Visiting Assistant Professor - American Studies

The Department of American Studies at State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applications for a temporary two-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position, starting in Fall 2026. We seek candidates in one or more of the following specializations:

• African American History/Studies
• Latinx History/Studies
• Immigration history

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's interdisciplinary course offerings and multidisciplinary degrees, and specifically to our new Black Studies major and courses in Latinx history and culture and immigration history. We seek candidates with expertise in Black, Latinx, or Transnational US History, or Black, Latinx, or Transnational American Studies. Candidates for this temporary position will teach three (3) 4-credit courses per semester comprising foundation courses in the Liberal Education Curriculum and advanced courses related to area(s) of expertise. The candidate will be expected to attend department meetings, assist with departmental events, and participate in student advising. Candidates with experience in community-based, experiential learning preferred. A background in the digital humanities and/or media studies is also welcome. Experience teaching an ethnically diverse, working student body preferred.

The Department of American Studies houses a B.A. in Media and Communications, a B.A. in American Studies, and a B.A. in Black Studies. The department also supports several minors and micro-credentials, contributes to the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality major/minor, and the Environmental Studies major, offers content courses in the History major and our School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching degree, and steers the interdisciplinary Master of Liberal Studies degree.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Ph.D. degree in US Immigration History, American Studies, Black Studies, Latinx Studies, Caribbean Studies, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's multidisciplinary programs, including our new Black Studies major, and our shared minors and micro-credentials in Latinx history, media, and culture with the Modern Languages department.
• Ability to teach foundational courses in US history and culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching or mentoring an ethnically diverse, working student population
• Experience in community-based research and outreach
• Experience addressing issues of gender, race/ethnicity, immigration, disability, LGBTQIA+, class, or other historically underrepresented communities.
• Some experience in the digital humanities and/or media studies.

Additional Information:

Salary range: up to $70,000.00 - commensurate with education and experience (plus location pay $4,000.00)

Comprehensive benefits:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. statement of teaching philosophy, indicating the candidate's approach to teaching Old Westbury's diverse student population,
4. a portfolio showcasing professional journalistic and/or original nonfiction multimedia works,
5. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references (we will request letters only for short-listed candidates) and,
6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin two weeks from posting date; applications accepted until position filled.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

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