OPEN RANK: ASSISTANT TO FULL PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA LITERATURE AND CULTURAL [...]

The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking an Assistant to Full Professor in African and African Diaspora Literature and Cultural Studies. The role involves teaching four courses per academic year and guiding graduate students. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance and housing allowances, starting in Fall 2025.

Benefits

Health insurance

Housing allowances

Transportation allowances

Qualifications

• Proven record of excellence in scholarship and teaching at graduate level.
• Engagement in scholarly research and publication.
• Participation in committees and supervision of student research.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester (four courses per academic year).
• Guide graduate students and contribute to interdisciplinary community.

Skills

Excellence in scholarship

Teaching experience

Knowledge of critical race studies

Expertise in African literature and culture

Education

Ph.D. in African and/or African Diaspora literary and cultural studies

Job description

Overview

The Africa Institute of the Global Studies University is seeking applications for the open rank position of Assistant to Full Professor in African and African Diaspora Literature and/or Cultural Studies within the Department of Humanities. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of excellence in scholarship and teaching related to literary studies at the graduate level. The preference will be given to scholars who have demonstrated knowledge of critical race studies as it relates to an interdisciplinary program. We are interested in a candidate possessing expertise in African and/or African Diaspora literature and culture, across colonial and post-colonial periods, and covering regions other than East Africa. The appointed individual should exhibit a deep understanding of literature and culture, approaching the extensive and rapidly evolving literature of the African world with a critical perspective. The appointed individual will be responsible for teaching two courses per semester, totaling four courses throughout the academic calendar. Additionally, the appointed individual will provide guidance to graduate students and actively contribute to the interdisciplinary community within the Department and beyond. This is a full-time, 9-month position beginning in Fall 2025, at The Africa Institute located in Sharjah, UAE.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in African and/or African Diaspora literary and cultural studies at the time of appointment, from fields such as English, Literature, African American Studies, Cultural Studies, or a related field in the humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in an active program of scholarly research and publication, participate in committees, and supervise student research, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations. Faculty members contribute to the development of an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum and provide students with diverse learning experiences through a combination of teaching, research, and service.

About Us

The Africa Institute is a globally oriented institution of research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora, in the humanities and social sciences. It is conceived as a research-based think-tank and a postgraduate studies institution offering master’s and Ph.D. programs, and diplomas in African Languages and Translation, aiming to train a new generation of critical thinkers in African and African diaspora studies. The Africa Institute is integrated into the Global Studies University (GSU) to form networks of semi-independent institutes and colleges, each concentrating in different regions worldwide. The institution is led by Hoor Al Qasimi, President, and Salah M. Hassan, Dean and Chancellor. Read more.

How to Apply

To apply, interested individuals must electronically submit a letter of application, CV, and the contact information of three scholarly references. The application should also include a statement of teaching philosophy, showcasing successful teaching experience and addressing strategies for serving a classroom with diverse backgrounds. Additionally, candidates should provide a statement outlining their research activities, a writing sample consisting of a published journal article, a book chapter, or a dissertation chapter. The writing sample should be roughly equivalent in length to a standard academic journal article. All applications should be sent to [e-mail], and the subject line for the email should be the position being applied to.

Application Deadline

The position is open until filled. The starting date of employment is Fall 2025.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, transportation, and childrenees allowances, subject to coordination of benefits.
• The Africa Institute is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.