Hybrid Visiting Assistant Professor AFAM na LMU

The Department of African American Studies seeks a dedicated teacher-scholar with demonstrated or the potential of teaching excellence for the academic year, 2025-2026. The position is for one-year and has a six-course teaching load for the academic year (3-3). We are particularly interested in scholars who have a foundational background in African American Studies. Successful candidates will teach Introduction to African American Studies along with Upper Division courses that explore the African American experience in their field of expertise. Demonstration of successfully teaching African American History is strongly preferred.

Candidates should submit application materials via the LMU Human Resources online application portal. To apply, please send: 1) a letter of application (outlining area of expertise, teaching and research interests, and resonance with LMU’s mission); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates your approach to teaching in the liberal arts tradition; 4) sample syllabi for Introduction to African American Studies, 5) at least two letters of recommendation. The online portal only accepts 5 documents; please submit any documents that exceed this limit directly to the search committee chair, Marne Campbell [email protected]

Only online applications will be accepted. We will begin our review of applications immediately and will consider applications until the position is filled.  A PhD in African American Studies or relevant field is required; however, applicants with MA’s, MFA’s or who are ABD who demonstrate substantial teaching experience will be considered.

Part Time positions are also available. Please direct questions to the interim department chair, Marne Campbell [email protected]. 

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Faculty Regular

Reasonable expected salary: $68,640.00

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) Candidatar-se agora