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Assistant Professor - African & African-American Studies — SUNY Brockport

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
Closing: (not specified)
Bargaining Unit: (not specified)

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is a regional public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University emphasizes experiential learning and a liberal arts and sciences foundation. SUNY Brockport is located near Lake Ontario, between Rochester and Buffalo, with a mission to foster growth, engagement, and transformation. The university is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of African and African American Studies to begin August 1, 2026. The position includes teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the department, campus, and profession. A PhD in History or Africana Studies with a concentration on the history and culture of the peoples of Africa is required. The successful candidate must teach introductory and advanced courses from an African-centered perspective and contribute to maintaining and expanding the African Studies dimension of the department. Candidates who can teach courses on aspects of the African Diaspora (e.g., Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Canadian histories) are especially encouraged to apply.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching (50%)

• Expected 3-3 course load
• 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
• Engages 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 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 Africa-centered pedagogy and curricular philosophy
• Familiarity with Pan-African Political thought and 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

Benefits: 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. Note: pension/retirement considerations may apply for NY State Public Employee Retirement System retirees.

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 with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community and ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposed genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community may not be subjected to harassment or retaliation based on protected characteristics.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. To request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources or email tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.

To apply: Visit the job posting at the following URL: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5063464/assistant-professor-african-african-american-studies

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