About Position/Job
The Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Global Black Geographies, starting July 1, 2026. This role explores the spatial dimensions of African and Black diasporic life, particularly in the Global South, within contexts of political, social, and environmental change. Areas of focus may include Black studies, racial capitalism, political ecology, urban and agrarian studies, and diaspora geographies. The position strengthens UC Berkeley’s long-standing commitment to African and diasporic studies, political economy, and postcolonial geographies. The department encourages applicants with innovative methodologies and inclusive research practices. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and collaborative scholarship in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Assistant Professor
- Institution: University of California Berkeley
- Department: Department of Geography
- Research field: Global Black Geographies
- Location: Berkeley, California, United States
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
- Start Date (Anticipated): July 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time (9-month academic year)
- Salary Range: $80,800 – $128,700 (with potential for higher off-scale salary)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research area
- Black studies
- Race and empire
- Political economy and postcolonial geographies
- Racial capitalism
- Black diaspora
- Urban or agrarian studies
- Political ecology
- Global science and technology studies
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD, JD, MD, or equivalent international degree (or enrolment in such programme at time of application).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated methodological innovation and theoretical rigour.
- Research on urbanisation, displacement, land transformation, and social/environmental change.
- Strong teaching and mentoring commitment in inclusive academic settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and advance research in Global Black Geographies.
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Mentor students across diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborate with faculty in interdisciplinary research.
- Contribute to departmental service and academic community.
Application Process
How to Apply: Submit applications via the UC Berkeley Academic Recruit platform.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching and Mentoring Statement
- Service Statement
- Three writing/publication samples
- Signed Authorization to Release Information Form
- Three references (contact information only; letters solicited later)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 13 August 2025
- Deadline: 1 October 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific Time)
- Interview Date: Mid-October (for shortlisted applicants)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of California Berkeley
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: UC Recruit Portal
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