Africana & Digital Studies Professor

Bates; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates College invites applications for a faculty position in Africana and Digital and Computational Studies. The search seeks candidates committed to interdisciplinarity, applying Africana critique to data systems, AI, and data science across social sciences and humanities.

The anticipated salary range is $87,000–$120,000, commensurate with rank and experience. Open-rank tenure-line; successful candidate may teach AFR 100 and contribute to DCS courses, governance, and college programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by July 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinarity across Africana studies, data science, and digital humanities.
• Ability to teach across Africana and Digital and Computational Studies with openness to open science and AI education.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across Africana and DCS with a five-course load per year, either 2-3 or 3-2 across two semesters (or 2-2-1 across two semesters and Bates Short Term).
• Advise senior theses and serve as an academic advisor; participate in governance and engagement activities.
• Contribute to the college-wide First Year Seminar program and engage with the Bates community in inclusive pedagogy and professional achievement.

Education

Ph.D. by July 2027

Job description

Bates College invites applications for a faculty position in Africana and Digital and Computational Studies. The search seeks candidates committed to interdisciplinarity, applying Africana critique to data systems, AI, and data science across social sciences and humanities.

The anticipated salary range is $87,000–$120,000, commensurate with rank and experience. Open-rank tenure-line; successful candidate may teach AFR 100 and contribute to DCS courses, governance, and college programs.