Overview
The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for the tenure-track Advanced Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor of Africana Studies (open specialization), to begin August 2025. We seek an advanced assistant professor or a tenured associate professor with a demonstrated record of excellence in applying interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches to scholarship and teaching related to the field of Africana Studies at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and a commitment to and record of advocacy on behalf of the field, and who has leadership potential. Interested scholars should demonstrate a track record of independent research with the potential for external funding. Candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive excellence. The position is fully located in the Africana Studies Department, with the possibility of teaching courses cross-listed with departments in the Social Sciences. Standard teaching load is 2:3. Preference will be given to candidates who have the expertise of examining the historic and contemporary Black experience in America and the African Diaspora and are well-versed in critical race studies to provide intellectual and administrative leadership to our interdisciplinary program. Preference is also given to scholars whose scholarship focuses on the exploration of race and social justice from an academic or organizational perspective, community-oriented engagement, health promotion and social interventions, historic and contemporary social justice movements, structural inequality, literary and cultural practices, and/or economic, environmental, and social disparities and impact on vulnerable communities in the United States. A Ph.D. in Africana Studies, the Social Sciences, or a closely related field is require. Applications should include 1) a cover letter outlining interest and how you meet the qualifications for the position, leadership experience, and commitment to Africana Studies; 2) current Curriculum Vitae; 3) three samples of scholarly publications; 4) a statement of experience and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and 5) a list of four professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin March 7, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please, upload your complete application via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/153318. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. For questions about the position, please email Professor Gloria Chuku at chuku@umbc.edu. A background check will be required.
About UMBC
UMBC is a dynamic mid-sized public university (Rl) that values undergraduate teaching, research, and mentoring. 1t is an honors university and one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the "doctoral/research university-extensive" Carnegie classification. With over 14,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students and more than 270 student groups, the campus reflects the wealth of ethnic, national, and cultural diversity of the Baltimore Washington region. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership. Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. UMBC particularly prides itself on the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse pool of applicants for this position. Underrepresented groups (such as racial, ethnic, sexual minorities), women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversitv.umbc.edu/). UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
