Visiting Research Professor
4 days ago
Slavery North is a pioneering academic and cultural destination that fosters community and produces groundbreaking research outcomes on the neglected histories of Transatlantic Slavery in Canada and the US North. Our mission is to advance social justice by recuperating and interrogating the complex histories of Transatlantic Slavery and European colonization of the Americas, thereby recovering and centering the cultures, experiences, lives, and resistance of enslaved peoples in Canada and the US North.
Job SummaryThe Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will be an integral part of our scholarly and social environment. This appointment offers a unique opportunity for a distinguished scholar to conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North, which include:
- Canadian Slavery
- Slavery in the US North
- The comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions
- The study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery
- Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery
The research must center on the enslaved and/or adopt an anti-colonial, de-colonial, post-colonial, and/or anti-racist methodology/approach that challenges the nature of European and Euro-American imperialism and colonialism and interrogates the racist logic of the institution of Transatlantic Slavery.
Essential Functions- Conduct self-directed research and produce original works with the support of Slavery North leadership in one or more of the five core mandate areas of Slavery North.
- Participate actively in the life of Slavery North, including working in our shared office space, attending and contributing to Slavery North and relevant UMass Amherst and regional activities.
- Contribute to a culture of conversation, support, and the sharing of ideas, resources, and knowledge.
- Mentor and support UMass Amherst students.
- Present at least one public lecture and participate in exhibitions, workshops, and/or podcasts related to your research project, where appropriate, while in residence.
- Provide suitable biographical and research information for use on Slavery North website and in promotional and outreach materials.
- PhD
- Must hold a full-time academic appointment at another institution of higher learning
Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors must credit Slavery North Initiative-UMass Amherst in all outcomes derived from their appointment.
Work ScheduleFlexible. Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors are expected to work in the shared office and actively contribute to the Slavery North community.
Salary InformationThis is a maximum one-year non-benefitted appointment. Appointments will be made according to the following schedule:
Fall Semester: 9/3/24—12/18/24 (Biweekly Gross Salary= $2,961.53 per 8 pay periods)
Spring Semester: 1/30/25—5/17/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961 per 8 pay periods)
Full One Year Appointment: 9/1/24—8/31/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961.53 per 26 pay periods)
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