Postdoctoral Teacher-Scholar

Postdoctoral Associate

Center for African Studies and Master of Sustainable Development Practice Program (MDP) seek an instructor for a 2-2 teaching load to join the MDP faculty. The instructor will also advise MDP students and conduct her/his own research. This is a one-year position that will begin in Fall 2025.

In Fall, the Instructor will teach the core MDP course Development Theory and Practice AND co-teach the core MDP course Conservation and Development Practice.

In Spring, the Instructor will teach the core MDP course Foundations of Economic Development in Africa and Latin America OR the elective MDP course Gender and Empowerment in Development AND co-teach the core MDP course Design and Methods for Sustainable Development Practice. The instructor will take additional responsibility in advising students, including potentially serving as chair or member of supervisory committees. This advisory role will include providing guidance during the planning and implementation of student field practicums and in the analysis of the information generated from their capstone experiences.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have completed all degree requirements for an accredited PhD, or equivalent international degree program. An international degree must be verified through NACES.org before acceptance.

PhD in appropriate Social Science discipline such as Economics, Sociology, Geography, Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, or Development Studies is required as well as demonstrated knowledge of and skills in methods of development research and practice. Training and field experience in African Studies is preferred.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning April 16, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. An international degree must be verified through NACES.org before acceptance.

The Center for African Studies is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.