USA Africa Dialogue Series - Job: Loyola Marymount University

CHAIR
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Job Announcement

The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts at Loyola Marymount University seeks an advanced scholar of African American Studies to Chair the department.  The successful applicant must be eligible for tenure and rank at either Associate Professor or Professor.

We seek applicants with a compelling vision to enhance the department's future growth.  The candidate should possess a record of scholarly accomplishments and evidence of teaching/advising, research and service excellence.  A record of successful administrative experience is required. The Chair will possess the communication and leadership skills necessary to continue building intercollegiate relationships on campus, promote departmental curricular growth, and lead the department in its collaborations with Chicana/o Studies, Asian Pacific American Studies, Women's Studies, and American Cultures.  For purposes of promotion, special emphasis is placed on scholarly achievement, teaching/advising effectiveness, and service to the department, College and University.

A Ph.D. is required.  Scholarly research in the arts, humanities or social sciences, African American studies and/or studies of the African Diaspora is required. 

Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application including a clear statement of how their research and teaching experiences match this position, and plans for research in a liberal arts environment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on leadership and community, with evidence of administrative experience, (4) a statement outlining a philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching excellence, (6) reprints/preprints of scholarly publications, and (7) the names and contact information of three references to Carol Gilbert, Executive Recruiter, Loyola Marymount University, Suite 4800, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 or email: cgilbert@lmu.edu.   Salaries are competitive and commensurate with background and experience; benefits include a faculty housing assistance program. 

Loyola Marymount University, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.  LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

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Toyin Falola
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