African American Studies: Assistant Professor, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Bowling Green State University. Tenure-track faculty position available August 2022

​African American Studies: Assistant Professor, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Bowling Green State University. Tenure-track faculty position available August 2022. Responsibilities: Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in African American Studies; Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in a secondary area that complements the School of Cultural and Critical Studies offerings; Contribute to the graduate degree programs (certificate, M.A., Ph.D.); Develop and implement a coherent research agenda that leads to academic publications; Provide service to the department, school, college, and university. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in African American Studies or a related field (for example, American Studies, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, History, Women’s Studies) required. (ABDs are eligible to apply but must complete the requirements for the doctoral degree prior to beginning of employment in August 2022.); Experience teaching as a TA or instructor of record at either the undergraduate or graduate level; Evidence of research productivity in African American Studies (e.g., peer-reviewed scholarly publication, or 2 or more regional or national scholarly conference presentations). Preferred Qualification: Research (1 peer-reviewed publication or 1 scholarly conference presentation) or teaching experience (as a TA or instructor of record) in one of the following areas: African American studies in transnational context, Afro-Latinx studies, digital humanities/social media, critical race theory, health disparities, public pedagogy projects, social justice/activism, popular culture, Women’s studies, or American studies. Credentials Required for Application: cover letter; curriculum vitae; journal-length example of scholarly work; teaching portfolio including (a) teaching philosophy and (b) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student teaching evaluations, teaching observations, teaching awards) combined into one pdf document; unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned; names and contact Information for three individuals who will be asked to provide current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference; and a statement (not to exceed 300 words) that responds to the question: “How do you engage with equity, diversity, and/or inclusion in the work setting.” Only complete applications will be considered. For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the Office of Human Resources, BGSU. Application deadline is March 21, 2022. Background check and official transcripts required for employment. Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.