Assistant Professor of Practice, Africana Studies

Posting Number

req22337

Department

Africana Studies

Department Website Link

https://africana.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Africana Studies, within the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC) of the College of Humanities, at the University of Arizona invites applicants for a Career Track Assistant Professor of Practice position with expertise in Hip-Hop Studies and Film (including Hip-Hop Cinema), from any region of the world beginning August 2025. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2025. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance review, funding, and departmental needs. We are particularly interested in a candidate with a history of excellent teaching experience in all modalities (in-person, online, hybrid), and sound familiarity with multi-media teaching technologies and platforms. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student success and engagement, including actively recruiting undergraduate majors in Africana Studies. The successful candidate must be able to teach introductory and upper-level classes in Africana Studies (including large enrollment classes); contribute to program building; develop and teach courses in the University’s General Education curriculum.

The review date is April 25, 2025; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester based on department needs
• Engage in Departmental, College, and University service and outreach
• Engage in extramural professional service and outreach as appropriate
• Contribute to curriculum development and program building
• Recruit and mentor students, majors, and minors
• Contribute to University initiatives focused on fostering student success, enhancing student engagement, and mentoring students
• Participate in Departmental and College-wide activities such as Convocation, Welcome Back receptions, Homecoming, Commencement, Tucson Humanities Festival, Black History Month etc.
• Additional duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrated student-centered pedagogical knowledge and experience; ability to serve the 21st-century educational needs of our student population
• Superior communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to teach several current AFAS general education courses, including AFAS 200 Introduction to Africana Studies and AFAS 371 Hip-Hop Cinema
• A strong sense of collegiality, professionalism, patience, passion, dedication, and empathy will be added advantages

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment in Africana Studies, Film/Cinema Studies, Hip-Hop Culture, or some other related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, as indicated by course evaluations, peer observations, teaching awards, or other metrics in one or more of the specialization areas listed under the position summary
• Experience and expertise with (or willingness to learn) online/hybrid teaching, multimedia technology, and an aptitude for creating innovative teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Record or evidence of high-quality teaching skills includes student engagement and effective feedback
• Experience using cutting-edge teaching methods and/or curricular design to effectively promote student learning and engage a student body from a variety of backgrounds
• Study abroad and/or lived experiences abroad
• Experience in the field of Hip-Hop Cinema and Hip-Hop Cultures

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$60,000 DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/18/2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

For any Technical/Administrative questions, please contact:

Susan McGee, Faculty Coordinator
susanmcgee@arizona.edu

For any Academic/Position questions please contact:

Dr. Bayo Ljagbemi, Search Committee Chair
Ijagbemib@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/28/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload 4 documents: 1) CV, 2) cover letter, 3) a one-page teaching philosophy, and 4) one-page recruitment of majors philosophy through the University of Arizona application portal. (Please do not type directly into the application system).

Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Your references will then be requested to upload a letter of reference into the system. Once the 3 reference letters have been uploaded, the application will be considered complete. The department will begin reviewing applications on April 25, 2025. This position will be open until filled.

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