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SUNY College At Brockport - Assistant Professor - African & African-American Studies

Assistant Professor - African & African-American Studies

SALARY

$69,154.00 - $76,433.00 Annually

LOCATION

SUNY Brockport

JOB TYPE

Faculty Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2500171

DIVISION

College of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT

African & African-Amer Studies

OPENING DATE

09/10/2025

BARGAINING UNIT

08 United University Professions (UUP)

SUNY Brockport is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. The University is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of African and African American Studies to begin August 1, 2026. The position has responsibilities for teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the department, campus, and profession. Research specialization is open, but candidates must possess a PhD in History or Africana Studies with a concentration on the history and culture of the peoples of Africa. The selected candidate must be able to teach introductory and advanced courses from an African-centered perspective, maintaining and expanding the African Studies dimension of the department. Candidates who can also teach courses on aspects of the African Diaspora (e.g., Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, and/or Afro-Canadian histories) are especially encouraged to apply.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching (50%)

• Engage in experiential and hands-on education
• Infuse diversity issues as appropriate
• Manage student advisement and intra-campus recruitment

Scholarly Activity (40%)

• Publish books or peer-reviewed articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals
• Conduct professional presentations at regional and national conferences
• Engage in other scholarly activities according to one’s academic specialty

Service (10%)

• Engage in enrollment and retention initiatives
• Attend University events
• Provide service to the department, University, community, and profession

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in History or Africana Studies with a specialization in African History from an accredited institution
• Demonstrate a commitment and strong knowledge and understanding of the field of African and African American Studies (or Africana Studies)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity through teaching, scholarship, or service
• Experience teaching online courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach courses and understand Africa-centered pedagogy and curricular philosophy
• Familiarity with Pan-African Political thought and praxis as well as other Africana philosophies
• Experience supervising students in practicums or internships
• Awareness of experiential and hands-on opportunities in the discipline

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note: if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal opportunity in employment and access to services, programs, and activities without regard to protected characteristics.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports diverse individuals and communities.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. For reasonable accommodation requests, contact the Office of Human Resources.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or others who would enrich the diversity of the University.