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Aswadiaspora

Assistant Professor in African-American History

Aswadiaspora, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403


Assistant Professor in African-American History

Required Application Materials

Please complete an online application including the following materials:

Letter describing research and teaching interestsCVChapter/article-length writing sampleStatement outlining your commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusionNames and email addresses of 3 professional referencesPosition Announcement

The Department of History at the University of Oregon seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African American history, beginning fall 2025. Time period and research subfield are open. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of, or strong potential for, high-quality scholarship and student-centered teaching. The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching, research, and community engagement would complement and support the UO’s Black Studies minor. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled.The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute to the achievement of this goal.Minimum Requirements

• PhD in History, Black Studies, American Studies, or related field.• Record of, or strong potential for, high-quality scholarship and student-centered teaching.• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty with a range of disciplinary and ideological perspectives, culturally diverse backgrounds, and multiple identities.• Ability to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the University community.Preferred Qualifications

The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching, research, and community engagement would complement and support the UO’s Black Studies minor.About the University

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds a distinguished ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community.The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns.All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit

here .The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

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