Lecturer in Africana Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York in binghamton, New York

Posted in Other about 23 hours ago.

$0.00 - $100.00 per hour




Job Description:

Category:: Faculty

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Department:: Africana Studies

Locations:: Binghamton, NY

Posted:: Mar 7, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Ref. No.:: 2000

Position ID:: 186191

About Binghamton University:




Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.




Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.




Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.






Job Description:




The Department of Africana Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Africana Studies with an emphasis on teaching Black history and social movements, especially in black nationalism, Pan-Africanism and social justice.




The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per semester. Some of the courses will be lecture-format general education courses. The teaching load includes both large lecture courses and smaller discussion courses. At Binghamton University, the gen-eds are defined by learning goals, not set syllabi, and we value instructor autonomy.




We seek candidates who have experience teaching in black history and social justice, and who are engaged in the study of best practices in college teaching. We are especially interested in candidates with teaching experience in transnational and intercultural contexts as well as a knowledge of developments in the field of Black Nationalism/Pan Africanism. Departmental service is also required.




Initial appointment is for up to three years, beginning Fall 2025, with the possibility of renewal.






Requirements:





Required:





  • Ph.D. in Africana Studies or a related field by August 18, 2025

  • Experience in undergraduate teaching

  • Experience in teaching historical and contemporary issues in black studies and movements





Preferred:





  • Experience in leadership with undergraduate pedagogy or student mentoring

  • Experience in teaching courses that focus on social justice

  • Interest in outreach across departments and disciplines.




Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.






Additional Information:




Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.




The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.




As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.




Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.




Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.






Application Instructions:




All applicants must apply using the university's online applicant-tracking system, Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186191




Interested candidates should submit the following documents:





  • Cover letter, which speaks to scholarly preparation, teaching experience or preparation, and teaching philosophy

  • CV

  • Summary of evidence of effective teaching, such as examples of student evaluations, sample syllabi, and/or course assignments, etc.

  • A document with titles and descriptions of at least two possible course offerings in their area of expertise

  • Links to any academic-only website or other online presence, if not included in CV or cover letter

  • Names and contact information for three references




Review of applications will begin April 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.





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