The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for the tenured position of Associate Professor with specialization in Public Health, to begin August 2025. The position is fully located in the Africana Studies Department, with the possibility of teaching courses cross-listed with the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health (SAPH), the School of Social Work, and other campus units. Standard teaching load is 2:3.
Preference is given to scholars whose scholarship focuses on the exploration of health equity, race, and social justice from an academic or organizational perspective, community-engaged health promotion and interventions, and/or social and environmental health disparities and impact on vulnerable communities in the United States. A Ph.D. in Africana Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences, Analytics, or a closely related field is required. Interested scholars should demonstrate a track record of independent research with the potential for external funding. We seek an 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 graduate levels, and a commitment to and record of advocacy on behalf of the field, and who has leadership potential to assume the headship of the department within a couple of years. Preference will also be given to candidates who understand 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. Candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive excellence.
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 November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Please, upload your complete application via Interfolio at: Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. For questions about the position, please email Professor Gloria Chuku at chuku@umbc.edu
UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
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