Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU, Department of African American Studies
Chair, Department of African American Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Virginia, United States |
Position: | Department Chair, Tenure Track Faculty |
The Department of African American Studies invites applications for the position of Department Chair to begin in Academic Year 2016-2017. Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a dynamic individual with a distinguished record of achievement in scholarship, teaching, and administration to provide leadership to a growing interdisciplinary unit within the College of Humanities and Sciences. Applicants should be at the advanced Associate or full Professor level and have a strong record of scholarly research commensurate with a senior appointment at a major research university. Area of scholarship is open, though expertise in the African Diaspora is desirable. Candidates with scholarship in the traditional disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g., urban studies, cultural studies, sociology, political science, history, gender studies, etc.) are also welcome to apply if their scholarship focuses on the Black and/or African experiences. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of successful teaching and advising undergraduate students and experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
All candidates should be competent in working within an interdisciplinary department that supports a variety of scholarly methods. Also desirable are (1) leadership experiences within a college and university setting; (2) record of successful mentoring/professional development of junior faculty and staff; (3) experience in interdisciplinary teamwork within a college and university; (4) a track record in securing external funding for research along with the ability to foster on-going external funding and development activities of faculty; and (5) demonstrated investment in community engagement and commitment to social justice. Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public research university focused on academic success. VCU takes pride in our nationally ranked academic programs and academic medical center, research and scholarly productivity, and engagement with the communities we serve and change. VCU’s Department of African American Studies has a rich and distinguished history. In 2003 VCU became the second department in Virginia to offer African American studies as a stand- alone major offering a B.A. degree. As an interdisciplinary department, core faculty members have degrees in African American Studies, history, psychology, sociology, English, and education. Additionally, faculty from over 25 departments/units at VCU have affiliate appointments in the department.
Candidates can apply online at www.vcujobs.com. Submit a letter describing research accomplishments, areas of teaching expertise, and administrative experience, as well as curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references in one PDF formatted file. For full consideration, a completed electronic application must be received by January 7, 2016. Start date is July 1, 2016. For additional information, visit our website at http://www.afam.vcu.edu/ or direct your questions to Dr. Faye Belgrave, chair of the search committee, at fzbelgra@vcu.edu.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Dr. Faye Belgrave, Search Committe Chair (fzbelgra@vcu.edu) |
Website: | http://www.afam.vcu.edu |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Black History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/16/2015 |
Closing Date | 01/07/2016 |