Position Description & Duties
The candidate will have demonstrated academic and leadership experience; a strong record of research and publications, and experience with undergraduate and graduate teaching. Areas of expertise are open.

All applicants must apply on-line at www.jobsatuc.com job number 29uc 5801

The deadline for completed applications is January 8, 2010. Completed applications include a CV, letter of application and a list of three references.

The following are functions essential to performing this job.

1. Teach courses in Africana Studies
2. Develop and direct our graduate program.
3. Supervise graduate students.
4. Engage in scholarly activity through publications and conference presentations.
5. Demonstrate and maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter.
6. Normal teaching load is 2 classes per quarter (3 quarters) and when we convert to semesters (Fall 2012), 2 per semester (depending on other duties that will vary).
7. Point person to pursue external funding opportunities for the department.
8. Provide leadership to the department, college, and university.

Qualification Requirements

1. An earned doctorate in an appropriate field is required.
2. An excellent record of scholarly publications and presentations is required. 
3. An excellent record of college teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.
4. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary education
5. Demonstrated experience and commitment to supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student environment.
6. Salary is competitive.

To Apply
The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution, committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty. The Department of Africana Studies (AFST) is an interdisciplinary program, one of 22 departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Africana Studies presently offers the BA as well as an undergraduate certificate in African Studies, minors, and tracks and has plans within the next two years to offer MA, and Ph.D. degrees. AFST currently has ten faculty—seven full-time and three jointly appointed. AFST is closely allied with the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Judaic Studies, English, History, and other units.  Please visit our website http://www.artsci.uc.edu/africana_studies to find out more about the AFST Department. You may also contact Professor Joseph Takougang, chair of the search committee at takougj@uc.edu

The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.