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　　The Department of Africana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denverinvites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor. Thenew Chair will be appointed with tenure at the rank of Full Professor and musthave a demonstrated track-record to support such an appointment, as well asleadership experience, outstanding teaching, impactful scholarly output,and meaningful community engagement. Candidate expertise may be in any of thefields represented within the department, including, but not limited to:African American history, diaspora, gender, social movements,afrolatinx experiences, arts, spirituality and religion. This is a12-month administrative appointment reporting to the Dean of the College ofLetters, Arts, and Sciences, beginning August 2024.

　　Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Africana Studiesare committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work towardeducational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for ourstudents, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive communitywhere all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of Africana Studiesare respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided properresources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to ourliberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broaderdevelopment of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors totheir discipline, the community, and our society.

　　At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part ofan inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts andSciences has a vibrant Statement on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionStatement that highlights those values. Differences can include but are notlimited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin,language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partnerstatus, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious orspiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class,education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that thesedifference

　　MSU Denver enrolls 17,000 students, where over 60% are firstgeneration, and over 50% are students of color. We are a designatedHispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located on a vibrant tri-institutionalcampus in the heart of downtown Denver and near to the Rocky Mountains. As thethird largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the onlyinstitution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model universityfor today's college students. The University serves the most diverseundergraduate student population in the state, as well as the mostfirst-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diversebackgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, studentadvising, professional development/scholarship, and service in aninclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

　　ResponsibilitiesCraft and implement departmental goals and strategic plans to increase theimpact and presence of the department both on campus and in the community(i.e., expanding community partnerships).Develop specific strategies to attract students to the discipline. This notonly includes the increase of majors and minors, but also increasedenrollment and opportunity for all MSU Denver students in introductory andgeneral educational courses within the discipline.Cultivate and support an inclusive and engaging environment for all faculty,students and staff.Work in coordination with the dean's office, other chairs and studentaffairs to build cross-disciplinary opportunities for faculty and students.Continue to build upon the department's regional and national rep tationthrough community partnerships, alumni engagement and supporting faculty inthese efforts.Maintain a strong, clear commitment to excellence in teaching and advising.Direct and steward the Africana Studies Department's budget, scheduling,hiring processes, and personnel evaluation.Maintain an impactful research portfolio and teach both upper and lowerdivision courses.

　　Required QualificationsMinimum of a PhD, EdD, or terminal degree in African/AfricanAmerican/Africana Studies, or a related Social Science or Humanities fieldwith a focus on African/African American/Africana StudiesThe applicant must have earned the title of Associate or Full Professor andmeet MSU Denver's guidelines for appointment at the rank of Full Professor(see MSU Denver department guidelines)

　　Preferred Qualifications5 years of experience or more as a Department Chair or in a universityleadership position(s)Extensive experience with curriculum development, budgets, personnel andschedulingDemonstrated success in teaching and supporting a diverse student populationStrong and sustained record of research and publication in the discipline ofAfricana StudiesDemonstrated ability to manage a complex academic organization and workeffectively with colleagues across the universityEvidence of effective community... For full info follow application link.

　　Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campuscommunity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students andover 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institutionlocated in downtown Denver.

　　We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert withindividuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.