Part Time - African American Studies - Adjunct Faculty

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The African American Studies Program at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for part-time lecturer openings for Summer 2024.

The Department of African American Studies is a meeting ground for scholars, students and thinkers committed to the study of African American and African-descended peoples in the Americas. With faculty trained in anthropology, English, history, philosophy, and other disciplines, our collective work fosters critical understanding of the diaspora's many cultures and expressions. As we foster meaningful engagement with the economic, social and political conditions of black life on campus and beyond, we seek to build a vibrant community of inquiry and innovation at Penn State.

Job Duties

• Part-time lecturers will teach undergraduate residential in person courses in African American Studies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The candidate should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in a related academic field; a Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. in a related field may also be assigned to teach an upper-level undergraduate course.

These are one semester, non-tenure track appointments. Lecturers normally teach one to two courses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all of the vacancies are filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and curriculum vitae. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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