Tenure-Track Africana Studies Professor

Wellesley; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 92,700 - 113,300; Full time

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Job summary

Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Africana Studies with a focus on Comparative English Literature and African American Literature. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and requires teaching in African American literary traditions, Harlem Renaissance, and related areas, with emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives.

The candidate will teach four courses per year, pursue rigorous research toward publication, and contribute to liberal arts

Job description

Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Africana Studies with a focus on Comparative English Literature and African American Literature. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and requires teaching in African American literary traditions, Harlem Renaissance, and related areas, with emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives.

The candidate will teach four courses per year, pursue rigorous research toward publication, and contribute to liberal arts