Position Number:

F0A49W

Assistant Professor of Government & Africana Studies (Race/Ethnicity)

The Department of Government serves the College by offering courses and scholarlyexperiences that contribute to the liberal education of undergraduates. Department faculty offercourses, seminars, directed research and directed readings that promote understanding ofpolitical phenomena ranging from the behavior of individual citizens to relations among nations.The Department develops students' abilities to analyze the normative and empirical dimensionsof political issues. The Government Department offers a bachelor's degree major.

The Department of Government and the Africana Studies program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, jointly seek applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level with an emphasis on the politics of race and ethnicity of the peoples of Africa and/or the African diaspora. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.


Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is two courses per semester split equally between Government and Africana Studies. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling lecture and seminar-style courses for both units on the politics of race and ethnicity. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to producing high-level scholarship and outstanding classroom teaching in the areas of political science and African and/or African diasporic studies; will help the units enhance diversity of new perspectives to its research profile and curricular offerings; and will be interested in mentoring or conducting collaborative research with students. The tenure home will be in the Government Department.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in political science, African studies, African American studies or a related field at the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research, and willingness to enter the rotation of professors who teach "Introduction to Africana Studies," are preferred qualifications.

3KH310 Government Dept

William & Mary

09/10/2024

10/10/2024

11/10/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at

https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a CV, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, writing sample and evidence of teaching effectiveness that may include teaching evaluations. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.


For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 10, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.


Information on the degree programs in the Department of Government may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/government/index.php. Information on the Africana Studies program is available at https://www.wm.edu/as/africanastudies/. William & Mary is convenient to Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington, DC.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none