Loyola Marymount University, African American Studies
Assistant and Associate Professor, African American Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Department of African American Studies
Faculty Advertisement
The Department of African American Studies at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for two separate tenure-track positions to begin August 15, 2017, with the possibility of hiring one candidate at the rank of associate professor, and the other at the rank of assistant professor.
For the first position, applicants must have a Ph.D. in the social sciences or in an appropriate interdisciplinary field such as African American Studies with a specialization in the social sciences, including but not limited to Sociology and Anthropology.
For the second position the particular disciplinary focus is open; applicants must have completed a Ph.D in an appropriate interdisciplinary field such as African American Studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Literary and Cultural Studies as well as History.
LMU values the teacher-scholar, therefore successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research agenda and an ability to incorporate their research within a variety of courses in African American Studies, such as Introduction to African American Studies, and Research Methods. The Department places a high priority on community engagement, diversity, social justice and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate how they would develop courses in their area of specialization for incorporation into the University Core curriculum.
The teaching load for tenure track faculty spread across two years is 2-2-2-3, with an expectation to advise students of diverse populations on their academic and professional aspirations, and to engage in University, College, and Departmental service as needed. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to quality, innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching.
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin immediately, with a final application deadline of November 1, 2016 or until filled. Application materials (in pdf format) should be emailed to AFAMFacultySearch@lmu.edu (preferred) or to mailing address:
Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson, Ph.D., Acting Chair
Department of African American Studies
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive, Suite 4700
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5600 undergraduates and over 2500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. LMU seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.lmu.edu for more information.
Contact: |
Application materials (in pdf format) should be emailed to AFAMFacultySearch@lmu.edu (preferred) or to mailing address:
Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson, Ph.D., Acting Chair Department of African American Studies Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, Suite 4700 Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Cultural History / Studies Literature Social Sciences |
Posting Date: | 07/29/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/01/2016 |