Augsburg University
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Black Studies and Literary Studies
Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Black Studies and Literary Studies
Full-timeJob Classification: FacultyFLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)Department: Critical Race and Ethnicity StudiesType of employment: Regular full-timeAugsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.The Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies (CRES) and the Department of English at Augsburg University invite applications for a full-time tenure-track joint appointment in Black Studies and Literary Studies at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the missions of both departments by combining teaching excellence with scholarly expertise in Black and Afro-diasporic experiences and literature.This tenure-track position has a load of six courses per year on a nine-month (two semesters) schedule, typically a combination of courses ranging from introductory to advanced, including intro CRES courses and one first-year composition course. This is a full-time tenure track position with a 9-month service, scheduled to begin August 2025.Minimum QualificationsA Ph.D. or international equivalent in African American Studies, American Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Ethnic Studies, or other related fields is required for this position. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 2025.Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications include, but are not limited to, demonstrated teaching excellence (through materials such as evaluations or teaching portfolios), experience mentoring students, and potential for collaboration and productive scholarship/creative pursuits.Application Instructions and RequirementsApplication review will begin on October 21, 2024. To be guaranteed consideration, all materials should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:CVTeaching portfolio, including a teaching statement/philosophy, one or more sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available)Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcriptsNames and contact details for three professional references, one of whom must address your teaching or teaching potentialOfficial transcripts are required at the time of hire.If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Andy Aoki (aoki@augsburg.edu).Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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Full-timeJob Classification: FacultyFLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)Department: Critical Race and Ethnicity StudiesType of employment: Regular full-timeAugsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.The Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies (CRES) and the Department of English at Augsburg University invite applications for a full-time tenure-track joint appointment in Black Studies and Literary Studies at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the missions of both departments by combining teaching excellence with scholarly expertise in Black and Afro-diasporic experiences and literature.This tenure-track position has a load of six courses per year on a nine-month (two semesters) schedule, typically a combination of courses ranging from introductory to advanced, including intro CRES courses and one first-year composition course. This is a full-time tenure track position with a 9-month service, scheduled to begin August 2025.Minimum QualificationsA Ph.D. or international equivalent in African American Studies, American Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Ethnic Studies, or other related fields is required for this position. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 2025.Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications include, but are not limited to, demonstrated teaching excellence (through materials such as evaluations or teaching portfolios), experience mentoring students, and potential for collaboration and productive scholarship/creative pursuits.Application Instructions and RequirementsApplication review will begin on October 21, 2024. To be guaranteed consideration, all materials should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:CVTeaching portfolio, including a teaching statement/philosophy, one or more sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available)Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcriptsNames and contact details for three professional references, one of whom must address your teaching or teaching potentialOfficial transcripts are required at the time of hire.If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Andy Aoki (aoki@augsburg.edu).Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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