Assistant Teaching Professor of African Studies

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as an Assistant Teaching Professor in African Studies, where you'll inspire students through engaging courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This full-time role emphasizes teaching and research, allowing you to explore diverse topics such as post-colonial theory and gender in Africa. With a commitment to professional growth, this position offers an excellent opportunity for renewal, ensuring your contributions make a lasting impact in the academic community. Embrace the chance to foster equity, respect, and belonging in a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

75% tuition discounts

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by appointment date.
• Active research portfolio encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate African Studies courses.
• Conduct resident and online instruction.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Post-colonial theory

Engagement strategies

Education

Ph.D. in African Studies or related field

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The African Studies Program at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position.

Responsibilities include teaching African Studies courses at the graduate level, as well as introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses in the field. This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service; onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

As the possibility of teaching at the graduate level is contingent on the approval of the candidate's scholarship by the Graduate School, candidates with active research portfolios are especially encouraged to apply. Desirable research and teaching emphases include, but are not limited to, post-colonial theory, Africa in Film, gender in Africa, and any other topic that candidates feel garners high student engagement.

A Ph.D. in African History, Sociology, Economics, Literature, Arts, Politics, or other relevant area in the study of Africa is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track, term position for one year with an excellent possibility of renewal.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and must upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact Professor Mathias Hanses at [e-mail].

Visit our website at https://africanstudies.la.psu.edu for more information on our program.

The Pennsylvania State Universityis committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the university's teaching, research, and servicemission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visithttps://hr.psu.edu/benefitsfor more detailed information.

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