Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
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IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
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- In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten 10 years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University seeks a dynamic and innovative scholar to join our interdisciplinary Humanities area as a tenuretrack Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of fostering a rich and inclusive academic environment that prioritizes the intellectual cultural and social development of students. This position is an exciting opportunity to advance research and teaching on issues central to the African diaspora Africa and related fields within the context of a PBI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate courses in Africana Studies including introductory and advanced courses related tothe candidates area of specialization.
Develop and revise curriculum to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of Africana Studies and its relevance tocontemporary issues.
Develop communitybased programming to engage students in experiential learning.
Maintain an active research agenda including publication in peerreviewed journals and other scholarlyoutlets.
Mentor and advise students particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in their academic andprofessional development.
Engage in service activities within the department the institution and the wider academic community.
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to promote Africana Studies and its contributions to thebroader curriculum and institutional mission
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Ph.D. in African American History African American Studies or a closely related field (degree must becompleted by the start date).
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research particularly in an interdisciplinary context.
A strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students including but not limited to firstgeneration college students and students from underrepresented communities.
Evidence of an active research agenda with publications in journals or presses.
PREFERRED:
Experience teaching and mentoring students with a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives including historically underserved populations firstgeneration and nontraditional students.
Experience integrating highimpact practices with teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to community engagement public history or servicelearning initiatives.
Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration and the ability to connect Africana Studies to other fields such as ethnic studies gender studies or public policy.
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE OF MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL AND THE HUMANITIES PROGRAM AREA:
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University is New Jerseys only fouryear Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and HispanicServing Institution (HSI). Its mission is to educate enlighten empower and engage students to provide stewardship to communities locally regionally nationally and globally. It does so by:
Enlightening students through a rigorous interdisciplinary liberal arts education featuring community
engaged and collaborative learning that provides students opportunities to see the world through multipleworldviews;Engaging students in curricular and cocurricular programs and experiences with the Colleges distinctiveidentity as an urbansituated college environment committed to community engagement;
Cultivating an oncampus esprit de corps and sense of community that empowers students academic social and wellness growth that begins firmly rooted in the students collective histories and cultures.
Within the College the Humanities Area consists of faculty with backgrounds in History Literature Religion and Writing Studies. Humanities faculty actively engage students in experiential and communitybased learning and are campus leaders in interdisciplinary collaboration.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE:September 1 2025
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Cover letter curriculum vitae research and teaching statements and representative publications which can be uploaded during the application process.
APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
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For questions or concerns please contact Human Resources Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2 or email talent@montclair.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
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