Non-Tenure Track Lecturer Afro-American Studies (History and Politics)
Non-Tenure Track Lecturer Afro-American Studies (History and Politics)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
The W.E.B. Du Bois Department of AfroAmerican Studies is seeking a fulltime temporary nontenure track (NTT) Lecturer for theAcademic Year. This is a temporary benefitted one year appointment that will teach a 33 class load concentrating in Politics and History. The preliminary schedule of classes to be taught is: Fall Semester AA132 African American History I AA161 Introduction to Black Politics AA390S Strike the Empire Back and in the Spring SemesterAA236 History of the Civil Rights Movement AA264 Foundations of Black Education in the US AA390T Mapping the Black Freedom Movement. This is a 100% FTE (fulltime equivalent) position.
Requirements
PhD in Afro American Studies
Additional Information
This is a oneyear temporary and benefitted nontenure track Lecturer position at 100%FTE. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions
Please submit cover letter current CV and the full contact information for three professional references who will be contacted at the finalist stage.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Employment Type
Part-Time
