Lecturer - African American Studies - (493005 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is inviting applications for part-time lecturer positions in the African-American Studies Department at the University of Houston. This non-tenure track role requires candidates to have experience in teaching college-level courses and the ability to deliver classes both online and in person.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in African American Studies or a master's degree with significant professional experience. Candidates with specialties in theater, religious studies, gender and sexuality studies, class and race, or race and health are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level courses is required.
• Ability to teach online and/or in person.
• Specialty in theater, religious studies, gender and sexuality studies, class and race, or race and health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach existing courses in African American Studies.
• Maintain active engagement in the academic discipline.
• Prepare for curriculum delivery in both online and in-person settings.

Skills

Online teaching

In-person teaching

Education

Ph.D. in African American Studies

Master's degree with significant experience

Job description

Department: African-American Studies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The African American Studies Department at the University of Houston invites applicants to apply for part‑time lecturer positions. African American Studies is a distinct academic discipline that engages Africa and the diaspora through research and teaching. This is a non‑tenure track position and lecturer appointments are made on a semester‑to‑semester basis.

Successful candidates must have experience teaching college‑level courses and be prepared to teach online and/or in‑person. Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. in African American Studies. We are especially interested in those who can teach our already existing courses. Therefore, applicants with specialties in theater, religious studies, gender and sexuality studies, class and race, race and health are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates with a master’s degree or with substantial years of professional work experience will be considered.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston‑System are security‑sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.