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Job Announcement Assistant Professor in Africana Studies Department of Africana Studies, College of Ethnic Studies, San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA (USA) __________________________________________________ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN AFRICANA STUDIES The Department of Africana Studies in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level (search # 89.06) to commence Fall, 2007. DESCRIPTION: Tenure-track position in Africana Studies with specialization in Africana Studies – Theory, Methodology and Philosophy. This specialty addresses the Africana Studies department’s African-centered core and requires expertise in the leading schools of thought regarding Africana theories and methods that involve ancient, traditional and/or contemporary experiences of African people from the continent or throughout the Diaspora. The candidate should have grounding in Afrocentric research methods. Candidates who exhibit proficiency in analytic and critical theories and methods used in African centered scholarship or other relevant theoretical frameworks, perspectives and approaches are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate core courses in the major, general education and service courses as well as developing new courses aligned with their area of expertise. Potential for administrative leadership and a demonstrated interest in and vision for the future of Africana Studies that addresses the unique needs of the intersect between working with department, college and university committees, student advising, and working with student oriented programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D, in Black Studies or related social and behavioral science. RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and qualifications. APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2006. Submit application dossier (letter of application, curriculum vitae, detailed statement of teaching and research interest, sample of professional work, sample of teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation) to: Office of the Dean College of Ethnic Studies 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, California 94132-4100 San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University System, serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom, and human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work. San Francisco State University is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
