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Job description
University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Black Studies
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$140,000 - $200,000
Description
The Department of Black Studies at the University of Rochester invites applications and nominations for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Advanced Associate Professor or Full Professor in African History , to begin July 1, 2027.
We seek a distinguished scholar with an internationally recognized record of research excellence, impactful teaching, and visionary institutional leadership. Chronological period, geographical focus, and methodological approach within African history are open. We particularly encourage applications from scholars whose research connects continental African history with secondary specializations or comparative frameworks in Caribbean, Central American, South American, or Afro-European histories. Relevant areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Transatlantic circulations and diaspora studies
Colonial and postcolonial entanglements
Maritime trade and Indian Ocean/Atlantic networks
Intellectual, political, and transnational networks
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, high-impact research program, teach undergraduate survey courses and advanced seminars in African history, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, direct doctoral dissertations in History, and provide strong leadership within the department and across interdisciplinary university initiatives, including working closely with related programs.
Salary & Teaching Expectations
Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.
Teaching Load: Standard teaching load for research-active faculty in the department is 2/2 (four courses per academic year), alongside active mentorship and participation in departmental governance.
Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. in Black/Africana Studies, History, or a closely related discipline.
Rank & Research: A tenured profile with a sustained record of peer-reviewed publications (e.g., major monographs and influential journal articles) demonstrating exceptional scholarly impact and an ambitious ongoing research trajectory.
For appointment as Advanced Associate Professor: A second book published or in press is required.
For appointment as Full Professor: A record of distinguished scholarly achievement commensurate with senior rank.
Teaching & Mentorship: Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction, alongside a proven commitment to mentoring graduate students and directing doctoral dissertations.
Service & Leadership: Evidence of significant departmental citizenship, collaborative interdisciplinary engagement, and a willingness to contribute to faculty development and curricular innovation.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, complete application packages must be submitted by November 1, 2026 . Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should upload the following materials:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately following the deadline and will continue until the position is filled. For additional inquiries, please contact the chair of the search committee, Stefanie K. Dunning, directly at .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
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Worksite address
rochester, NY, 14600, US
Who can apply
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