Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Associate Professor |
| Department |
SAS - Africana Studies |
| Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary |
The Departments of Africana Studies and Political Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick seek to hire a nationally recognized scholar in the field of contemporary race relations at the Associate Professor level, to begin September 1, 2020. Candidates should have an outstanding and sustained record of research, teaching, and mentorship. Research and teaching interests should include the study of American political institutions such as Congress and or the presidency; political rhetoric; social movements; and African American politics. We particularly welcome candidates specializing in the diverse factors shifting the landscape for African American politics in recent decades. We encourage candidates who engage in public discourse of their research beyond formal academic circles, though this is not required. The successful candidate's tenure home will be in Africana Studies, with a partial appointment in Political Science, and with teaching and service responsibilities divided between the two Departments. As one of 34 public US institutions that belong to the Association of American Universities, Rutgers is among the leading research universities in the US and Canada. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, with a historic commitment to diversity. The Departments of Africana Studies and Political Science are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. |
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| Posting Number |
19FA1967 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
PhD required in Political Science or related fields. |
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| Equipment Utilized |
Standard office equipment |
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| Overview |
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| Statement |
All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three references to: http//jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/99091 Review of applicants will begin on October 15, 2019 and will continue until the job is filled. Confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed directly by the referee to: reference@africana.rutgers.edu - the applicant's name should appear in the subject line. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/99091 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Livingston (RU-New Brunswick) |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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