Lecturer in Africana Studies – Binghamton University

Contexte

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), is inviting applications for a full-time Lecturer in Africana Studies for its Department of Africana Studies in Harpur College. The position will begin in Fall 2027 and offers an appointment of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. The opportunity is particularly suited to scholars and educators with expertise in Black history, social movements, Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism and social justice. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching while supporting diverse and underrepresented perspectives in higher education.

The Lecturer in Africana Studies will be based at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York, USA. This is a full-time faculty position with an appointment of up to three years, subject to possible renewal. The selected lecturer will teach three undergraduate courses per semester, including multiple sections of the Introduction to Africana Studies. Teaching will include both large lecture-format general education courses and smaller discussion-based classes. The position is scheduled to begin in Fall 2027.

Missions et responsabilités

• Teach Introduction to Africana Studies with an emphasis on Black history and social movements, particularly Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism and social justice.
• Teach three undergraduate courses per semester, including multiple sections of the Introduction to Africana Studies, spanning large lecture-format general education courses and smaller discussion-based classes.
• Contribute to an academic environment that promotes diversity and incorporates perspectives that have historically been underrepresented in higher education.
• Develop effective approaches to university-level teaching, incorporating historical and contemporary issues in Black studies and social movements.

Profil recherché

• Ph.D. in Africana Studies or a related field by August 16, 2027.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students.
• Experience or the ability to teach historical and contemporary issues in Black studies and social movements.
• Academic preparation relevant to Africana Studies and its interdisciplinary areas.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with undergraduate pedagogy or student mentoring, teaching courses focused on social justice, outreach and collaboration across academic departments and disciplines, transnational and intercultural teaching, and Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism.
• Strong commitment to effective undergraduate teaching and inclusive academic environments.

Conditions et avantages

• Full-time faculty position with an appointment of up to three years, and the possibility of renewal.
• Salary or stipend amount: Not specified in the vacancy announcement; applicants should consult official Binghamton University employment information.
• Visa sponsorship: Not available for this position. Candidates who currently require sponsorship or expect to require sponsorship in the future to maintain employment authorisation are not eligible.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degrees and credentials.
• Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Dossier de candidature

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of effective teaching, such as student evaluations, sample syllabi or course assignments
• Links to an academic-only website or other relevant online presence, where applicable
• Names and contact information for three references

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted through the official Binghamton University employment portal via Interview Exchange. Applicants should review the complete vacancy announcement and ensure that all required materials are included before submission.

Applications received by Monday, November 30, 2026 will receive full consideration. However, the position is open until filled, meaning applications may continue to be accepted after the full-consideration date.

Expected start: Fall 2027. Ph.D. deadline: August 16, 2027. Location: Binghamton, New York, USA. Employment type: Full-time. Appointment: Up to three years, with possibility of renewal.

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