The Department of Black Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on August 15, 2024. A Ph.D. by the start of the appointment is required. While all specializations are welcome, we are particularly interested in applicants whose work focuses on Black gender and sexuality studies, including Black women in work, sport, media, business, academia, religion, healthcare, or migration. The ideal candidate would be able to teach various interdisciplinary courses on aspects of Black history, politics, and culture. Disciplinary areas include Arts and Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The candidate we hire will have a 2/2 teaching load in addition to research and service requirements.