Open-Rank Tenure Track position in Black Studies

The Center for Black Studies at Denison University invites applications for an open-rank tenure track position in Black Studies to begin August 2025. The Center enjoys a storied history at Denison and in academia as one of the first institutionalized programs in the nation. This position marks an exciting opportunity to revitalize the program with new hiring and curricular innovation. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level, an appreciation of the context of a small residential liberal arts institution, a vision for Black Studies at such an institution, as well as a clear and active research agenda. We are open to candidates with a wide range of training and degrees including traditional or interdisciplinary programs. Preference will be shown for candidates with a specialization in the social sciences, especially sociology and/or data analysis, digital humanities or a related field. Candidates must have demonstrated teaching and scholarship in Black Studies or Africana Studies. Denison's standard teaching load is 3/2.

Our new faculty member will be expected to teach the program's two core courses, "Introduction to Black Studies" and "Theorizing race, ethnicity, and the African Diaspora" as well as develop survey and advanced courses in their areas of expertise. Demonstrated investment in teaching, advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students is required. We also seek a colleague with a commitment to engaging with the community. The Black Studies Program offers both a major and a minor and forms a lively intellectual community of faculty and students. Information about our program, curriculum, and teaching mentorship can be found at https://denison.edu/academics/black-studies. Denison is a fully residential campus and all classes are held in-person and on-campus.

Successful candidates are expected to maintain an ongoing research agenda; thus, applicants should show promise of a strong publication record. Contributions to the life of the department, institution, and the larger community are an essential part of Denison's mission. We anticipate our new colleague will engage in service activities within these communities.

Denison is an increasingly diverse, highly selective, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 2,400 students from across the nation and around the world. The college is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville offers an excellent public school system and easy access to outdoor activities. Denison is committed to attracting and supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty and is committed to providing a work and learning environment free from discrimination. A supportive environment for teacher-scholars who value both classroom and research excellence, Denison offers extensive support for its faculty, including start-up research funds, an annual professional development account, competitive professional development funding, and a one-semester research leave after a successful pre-tenure review. The college also offers opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, stipends for supervising summer-research students, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars. Denison offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits to attend Denison or other affiliated colleges and a generous retirement contribution.

A Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2025. Demonstrated teaching and scholarship in Black Studies/Africana Studies or a related field is required.

Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/152166. Applications received by October 7, 2024, will receive full consideration. Initial interviews will be conducted via video conferencing on Zoom in October. Finalists will be invited for an on campus interview in late November to early December. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include:

1) A cover letter describing your areas of specialization and experience. Please indicate the rank you are applying for.

2) A curriculum vitae.

3) A statement of teaching philosophy

4) A writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

5) A list of 3 references (full name and email address). References will submit information online.

6) A sample course syllabus in the candidate's area of teaching