Black Studies Professorship Opportunity in Critical Medical Research

4 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States National MS Society Full time

Position Overview

The Department of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track position in Race and Medicine. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of July 1, 2025 or thereafter.

Job Description

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching focus on Reproductive Justice and/or other aspects of Medical Racism. The successful candidate will join a pioneering Black Studies program.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a PhD except the dissertation (ABD status) in Black Studies or a closely related discipline at the time of application. The successful applicant must have a PhD in Black Studies or related field by the time of appointment.

Benefits

The University seeks social scientists and humanities scholars whose research is informed by Critical Disability Studies, Black Feminisms, Black Queer and Trans Studies, Environmental Justice, and Carceral Studies, among other specialties. Engaged, multi-modal, creative, collaborative and/or activist approaches are also welcome.

Salary and Benefits

A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 at the Assistant Level. The University of California offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

About the Position

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Black Studies, advise students, and contribute to the department's intellectual life through research and service. Potential specializations include:
Reproductive health care and abortion access
Black maternal mortality
Blackness and the Foster Care System
Environmental Racism and Health
Black Trans Health and Gender Affirming Care
Transnational Migration and Black Health
Climate Change and Chronic Conditions
Policing and Debility
Afro-diasporic Health and Healing

What We Offer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.



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