College of Charleston Seeks Assistant Professor of African American Studies

The College of Charleston’s African American Studies Program invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. The Program seeks a dynamic and productive scholar with a demonstrated record of excellence in applying interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches to scholarship and teaching who works in African American/Black Studies from across the disciplines. The Program is particularly interested in scholars with expertise in African/African American foodways. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in African American Studies or a discipline within the humanities or social sciences, with a strong record of effective teaching and active research. The standard teaching load will be 3/3, and the candidate should be able to teach Introduction to African American Studies and upper-level courses, including the Capstone in African American Studies. The candidate must have completed their Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment.

Questions about the search can be directed to the Director of African American Studies/Search Committee Chair, Anthony D. Greene: greenead@cofc.edu or 843-953-0675.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

Position Start Date: August 16, 2025