Postdoctoral Fellowship in History and and Culture of the 20th and 21st Century African Diaspora

The Department of Black Studies at Occidental College invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship that will transition into a tenure-track Assistant Professor in History and Culture of the 20th and 21st Century African Diaspora , with appointment to begin in Fall 2025. Applications submitted by October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.PositionOccidental faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, carry out research and creative work, and provide departmental, college-wide, and external service. Occidental College is inviting applications for a one-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Black Studies. This search is part of Occidental’s multiyear initiative to actively support the study of the life, culture, and history of the African diaspora and to support campus-wide efforts on behalf of equity and justice.The Department of Black Studies is seeking a specialist in the History and Culture of the 20th and 21st century African Diaspora. We take seriously that Black Studies is a global intellectual project. Therefore, we are especially excited for candidates with expertise in regions outside the continental United States. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the “Historical Perspectives” cluster of the Black Studies curriculum. Research specialties can include cultural history, media and visual culture, and the digital humanities.In the first round, candidates must submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, Writing Sample, and a Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Statement. Candidates who make it to the semi-finalist round will submit a sample syllabus for a Black Studies 101 course. Candidates who make it to the finalist round will submit three letters of recommendation and a syllabus for a 300-level Black Studies course. During the campus visit, each finalist will be expected to give a Research Talk and a Teaching Demonstration. Finalists should be prepared to discuss their Black Studies 101 and/or 300-level course during the Teaching Demonstration.The new hire will be expected to teach courses in Black Studies’ Historical Perspectives cluster, Black Studies 101, and occasional Directed Readings related to their research specialty. As the new hire gets acclimated to the College, they are welcome to participate in other compensated teaching opportunities, including the First Year Studies Program (FYS), the Multicultural Summer Institute (MSI), or the mentoring undergraduate researchers over the summer for the Undergraduate Research Council (URC).The new hire will be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure, and will be expected to develop a program of research that engages undergraduate students. The new hire will also be expected to participate in service, including contributing to the life of the department; advising students, serving on committees, and engaging with broader college and disciplinary communities.Required Qualifications• All applicants must have their Ph.D in Black Studies, African American Studies, African Diaspora Studies, American Studies, Media Studies, History, Visual Studies, Art History or an adjacent field by the start of the appointment in Aug 2025.• All applicants must be able to contribute to the “historical perspectives” cluster of the Black Studies curriculum.• All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching.• All applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly accomplishment appropriate to the level of appointment.• All applicants must demonstrate experience in and potential to work collaboratively with colleagues.• All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to work effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups.• All applicants must demonstrate experience in or potential to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.• All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity, community, and service.Preferred Qualifications• Teaching and research interests in the Black Diaspora outside the continental United States..• Experience working collaboratively with local community organizations.Apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/151686 .