African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (AAAD) is an interdisciplinary department dedicated to the study of the histories, cultures, and lived realities of people of African descent around the world.

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• Kenya Study-Abroad Experience — Summer 2025!

  AAAD is happy to announce a new Study-Abroad opportunity: UNC Swahili Intercultural Experience in Kenya. This initiative will offer students the chance to pursue the study of Swahili art, language, and culture in East Africa and is supported by the … Read more

• *NOW HIRING*: Teaching Assistant Professor of Yoruba Language & Culture

  The Department of African, African American, & Diaspora Studies is currently seeking to hire an Assistant and Associate Professor of African Studies. Please see the posting below, and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288499. The search committee will … Read more

• *NOW HIRING*: Assistant or Associate Professor of African Studies

  The Department of African, African American & Diaspora Studies is currently seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor of African Studies. Please see the posting below for details, and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288485. The search … Read more

• The AAAD Department is now accepting applications for our new Ph.D. program in Africana Studies! (deadline: 12/10/2024)

  Ph.D. Program in Africana Studies Department of African, African American & Diaspora Studies University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   The Department of African, African American & Diaspora Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill is proud to announce the launch of … Read more