Faculty Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Africana Studies Department at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenured faculty appointment as Chair in Africana Studies at the rank of Full Professor. The position is expected to begin in January 2026, pending budgetary approval.

The Department seeks a scholar with exceptional credentials in research, teaching, and mentorship. It is particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching engage with civically engaged, participatory, and/or public scholarship in Africana Studies and social change, in local, regional, global, or comparative contexts.

Africana Studies is part of the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences and has strengths in African diaspora studies, cultural studies, health equity, urban history, and social justice. The department has connections with campus centers and institutes, as well as partnerships with community organizations and cultural institutions in Pittsburgh.

Applications are reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, and contact information for three reference providers, including each person's full name, title, and email address. Application inquiries may be directed to Professor Felix Germain, Search Committee Chair.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Africana Studies, African American Studies, or a related discipline.
• Significant record of publications.
• Record of attracting research funding and/or prestigious fellowships.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership.
• Extraordinary credentials in research, teaching, and mentorship.

Nice To Haves

• Research and teaching that engage with civically engaged, participatory, and/or public scholarship in Africana Studies and social change.
• Scholarship in local, regional, global, or comparative contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to scholarship in Africana Studies and social change.
• Teach in Africana Studies.
• Mentor students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate leadership in the field and department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree