Spring 2008 News
Full-Time Faculty Positions Academic Year 2008
Associate Professor, Tenure Stream
The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure stream associate professor position to begin in September 2008, subject to budgetary approval.
Specialization is in African American literature, with a research and publication record preferably in African American theater and an interest in creative production. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses in African American literature and in the disciplinary specialization.
Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of publications, and three letters of recommendation to:
Cecil Blake, Chair
c/o: B.J. Grier
Department of Africana Studies
University of Pittsburgh
4146 Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream
The Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure stream assistant professor position to begin in September 2008, subject to budgetary approval.
Specialization is any behavioral/social science, with a primary interest in Africana research applications and methodology. A PhD is required. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses in disciplinary specialization, research methodology, and introduction to Africana Studies. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply.
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, a sample of publications, and three letters of recommendation to:
Cecil Blake, Chair
c/o: B.J. Grier
Department of Africana Studies
University of Pittsburgh
4146 Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
Scholarship to honor Vernell A. Lillie
A scholarship has been established in honor of Vernell A. Lillie, founder and director of the Kuntu Repertory Theatre and a faculty member in Pitt's Department of Africana Studies.
The scholarship was arranged by Ruth Simmons, a former student of Lillie's at Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas. Simmons is currently president of Smith College. She is the first African American woman to head a top-ranked college in the United States.
In a letter to Lillie announcing the scholarship, Simmons wrote: "I am exceedingly proud of all that you have accomplished and remain ever grateful for the inspiration you provided me over the years. I am hopeful that your story will encourage others to follow the path of teaching and mentoring."
The scholarship was established at Dillard University in New Orleans. Both Lillie and Simmons are graduates of the school.
