In an email to Temple students and faculty,Tuesday, African American Studies Department Chairman Molefi Asante described Ichile as "one of our most active and valued faculty members."
"Of course, we were stunned and broken hearted; however, we must wish her well and regroup and move forward with the work to be done for the next year."
The Inquirer reports, both Ichile and her fiance both found jobs at Florida A&M University "and will be moving immediately."
Temple student leader Paul Cange, said students were shocked to learn Ichile is leaving.
"She was so important in the department, and she was well-liked," Cange said.
He said he had registered for his first class with her for the upcoming semester.
As undergraduate chairwoman, Ichile helped students who majored and minored in African-American studies stay on track with their classes.