Department of African Studies, Lecturer and Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer Pool

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Position: Department of African Studies, Full-Time Lecturer and Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer Pool The Department of African Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool to teach courses in African Studies. Applications will be reviewed as teaching needs arise. Part-time positions are anticipated for January 2027. Course assignments will reflect departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise. We seek applicants with a record of scholarly work in African Studies and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired. Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research-intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is an R1 research university. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Required Minimum Qualifications • Advanced doctoral candidate or earned PhD in African Studies or in a related field with a focus in Africa • A record of scholarly work in African Studies. • Evidence of teaching effectiveness or demonstrated ability to teach African Studies courses. • Effective communication and organizational skills. Successful candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation that speak to teaching experience and scholarly work. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chair of the Department of African Studies, Dr. Mohamed Camara (Mohamed.camara). The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at .

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