American Educational Research Association - AERA
Open Rank Position in African American Studies with a focus on Educaton and Race
Description
The Department of African American Studies at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track position in African American Studies with a focus on race and education. We are particularly interested in scholars working on the anthropology, history, or sociology of African American education who deploy ethnography, archival methods, oral histories, participatory and community-based research, or related qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021. Applications received up to 30 days after review begins will be given full consideration. At this stage, we ask applicants to submit a cover letter, a CV, a 20–25-page writing sample, the names and contact information of three references, and a list of potential undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates’ cover letters should include a discussion of their experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds.
All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/93805. Inquiries can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Professor Walter C. Rucker, wrucker@emory.edu.
Requirements
All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline/field by the time of appointment.
The new hire will teach two courses per semester, including departmental surveys, specialized upper-level undergraduate seminars, and graduate courses as the Department plans to expand to offer a Ph.D. beginning in 2023.
Emory University is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome nominations of, and applications from, women, members of under-represented groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional diversity to the university’s research and teaching endeavors.
Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in use of facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg., Suite 305, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone 404/727-9867 (V) 404/712-2049 (TDD).
Job Information
- Job ID: 58729958
- Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States - Company Name: Emory University
- Position Title: Open Rank Position in African American Studies with a focus on Educaton and Race
- Job Function: Research and Faculty
- Job Type: Tenure Track
- Fellowships: Not Applicable
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