The Department of African American Studies at the University of Maryland is looking to hire an Assistant Professor. Click here to learn more about this position and The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences' efforts to challenge racial inequality. For best consideration, please submit your application no later than Oct 1, 2022.
This appointment is part of a College-wide initiative to develop a critical mass of scholars whose work is centered on race, racial disparities, and diversity science. The department seeks to strengthen its capacity in politics, economics, and public policy. The selected candidate will be encouraged to collaborate with other scholars recruited as part of the cluster initiative. This cross-disciplinary group of researchers aims to develop a richer understanding of the social, economic, historical, political, and institutional factors underlying social justice and inequalities—and in particular racial inequalities—as well as their social, political, and personal consequences on the well being of individuals and communities. The other departments involved in the initiative include Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Government and Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in African American/Africana Studies, Political Science, Government and Politics, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, or a related discipline. In addition, the candidates should be prepared to teach the department’s introductory, advanced elective, and methods courses and maintain a robust research agenda.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references (names, titles, contact information)
- Research statement that outlines current and future research agenda
- Teaching statement including list of courses taught
- Two publications or writing samples.
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