AF AM Job Openings

*Here is a list of current job openings for the 2025-2026 academic year. If you would like to add a job posting to this list, please contact us.

Bucknell University (Deadline: November 1, 2025)

Job Ad–Open-Rank, Tenure Track, Faculty Position In Critical Black Studies

Bucknell University invites applications for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Critical Black Studies, for fall, 2026.

We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar with a Ph.D. in African American, Africana, or Black Studies, or related discipline with a specialization in these areas. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Critical Black Studies, courses in the candidate’s fields, and courses that contribute to the university’s general education curriculum with the possibility of future services as department chair. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary synergy and analyses of anti-blackness as a fundamental, structuring animus impacting Black people.

We have a strong preference for candidates demonstrating a commitment to student-centered pedagogical and mentoring practices, and supporting students from historically marginalized groups. Teaching load is five courses over two semesters. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. by the start of appointment. Candidates in the final stages of completing their degree requirements will be considered, but must complete their degree requirements within the first year of employment at Bucknell in order to continue in this role.

For additional information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6617670. The application should include a cover letter, C.V., sample publication or paper, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and sample syllabi relevant to this position. Applicants that proceed to the interview stage must provide three confidential letters of recommendation. Questions may be addressed to: Professor Nina Banks at mailto:nbanks@bucknell.edu. Submit materials by November 1, 2025, for full consideration.

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who contribute to a climate that supports growth and development of a diverse campus community. Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services E-Verify program.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6617670.

Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies (Deadline: December 1, 2025)

Job Ad–Pre-Doctoral Fellow at the Woodson Institute

The Carter G. Woodson Institute’s distinguished fellowship is a two-year residential fellowship for pre-doctoral students (ABD) whose work focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies, including but not limited to research pertaining to African American, Caribbean, Latin American, African, and/or Diasporic contexts. Scholars selected for the fellowship are required to relocate to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia to join a cohort of interdisciplinary scholars.

Fellows receive funding for two calendar years through a twelve-month appointment. The fellowship comes with an annual stipend of $36,000, plus health insurance. All fellows receive a one-time relocation reimbursement (up to $1,000). Additionally, each fellow receives an annual allowance for research and travel-related expenses (up to $2,000, annually). We recommend that Fellows complete the majority of research toward their dissertation prior to the fellowship (see FAQ section regarding completion of dissertation research).

Deadline: December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time

Application Materials

C.V./Resume (file naming protocol: LASTNAME_CV)
Cover Letter (file naming protocol: LASTNAME_COVER LETTER)
Writing Sample 1 (file naming protocol: LASTNAME_SAMPLE1)
- Please submit 1 attachment containing the following information (for proper formatting, please refer to the sample image in “formatting” section below)
  - Project title
  - Abstract or short-description of project (should not exceed 50 words)
  - Project description (should not exceed 7 double-spaced pages or 1,750 words)
Writing Sample 2 (file naming protocol: LASTNAME_SAMPLE2)
- Bibliography (should not exceed 4 double-spaced pages)
  - The working bibliography must be attached through the WorkDay application under “Writing Sample 2”
3 Letters of Recommendation by persons qualified to evaluate the proposals for which support is being sought.
N.B.: The application does not require an additional academic writing sample (a paper or dissertation chapter). The review committee will assess the abstract and project description as an example of one’s writing.
Note: As of 2023, the application includes an optional personal statement. This is not required as part of the application to the Fellowship program. If you choose to submit a personal statement, please limit your response to 750 words.

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA’s Apply Central Application Management website
Create an account as a first time user or as a returning user
Start a new application (for 2026 term)
Select “Woodson Fellowship” under drop-down menu
Create application
Upload necessary documents*
Complete background information, in-state and military status (if applicable)
Add names for 3 recommenders**
Review and submit application

*Statement on personal background is entirely optional, declining to do so will not negatively impact your application package. The review committee will focus primarily on the required application materials (CV, Cover Letter, Writing Sample 1 and 2, Letters of Recommendation)

**Letters of recommendation may be requested prior to the submission of the full applciation. Once you input the recommender’s information, an automated message will invite the recommender to submit a letter on your behalf. This can take place prior to the submission of the full application. Please note: all letters of recommendation must be received by December 8, 2025

Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

Timeline:

Deadlines

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Recommendations deadline: December 28, 2025

Review Period

December 2025 – January 2026

Notification of Awards

March 2026

Fellowship Residency Begins

July 2026

Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies (Deadline: December 1, 2025)

Job Ad–Post-doctoral Research Associate at the Woodson Institute

The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies invites applications for residential Post-Doctoral Research Associates, beginning in July 2026 (must have PhD in hand by June 15, 2026). As this is an early-career opportunity, post-doctoral applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than six years prior to the application deadline. The program welcomes applications from candidates across all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose work focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies, including but not limited in geographic scope to the U.S., the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and/or the Diaspora. Individuals selected for the fellowship will hold the title of Research Associate and Lecturer. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

This is a twelve-month appointment, renewable for a second year. The rate of pay is $53,000 in year one with an increase in the second year. All research associates receive full-time benefits and may be eligible for a one-time relocation reimbursement of $1,000. Additionally, research associates receive an allowance for research and travel-related expenses (up to $2,000, annually). Selected applicants are required to teach one course per academic year in the Department of African American and African Studies (AAS), engage in regular manuscript workshops with an interdisciplinary cohort of other scholars, and periodically present their research at public events during the academic year.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076748. Complete an application with the following documents:

C.V/Resume (file naming protocol: LastName_CV)
Cover Letter (file naming protocol: LastName_Cover Letter)
Writing Sample 1 (file naming protocol: LastName_Sample1)
- Please submit 1 attachment containing the following information (for proper formatting, please refer to the sample image in the “formatting” section below)
  - Project title
  - Abstract or short-description of project (should not exceed 50 words)
  - Project description (should not exceed 7 double-spaced pages or 1,750 words)
Writing Sample 2 (file naming protocol: LastName_Sample2)
- Please submit 1 attachment containing the following:
  - Bibliography (should not exceed 4 double-spaced pages)
  - Syllabus for a previously taught or prospective course
3 Letters of Recommendation by persons qualified to evaluate the proposals for which support is being sought
N.B.: The application does not require an additional academic writing sample (a paper or dissertation chapter). The review committee will assess the abstract and project description as an example of one’s writing.

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board in WorkDay
Search for the requisition number: R0076748
Letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the following email address: woodsonfellows-recommendation-letters@virginia.edu
***All letters of recommendation must be received by December 8, 2025***
*** Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box..***
***Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Timeline

Deadlines

Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Recommendations deadline: December 8, 2025

Review Period

December 2025 – January 2026

Notification of Awards

March 2026

Fellowship Residency Begins

July 2026

Community College of Philadelphia (Deadline: Open)

Job Ad–Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty for African-American and American History

The Department of Humanities at Community College of Philadelphia invites applicants for the position of full-time, tenure track faculty of African-American and American History beginning in September 2026. The position requires teaching courses in African American History and Black Studies, in addition to American History survey courses as needed. The position also requires regular contribution to and collaboration with the college’s Black Studies program.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP’s Strategic Plan affirms the College’s long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in History, Black Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, or a related discipline required.
- ABD with defense scheduled no later than 2027 is accepted.
Experience teaching African American History at the college level required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations.
Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.
Bilingual or other language proficiency.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
Name and contact information of 3 references required.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
References

Optional Documents

Resume
Teaching Philosophy
Writing Sample
Letters of Recommendation
Other Document (See Special Instructions to Applicant)

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/Ddp2PyigVz6OQfkEZfylga

DePaul University (Deadline: Open)

Job Ad–Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) of Contemporary Islam in the Americas

The Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 2026. We are looking for a candidate who specializes in Contemporary Islam in the Americas. Scholars working on critical approaches to gender and/or race are particularly encouraged to apply. We are interested in applicants from Religious Studies and allied disciplines whose research and teaching complement the interests and strengths of our interdisciplinary department.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., but advanced ABDs will be considered if they expect to defend by the start date.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a recent writing sample, one sample syllabus, and the names and email addresses of three referees to the Search Committee by October 1, 2025. Confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and preliminary interviews of shortlisted candidates will be conducted via Zoom.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Khaled Keshk, the chair of the search committee at kkeshk@depaul.edu.

Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/169330

University of Utah (Deadline: Open)

Job Ad–Assistant Professor of Black Studies

The Division of Ethnic Studies within the School for Cultural & Social Transformation at the University of Utah is seeking applications for an assistant professor of Black Studies. We are looking for a dynamic scholar who is deeply committed to advancing Black Studies through research, teaching, service, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong interdisciplinary approach to the field and be dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Black Studies as both a field and praxis. We especially invite applicants whose research is transdisciplinary and explores one or more of the following areas:

Black embodiment, including Disability Studies, and medical racism
Black Queer Studies
Black spatio-temporalities, including Black geographies, migrations, Black fugitivities and futurities, afro-futurism, global, decolonial, anticolonial, diasporic, online and outer space/cosmos, and Black ecological thought
Black archival theory, including accounting, numeracy, Black technologies and digitalities, methods – quantitative and qualitative, science and the mathematics of Black life
Black arts and performance, including Black Aesthetics, Visual Studies, Sound Studies, Black curation, Museum Studies, Black Literary Studies, Performance Studies, and Poetics

Applicants must be capable of teaching a range of courses including both introductory courses such as Introduction to Black Studies, as well as Advanced Critical Studies courses which address students’ interests such as in social movements, policy, economics, climate justice and the environment, racial justice, science, technology, and medicine, and their intersections.

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.

The Division of Ethnic Studies is the only degree and tenure-granting Ethnic Studies division in the intermountain west offering courses and scholarly expertise across the Ethnic Studies ethnic and racial sites of inquiry (American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Latinx Studies, and Pacific Island Studies). Ethnic Studies faculty are award winning scholars with strengths in decolonial theories, Diaspora and Migration Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer theory, Critical Mixed-race Studies, and Indigenous Studies and the Division has taken concerted efforts to expand into a global consideration of race and ethnicity. The cutting-edge research across the disciplines is exemplified in how Ethnic Studies faculty hold joint or shared appointments across campus and with faculty in the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and education.

Ethnic Studies is a division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation (Transform), an interdisciplinary college committed to cutting-edge thinking about shifting sexualities, changing genders, dynamic migrations, identities, abilities, and emergent struggles against racist thought and action. In addition to the Divisions of Ethnic and Gender Studies, the school is home to programs in Disability Studies and the Mellon Foundation Grant-funded Pacific Islands Studies Initiative. Since the school’s emergence, innovative research activities have occurred through internal and external grant funded activities such as the Transformative Intersectional Collective, the creation of the Center for Pasifika Indigenous Knowledges, the queering STEM postdoctoral training, the establishment of a Black Feminist Eco Lab, the creation of the examining racialized and gender-based violence, archival research, and numerous community-engaged projects. Currently, Transform is home to Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, one of the oldest feminist journals in the country. Transform seeks a dynamic scholar whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to its core goals of innovating scholarship and putting theory into practice.

The University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education and has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among research universities with the “highest research activity.” The University provides numerous opportunities for internal research funding and offers a generous benefits and retirement package: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/. The University is located in Salt Lake City, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.25 million residents. Salt Lake City is home to sizable LGBTQ , Latinx and immigrant populations. Utah is also home to the largest population of Pacific Islanders in the contiguous U.S. The city’s proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, world-class ski resorts, and national parks makes it an ideal location for outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake City International Airport is Delta Airlines hub with direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to a number of major cities. Salt Lake City has extensive arts and cultural activities. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, foodie culture, Sundance Film Festival and the state will host the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Primary Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the candidate are to:

Teach a 2:2 course load in Black Studies
Conduct research and publish in the field
Perform service at the divisional, college, university and community levels

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Black Studies and/or related fields
A strong pedagogical approach to teaching Black Studies courses
A documented commitment to engaging with and supporting students of various backgrounds
Evidence of successful teaching experience in Black Studies and related fields
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders

Applications must include:

Cover Letter: Provide a detailed cover letter of not more than three pages single-spaced outlining your research qualifications, teaching experience, and your work within the discipline of Black Studies. Your cover letter should highlight how your expertise aligns with the position and demonstrate your commitment to advancing scholarship and pedagogy in this field.
Curriculum Vitae: Submit a current C.V. that includes your educational background, research, teaching experience, and any relevant professional and service activities.
Sample Syllabus: (use Applicant Document-Other to upload) Include a sample syllabus from a course you have taught or plan to teach. This should showcase your ability to design and organize course content effectively, as well as your approach to engaging students and delivering subject matter in the discipline of Black Studies.
Professional References: (provided within the application questions) The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and experience. Please note that we will reach out to these references only after notifying the candidates.

Applications deadline: Applications reviewed as received. Early deadline is November 15, 2024. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For any questions, please contact the committee chair: Dr. Andrea Baldwin at mailto:andrea.baldwin@utah.edu

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5640570

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