Cornell University, Africana Studies & Research Center

Position ID:Cornell-Africana Studies & Research Center-20AAH [#19691, WDR-00028026]
Position Title: 20th Century African-American History
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Black Studies
History / 19th Century U.S. History
African American Studies / African American Studies
Africana Studies
American Studies (more...)
Appl Deadline:2021/11/10 11:59PMhelp popup** finished (2021/09/27, finished 2022/06/23)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

20th Century African-American History Search

The Africana Studies & Research Center, an interdisciplinary department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University, is engaged in an exciting process of enhancing its faculty. We are specifically searching for a scholar of twentieth-century African American history with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service. (Other periods & emphases within African American History will be considered). The appointment as a core faculty member of the Africana Studies & Research Center will be a full-time tenure track position at the assistant professor level or full-time tenured position at the beginning associate professor level to begin July 1, 2022. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in African American cultural, intellectual, and social history and will be knowledgeable in freedom movements in Africa and the African diaspora.

Effective immediately, all new Cornell hires, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption by December 8, 2021, or before their start date if after December 8.

The closing date for applications is November 10, 2021.

Please submit inquiries about the position and questions about the application process to Treva Levine, Administrative Manager, trevalevine@cornell.edu.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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Further Info:
africana.cornell.edu
email address
607-255-4625
 
Africana Studies & Research Center
Cornell University
310 Triphammer Road
Ithaca, NY 14850