About the position
Description
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Program in African American and African
Studies is seeking an Associate or Full Professor to join our
program as Director of African American and African Studies,
effective July 1, 2027. The position comes with tenure and includes
the expectation of Director for an initial term of three years,
with the possibility of renewal for a second three-year term.
Qualifications : An earned Ph.D. in African
American/Africana/Black Studies or a related field in the arts,
humanities, and social sciences where the candidate has pursued
research and teaching in African American/Africana/Black studies is
required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate
their commitment to provide intellectual and institutional
leadership for the program, demonstrate a strong record of
pedagogical excellence at the undergraduate level and published
scholarship in the discipline of African American/Africana/Black
Studies and aligned interdisciplinary area(s) of expertise, and
exemplify dedication to faculty development, mentorship, and
fostering an inclusive academic climate.
Position Summary : This individual will be expected to
define and execute a strategic vision for the growth,
sustainability, and intellectual impact of the African American and
African Studies program in alignment with college and institutional
goals, manage program operations, mentor junior and mid-career
faculty, teach courses in African American and African Studies at
the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, build and
sustain meaningful partnerships with university departments and
local organizations, and participate in departmental, College, and
University service.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest
University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to
academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional
education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate
and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university
offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural
life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics
program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its
founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro
Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional
commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For
more information, visit: about.wfu.edu .
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful,
mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North
Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit:
www.visitwinstonsalem.com .
Application Instructions : Review of applications will begin
immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of
application, curriculum vitae, statement of research/scholarly
inquiry, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching
effectiveness (such as course evaluations and comparative
benchmarks). Applications that include all required information and
are submitted on or before December 1, 2026 will be given
full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers . Inquiries
should be directed to Prof. Shanna Greene Benjamin, Chair of the
Search Committee, at afam@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University
Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts
background investigations for all final faculty candidates being
considered for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an
equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to
apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
genetic information, disability, and military or veteran
status.
Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with
a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the
application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or
336-758-4700.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,
religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity
and
expression, genetic information, disability and military or
veteran
status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an
accommodation
to participate in the application or interview process, please
contact
AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
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