The Department of Africana Studies
“A Place Where Scholars, Thinkers and Leaders are Nurtured”

Faculty Openings

California State University, Dominguez Hills
College of Arts and Science
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747

Department of Africana Studies
2012-2013 Part-Time Lecturer Opening

Position Summary:

The Department of Africana Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills seeks a pool of candidates for Part-Time Lecturer positions. Lecturers may teach courses in General Education or in Africana Studies. The Department has a global orientation and is dedicated to exposing students to an Africana perspective.

Course Offerings:

AFS 201 African World Civilization
AFS 220 African Peoples and Cultures
AFS 212 Intro to Comparative Ethnic and Global Societies
AFS 241 History of African Peoples: 1450-1888
AFS 242 History of African Peoples: 1888-Present
AFS 395 Africana Popular Culture: The Hip Hop Nation
SBS 318 African Diaspora in the Latin America and Caribbean

Qualifications:

Candidates normally hold at least an earned MA. Degree from an accredited university in African Studies, African American Studies, African Diaspora Studies or other relevant disciplines. Under unique and extraordinary circumstances, candidates may be considered for Part-Lecturer positions if they possess special knowledge or skills. Teaching experience in an urban university preferred. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching. It is desirable for the candidate to be a member of relevant professional associations that directly relate to the field.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach general education and regular course offerings in Africana Studies.

Application Procedures:

Send letter of application addressing qualifications; teaching portfolio where available (e.g. syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) and a current curriculum vitae, unoffical transcripts from institution awarding the highest degree and two letters of recommendation.

Applications, required documents, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

     Dr. Salim Faraji, Chair
     Department of Africana Studies
     California State University, Dominguez Hills
     Carson, California 90747

Application Deadline: The Review Committee will begin reviewing and ranking Part-Time Lecturer candidates in October of each year and will filled teaching vacancy from that pool.

Effective Date of Appointment:
Open

Salary Range:
Negotiable.
Commensurate with training and experience

California State University, Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Section 504, Title IX employer and encourages eligible candidates from underrepresented minority groups and women to apply.

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