Opportunities

In Defense of Black Studies Small Grants Program

About the Program

The In Defense of Black Studies Small Grants Program is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff at UC Berkeley conducting projects that affirm and model the significance of Black study in light of the recently reinvigorated attacks against it. These grants of up to $1,000 will support research, teaching, curriculum development, and related projects drawing on our theme. We welcome proposals from across campus that are collaborative, and we are particularly interested in funding public scholarship efforts. Some examples might...

Apply to be a Mentor with the Berkeley Black Student Collaboratory

August 25, 2025
Chantel Eboni McCrea

The Berkley Black Student Collaboratory (BBSC) is looking for passionate, committed undergraduates to serve as mentors for local Black high school students engaged in Black Studies. The BBSC is a collaboration between the African American Studies Departments of Berkeley High School and UC Berkeley, along with African American Student Development, Cal BSU, and People's Programs, funded by a Chancellor's Community Partnership grant.

As a mentor you will:

Share your knowledge and experience with Black youth interested in Black Studies Help students navigate academic pathways with...

Announcing the In Defense of Black Studies Small Grants Program

August 21, 2025
Barbara Montano

The Banned Scholars Project in the Department of African American Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to announce the In Defense of Black Studies Small Grants Program. The program will accept applications from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff at UC Berkeley conducting projects that affirm and model the significance of Black study in light of the recently reinvigorated attacks against it. These grants of up to $1,000 will support research, teaching, curriculum development, and related projects...

Lecturer Pool-Department of African American Studies

October 6, 2020
Maria Heredia

Job #JPF02665

College of Letters & Science – Social Sciences – African Am Studies Recruitment Period

Open date: September 29th, 2020

Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has...

Assistant Professor-Afterlives of Slavery–African American Studies–University of California, Berkeley

July 1, 2024

The African American Studies Department at UC Berkeley seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose work demonstrates prior or potential contributions to the study of the Afterlives of Slavery. Expected start date: 07/01/2024.

To apply visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03886. This recruitment closes at 11:59 pm (PT) on 9/28/2023. For questions, contact lanihunt@berkeley.edu. UC Berkeley is an AA/EEO employer. UC...

Reading and Composition Lecture Pool-Department of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies

October 6, 2020
Maria Heredia

Job #JPF02667

College of Letters & Science – Social Sciences – African Am Studies Recruitment Period

Open date: September 29th, 2020

Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been...

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor-Anti-Black Racism and Social Inclusion Cluster-African American Studies and School of Social Welfare

September 20, 2021
Maria Heredia

Job link here

Job #JPF03145

African Am Studies / College of Letters & Science – Social Sciences / UC Berkeley

Position Overview

Position titles:

Assistant Professor Associate Professor, Full Professor Anticipated start: July 1, 2022 Application Window

Open September 14th, 2021 through Monday, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for two positions, one tenure-track (Assistant...

Assistant Professor Recruitment-Afterlives of Slavery–African American Studies–University of California, Berkeley

September 5, 2023
Maria Heredia

Assistant Professor-Afterlives of Slavery–African American Studies–University of California, Berkeley

The African American Studies Department at UC Berkeley seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose work demonstrates prior or potential contributions to the study of the Afterlives of Slavery. Expected start date: 07/01/2024.

To apply visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03886. This recruitment closes at 11:59 pm (PT) on 9/28/2023. For questions, contact...