Lecturer in Africana Studies

Lecturer in Africana Studies

Category: Faculty

Department: Department of Africana Studies, Harpur
College

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Position ID: 205224

The Department of Africana Studies at Binghamton University, State
University of New York, invites applications for a full-time
lecturer in Africana Studies beginning in Fall 2027 for an
appointment of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal.
The selected candidate will teach Introduction to Africana Studies
with an emphasis on Black history and social movements, especially
in black nationalism, Pan-Africanism and social justice.

The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per
semester including multiple sections of lecture format of
Introduction to Africana Studies. Some of the courses will be
lecture-format general education courses. The teaching load
includes both large lecture courses and smaller discussion
courses.

We seek candidates who have experience teaching in black history
and social justice, and who are engaged in the study of best
practices in college teaching. We are especially interested in
candidates with teaching experience in transnational and
intercultural contexts as well as a knowledge of developments in
the field of Black Nationalism/Pan Africanism. We are also
especially interested in applicants who view teaching and research
as areas to promote diversity and perspectives that are
underrepresented in higher education.

Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Africana Studies or a related field by August 16,

2027

• Experience in undergraduate teaching
• Experience or ability to teach historical and contemporary

issues in black studies and movements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leadership with undergraduate pedagogy or student

mentoring

• Experience teaching courses that focus on social justice
• Interest in outreach across departments and disciplines

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you
currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to
maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University
is not an E-Verify employer.

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To apply, visit http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205224

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