Department of African Studies, 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.

• 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).

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