Position Number:

F0513W

Assistant/Assoc/Professor of History and Africana Studies (Modern Africa)

The Department of History's dedicated faculty and distinctive history give it a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and professors. The Department of History's faculty members have areas of expertise ranging across the globe, and covering the entire period from the ancient world to the dawn of the twenty-first century.

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History and the Program in Africana Studies at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seek applications for a jointly-appointed tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level in modern African history from 1800 to the present. Regional specialization is open. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.Duties include research, teaching, and service to the Department of History, Africana Studies, and University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as M.A. and Ph.D. students.Teaching expectation is 2 courses per year in both History and Africana Studies (4 courses in total). This is a joint position between History (50%, undergraduate and graduate) and Africana Studies (50%, undergraduate). Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling African history surveys, freshmen seminars, upper-division courses in African history and Africana Studies, and occasional graduate seminars, as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses. Successful applicants should also be able to enter the rotation of professors who teach an interdisciplinary undergraduate class titled "Introduction to African Studies."

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History, African, or Africana Studies or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research is preferred.

3KD410 History Dept

William & Mary

10/07/2024

11/07/2024

12/01/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in History 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. The search committee welcomes junior scholars to apply.For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, November 7, 2024. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Information on the degree programs in the Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/history. Information on the degree programs in Africana Studies may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/africanastudies/

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