NTT Lecturer Afro-American Studies
NTT Lecturer Afro-American Studies
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant 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 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art 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 Afro-American Studies is seeking a full-time temporary non-tenure track (NTT) Lecturer for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This is a temporary benefitted one year appointment that will teach a 3-3 class load concentrating in Literature and Humanities. The preliminary schedule of classes to be taught is: Fall 2025 Semester: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies AA151 Literature & Culture AA156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music. Spring 2026: AA101 Introduction to Black Studies AA156 Revolutionary Concepts in African American Music AA600T Black Feminisms. This is a 100% FTE (full-time equivalent) benefitted-position.
Requirements
PhD required by September 1 2025.
Additional Information
This is a one-year temporary and benefited non-tenure track Lecturer position. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions
In addition to employment application please submit current CV and contact information for three professional references.
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
