Department: African-American Studies

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The African American Studies Department at the University of Houston welcomes applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor, non-tenure track position. The successful applicant would teach a 4-4 load with course releases for administrative duties, which include teaching and coordinating the internship course and directing the undergraduate studies program, e.g. course scheduling, processing curriculum forms, responding to assessment plan requests, etc. We seek a colleague in the humanities or social sciences who can teach the Introduction to African American Studies course. Scholars with expertise in health or medical studies, gender, feminist and/or sexuality studies, performance studies, or religious studies are especially encouraged to apply. We also welcome scholars with a secondary area of expertise in Africa and/or the African diaspora. A PhD in African American Studies, American Studies, Gender or Sexuality Studies, or a field in the social sciences or humanities is preferred. Expectations of this position include: teaching the Introduction course and courses in field of expertise, contributing to the department’s student-centered mission, serving on departmental, college and/or university undergraduate studies committees, and performing administrative duties described above.

Applicants are to apply at jobs.uh.edu for posting number 492873. The search will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, application materials must include: 1) a cover letter describing teaching and administration experience, 2) teaching philosophy, 3) curriculum vitae with contact information for three letters of recommendation providers. Letters will be requested during the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025. Initial interviews will be conducted online. Questions may be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Kmt Shockley at kshockley@uh.edu.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university, offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across diverse disciplines. As the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest in Texas, UH enrolls over 46,000 students. The university is located just minutes from central Houston.

Founded in 1969 as the Afro-American Studies program, the Department of African American Studies now houses 3.5 tenured/tenure-track faculty with specialties in mental and physical health, literature, history, and gender studies. They are joined by adjuncts, a Professor-of Practice, and over thirty faculty affiliates with specialties in African, African American, Caribbean, Latin American experiences. This position is one of two that has been posted this year. Since receiving departmental status in March 2021, AAS has doubled its number of majors and minors and is on track to continue this growth with the help of a full-time departmental recruiter and energetic faculty. Further, the department proudly partners with Houston community organizations through its robust internship program, summer pipeline program, and research-related programs. With generous funding from the state and donors, the department provides opportunities for faculty and staff to engage in professional development. For more information, please see our website. African American Studies - University of Houston

As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston boasts a vibrant and diverse cultural landscape, enriched by a mix of international communities, including significant populations from West Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Residents enjoy a wide range of cultural experiences, from world-class dining and arts to exciting sports teams. Houston is also home to the Texas Medical Center—the world’s largest medical complex— as well as numerous energy and technology companies, and NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Qualifications 
Must hold a PHD or equivalent degree in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, American Studies, a humanities field, a social science field, or equivalent by the time of appointment.