University of Delaware Hiring for Open Rank, Department of Africana Studies at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Job No: 499128
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark
Categories: Africana Studies, Full Time

University of Delaware: College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Africana Studies

Open Rank Film, Media, and Visual Studies

and

Open Rank Visual and Material Culture Studies

The Department of Africana Studies (https://www.africanastudies.udel.edu/)
in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks to make two, tenure-line
appointments in the areas of Film, Media, Visual and Material
Culture Studies. We will make one hire at the assistant professor
rank and one at the associate/full professor rank. The start date
for these positions is August 16, 2023.

FILM, MEDIA, AND VISUAL STUDIES: The ideal candidate should
demonstrate a critical engagement with film, media, visual studies
from an Africana/African American Studies perspective.

VISUAL AND MATERIAL CULTURE STUDIES: The ideal candidate
should demonstrate a critical engagement with Visual Studies and
Material Culture Studies from an Africana/African American Studies
perspective.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal
degree in African-American/Africana Studies, or a related field
including but not limited to English, Communication, Film Studies,
Art, Art History, History, Cultural Studies, and Ethnography.
Applicants who are ABD will also be considered, but must have their
Ph.D. or terminal degree in hand by August 1, 2023.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate a strong record of
excellence in rigorous research and scholarship and innovative
teaching in these areas. The teaching load is two courses per
semester and candidates are expected to teach a range of
undergraduate and graduate courses.

ABOUT AFRICANA STUDIES:

The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware is
a vehicle for change in Delaware and in the world. Committed to
advancing the study of the rich and varied experiences of Black
people across the African Diaspora, the department’s mission is to
apply the production of knowledge to uplift and empower Africana
communities and individuals, and to inspire social change and
permanent liberation. The Department has a renowned history in
scholarship and teaching and an award-winning faculty. It offers a
B.A. and a Minor in Africana Studies and boasts a new graduate
program with M.A., B.A./ M.A (eligible for undergraduate AFRA
majors and minors) and a graduate certificate. AFRA faculty also
support the Community Engagement Initiative and AAPHI (African
American Public Humanities Initiative), a graduate initiative
serving doctoral students in Art History, English and
History.

Together, the Africana Studies faculty at UD cultivate and advance
the department’s mission to engage in research that is accessible
and relevant to Black communities and to practice teaching that
develops deeper and broader understandings of justice and freedom
in our society. Our teaching is central to our mission, as Africana
faculty view our classrooms as sites of change-making toward more
just futures.

Faculty teaching and research interests and student major
concentrations intersect the department’s four pillars: Pan-African
Consciousness, Public Humanities, Gender and Sexuality Studies,
Visual and Material Culture. Africana faculty are able to
participate in numerous interdisciplinary research centers at UD,
such as the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, Center
for Material Culture Studies, Interdisciplinary Humanities Research
Center, Museum Studies, and Center for History of Architecture and
Design.

More information about the Department is available at: http://www.africanastudies.udel.edu/.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE
UNIVERSITY:

Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the College of Arts
and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers exceptional
educational experiences including integrated instruction, research
and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than
25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to
7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with
CAS majors, but also every single University student through
foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty members
emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and
share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms
of creative and intellectual expression. The College has
departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural
sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching
facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative
interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local,
national and global audiences through research and creative
activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38
million and growing, the College currently houses several large,
interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and
NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s
oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and
innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of
diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its
employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed
to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators
from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin
September 10, 2022, and the positions will remain open until
filled. Applicants should upload the following application
materials:

• a letter of application should indicate the specific position
  applied for and describe the focus of current research activities,
  in addition to qualifications
• a current curriculum vitae (CV)
• If applying at assistant rank, a writing sample (no more than
  30 pages) or other evidence of scholarly/creative productivity
  (i.e., documentation of exhibitions and/or screenings, or a curated
  digital portfolio),
• names and contact information for three professional
  references

For additional information about the positions, please contact
Cheryl D. Hicks, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
members of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of
Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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Applications close:

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