Position Title

Lecturer, Africana Studies (Multiple Positions)  

Job Number

37733  

Department

0435-Africana Studies  

College/Division

Posted Rate of Pay

DOE  

Category

Appointed: Faculty  

Job Open Date

04-30-2007  

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Review begins on
(Continues until position filled)

05-14-2007  

Benefits Eligible

Yes  

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time  

Days and Schedule to be Worked

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Limited to current UA employees only

No  

Documents, in addition to application, which are required for a complete application

Letter of Interest
Statement of Research and Teaching Interests
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample 1  

Documents, in addition to application, which are required for a complete application

Additional Materials Required
(Include instructions for submission)

Attach electronically or mail two sample syllabi as the writing sample. In addition, please send three current letters of reference to:
The Chair, Search Committee
Africana Studies
The University of Arizona
Learning Services Building, Room 223
P.O. Box 210105
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0105  

Position Summary

Africana Studies at the University of Arizona invites applicants for Lecturer positions (nontenure-track, but with multi-year contract status) beginning Fall, 2007 who will teach a total of 12 credits per semester in a broad range of Africana Studies courses that may include such courses as Africana women's studies, religion, philosophy, history, politics, literature, sociology of race, psychology, education, and aesthetics of film and media. The department is seeking individuals who demonstrate a visible track-record of excellent teaching and scholarship in the area of Africana Studies.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; Arizona State Retirement or Optional Retirement Plan; and more.  

Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach courses in Africana Studies as assigned by the Director.
* Develop and/or follow course materials.
* Lecture on the material outlined in the department's course syllabi.
* Maintain office hours for students.
* Administer and grade exams.
* Participate in department and curriculum committee meetings.  

Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications

Not applicable for this title.  

Additional Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in relevant field.
* Demonstrated experience teaching in a related discipline.  

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with excellent teaching skills in African American/Africana Studies at the university level.  

Standard Pre-Employment Screening

The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history.  

What kind of criminal background check is required for this position?

This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check  

Supplemental Pre-Employment Screening

None  

Job Category

Faculty  

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