Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

Page for academic jobs in Ethnic Studies (including African-American Studies) that begin in 2015.

Last year's page: Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

SEE ALSO: Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015 and American Studies 2015

For jobs in Ethnic American Literature (including Asian-American, Latino/a and Native American) that start in 2015, see Ethnic American Lit. 2015. For jobs in African-American Literature, see African American 2015.

For jobs in US Ethnic History that start in 2015 (including Chicano/a-Latino/a, African-American, and Native American History) see: North American History 2014-15.

See the blog Race and Ethnic Studies Funding Opportunities. (University of Chicago data blog for jobs, fellowships, postdocs, etc., in Race and Ethnic Studies)

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Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - African-American / Africana Studies

Amherst College (MA) - Black Atlantic

• The Departments of Black Studies and History at Amherst College invite applications for a tenure-line joint appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of the Black Atlantic.
• We seek a historian of colonial Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on the history of comparative slavery in the Americas. Research and teaching interests might include the following fields: comparative slave systems and the transatlantic slave trade; the impact of imperial expansion on indigenous populations and on pre-colonial Africa; histories of resistance and slave revolts; the slave family, gender, and sexuality; the rise of plantation agriculture and its effects on world trade systems; and abolition and transitions to free labor.

• Candidates should submit electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/25259 a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and syllabi for two proposed courses. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be assured of full consideration.

• Also posted at World/Global History 2014-15 and Latin American History 2014-15

Boston University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, African-American Studies

The African American Studies Program at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning July 2015, pending Provost approval. We seek a colleague suitable for joint appointment in any of the discipline(s) of Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, or Social Work whose research and teaching focus on the African American experience, with particular emphasis on North America in the contemporary period. Candidates with complementary interests in and appreciation for the international and comparative dimensions of African American life are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of specialization within disciplines are open. Boston University expects excellence in teaching and in research and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the PhD before September 1, 2015. Applications should be sent to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4291 and include 1) a letter describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of your scholarly writing; and 4) three letters of reference, sent directly by your referees.

• Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

• The description above asks only for one letter, but in the Academic Jobs Online application, the program asks for a "cover letter" AND a "letter describing your teaching and research interests." Any thoughts on whether a second cover letter is needed? 

Boston University (MA) - George and Joyce Wein Chair in African American Studies

The African American Studies Program at Boston University invites applications for the George and Joyce Wein Chair in African American Studies, with a joint appointment at the tenured full professor level in any of the discipline(s) of Anthropology, Biology, English, History, History of Art & Architecture, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Romance Studies, Sociology, or Social Work, beginning in July 2015. Pending Provost approval. We are looking for an established colleague with leadership capacity and an outstanding record of teaching and research on the African American experience in the contemporary period. Candidates with complementary interests in and appreciation for the international and comparative dimensions of African American life are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of specialization within disciplines are open. Boston University expects excellence in teaching and in research and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. Initial applications should be sent to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4292 and include 1) a letter describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience, and 2) curriculum vitae. References and letters may be requested later.

• Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Brooklyn College, CUNY (NY) - TT Assistant Professor - Caribbean Studies

The Department of Africana Studies at Brooklyn College the City University of New York invites candidates to apply for a tenure track Assistant Professor - Caribbean Studies Social Scientist beginning in the Fall of 2015. Applicants should specialize in contemporary Caribbean politics or societies, Caribbean migration to the United States, and Caribbean communities in the United States.

The candidate may teach courses in our department that are cross-listed with the Political Science Department, courses that are part of the degree requirements for the Caribbean Studies Program, and at least one course in the College's general education curriculum. In addition the candidate may participate in the emerging Urban Studies program.

The Africana Studies Department treats Africa and its diaspora in the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America with equal depth. Our focus on the Caribbean reflects our commitment to the borough and its high percentage of migrants from the English, Spanish, and French Caribbean. The majority of the College's students of African descent are from the Caribbean.

The successful candidate would perform teaching, research, publication, and curricular development in his/her areas of expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Ph.D. in the Social Sciences (Political Science or Sociology) required by the time of appointment

- A demonstrated history of engagement with their academic field, their institution, and their students

- A demonstrated proficiency in quantitative methodologies is preferred

Interested applicants should submit an application online by visiting http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/facultyjobs.

• CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2014.

Brown University (RI) - TT Asst. Professor, Africana Studies

The Department of Africana Studies at Brown University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Africana Studies in any discipline. Scholars working on issues surrounding the broader diaspora, and including strength in areas outside the United States, are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will begin on July 1, 2015.

Candidates must hold a PhD in their respective field at time of appointment and will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses as well as conduct research in their area.

• Interested candidates must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a dissertation chapter, book chapter, or essay-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.  All submissions must be uploaded into Interfolio . Complete applications received by November 10, 2014, will be given full consideration.  The committee intends to conduct preliminary interviews via Skype in December.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, African-American Studies

The Ethnic and Women’s Studies Department in the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2015. We seek a candidate with expertise in African American Studies. Preferences will be given to candidates with specializations, but not restricted, in the following areas: diaspora, critical prison studies, research methodologies, critical race theories, comparative social movements, cultural productions and/or performance, labor, education, digital and social media, queer/LGBT, gender, immigration, and multiracial/hybrid identities. The candidates will be expected to teach courses in their field of specializations, as well as additional EWS courses. In addition, the candidates should have the ability to teach comparative courses, integrate multiple disciplinary cultural and global perspectives, and incorporate educational technology in their teaching and professional activities. Candidates should also be committed to working with the campus cultural and gender centers and with diverse urban student populations.

The Position: The faculty members will teach undergraduate classes in the Ethnic and Women’s Studies Department. The position requires a proven record of teaching (minimum of two years), professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the university. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of: a cover letter describing the candidate’s teaching experience, research interests, and teaching philosophy that address the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; a sample course syllabus; a completed application form (http://academic.csupomona.edu/faculty/docs/application.pdf); a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); and three recently signed letters of reference (within the last two years).

• The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 14, 2014. Early response is encouraged and submission of cover letter and CV as separate PDF files is preferred. Submit additional material as separate PDF files. As process proceeds, candidates may be asked to submit additional sample syllabi and a writing example no longer than 20 pages. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to: Faculty Search Committee c/o Gilbert Cadena, Ph.D., Committee Chair, Ethnic & Women’s Studies Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Phone: 909.869.3595 FAX: 909.869.6797. Email: grcadena@csupomona.edu

California State University, East Bay (CA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, African-American Studies

The Department of Ethnic Studies seeks a candidate who will teach coursework within the area of African American studies with an emphasis on African American social justice. The successful candidate will also teach other coursework as assigned within the Department of Ethnic Studies. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with other hires within the 2015 new hire cohort theme of Teaching Sustainability in Diversity towards producing and implementing educational models that promote student learning in an integrative approach to social justice and sustainability. Successful candidate will be required to work with cross-campus initiatives to increase African-American student retention and graduation rates. In addition to teaching and research, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned PhD in Ethnic Studies or an allied field/discipline with specialization in African American Studies at time of appointment is required. Research in social justice within in an African American context as demonstrated by a record of scholarly achievement is required. Additional expertise and training in one or more of the following areas is preferred: sustainability/environmental racism, women of color feminism/womanism; civil rights movements; prison abolition movements; African-American GLBTQ activism; transnational organizing; structural inequality in education; and /or restorative justice. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively; experience working with a diverse student population, including first generation college students and students whose first language is not English. Experience with online coursework preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

• APPLICATION DEADLINE: For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by October 6, 2014. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita at https://my.csueastbay.edu/psp/pspdb1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - Assistant Professor, Pan-African Studies

Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Pan-African Studies. Starting Date: Fall, 2015

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Africana/Black Studies, African Studies, Religious Studies or related field. Candidates must be qualified to teach general education and upper division courses on precolonial African communities, cultures, religion, and philosophy. 

Preferred Qualifications: Record of excellent teaching and publication with a focus on precolonial Africa is desirable at the time of application. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Pan-African Studies. Preferred applicants will possess the ability to present precolonial African history, culture and religion in a manner that is accessible and applicable to a general student population as well as those with a particular interest in the field. Research in indigenous African religions, precolonial gender roles and familial/societal structures, and traditional cultural practices are all desirable sub-fields. Pan-African Studies is most interested in hiring a candidate whose teaching and scholarship resonate and connect with the wider community.

Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: Address applications and required documentation (preferably in pdf format) and/or requests for information to: Dr. Melina Abdullah, Chair, Department of Pan-African Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, KH C3095, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8225. PHONE: 323-343-2290. EMAIL: mabdull2@calstatela.edu

• Deadline not stated [posted 08/08/2014]

City College of New York, CUNY (NY) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor - Black Studies - Cinema

The Black Studies Program and the Department of Media and Communication Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor with research and teaching interests in Third World Cinema, with a specialization in African and African Diaspora cinemas, and secondary interests in film production, digital media, or digital humanities. The candidate must have ability to teach more broadly international film history and theory. Research or professional competence in a language other than English desirable. MFA, Ph.D., or comparable degree required.

The search continues the multi-year effort to develop Black Studies at CCNY into one of the premier programs in North America.The tenure home for the position is the Media and Communication Arts Department, with teaching split between that Department and Black Studies. 

Visit http://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (11434) or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include CV, one sample of scholarly or creative work, and teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy). Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted to http://filmstudies@ccny.cuny.edu. Additional materials may be requested.

• CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, with review of applications to begin November 1, 2014

• Also posted at Film Studies 2014-2015

City College of New York, CUNY (NY) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Prof. - Caribbean Studies

The Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor with research and teaching interests in Caribbean Studies.  The position is open to all historical periods. The program is interdisciplinary and welcomes applicants using comparative approaches in their research such as Comparative Ethnic Studies, Afro-Atlantic, Afro-Latin, and/or Hemispheric American Studies.  Prior teaching experience at the college or university level required. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include CV, one sample of scholarly or creative work, and teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy). Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted to humanities@ccny.cuny.edu. Additional materials may be requested.  

• Job link: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=49739
• Open until filled, with review of applications to begin December 15, 2014.

• Also posted at Latin American History 2014-15

Dartmouth College (NH) - Assoc. or Full Prof. - Contemporary Race and Ethnicity Studies

The program in African and African American Studies at Dartmouth College seeks to hire a social scientist working in the field of Contemporary Race and Ethnicity Studies, at the senior level. We have particular interest in someone whose scholarship concerns South America or Africa, but we are open to work on other regions in the African Diaspora. Specific disciplines of interest to us include anthropology, economics, geography, legal studies, political science, psychology, or public policy. We welcome applicants whose approach incorporates inequalities, social change, or human rights. In the fall of 2015, AAAS will launch a new foreign study program to Ghana, adding to our existing strengths in transnational and interdisciplinary studies. The appointment will be made in the AAAS program, but the successful candidate will find colleagues in a variety of departments and programs in the College.

Minimum requirements: Ph.D. and at least six years of teaching experience, with appropriate peer-reviewed publications for the rank of tenured associate or full professor.

• Letter of application, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research interests and of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation and sample of published work to http://apply.interfolio.com/25596 by November 10th.

Eastern Michigan University (MI) - TT Assistant Professor of African American Studies

The Department of Africology and African American Studies at Eastern Michigan University is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill a position as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American Studies with an established specialization and expertise in the affairs of African-origin communities located in the Caribbean and/or South American regions.

These population-areas, among other regions, constitute a critical pillar of academic credibility and intellectual integrity in holistic studies of the African world. This new hire must possess or demonstrate a capacity for developing needed and viable curricular proposals related to African-origin communities of the Caribbean and/or South American regions, including a new minor in "African Caribbean and/or South American Studies" as part of the overall curricular programs of the department.

The candidate must possesses a good record of scholarship and teaching. We want a versatile scholar who has shown commitment to the discipline of African American Studies as his or her primary choice of academic career. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in African American Studies or a cognate area. ABD candidates are welcome to apply, provided that by the effective date of the appointment in fall, 2015, a successful applicant must have earned his or her doctorate degree in African American Studies or a cognate area.

All applications must be made online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/default.cfm

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. Each applicant must also provide transcripts of his/her academic degrees, a pertinent writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be addressed and sent to the Chair of the search committee for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American Studies, Department of Africology and African American Studies, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.

• The deadline for submission of complete applications is November 15, 2014. Review of the applications will begin after that date.

Johns Hopkins University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor, Africana Studies (2 Positions)

The Center for Africana Studies of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Social Sciences, with special consideration given to those working in the disciplines of economics, anthropology, or political science; particularly those whose work in these disciplines focuses on inequality or public health. The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) is an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of African American Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Urban Studies.

For more information on CAS, please visit our website http://krieger.jhu.edu/africana/index.html

NOTE: We have a second opportunity available for an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Humanities. That opportunity may be viewed at http://apply.interfolio.com/25088/.

• Humanities Job Description: "The Center for Africana Studies of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Humanities, with special consideration given to those working in the disciplines of philosophy, history, English, or anthropology. Candidates whose work engages with music are also welcome. The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) is an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of African American Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Urban Studies. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the home department of his/her discipline whose teaching and service will be evenly allocated between Africana Studies and that department. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply."

Qualifications: A successful candidate will be a rising scholar with demonstrated research in his/her field. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the home department of his/her discipline whose teaching and service will be evenly allocated between Africana Studies and that department. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Please send letter of application, a current CV, a statement of current research projects, and a copy of one representative publication online to Search Committee Chair via http://apply.interfolio.com/25089.

• Review of applications will begin September 2014 [review deadline applies to both positions].

• They reposted the call in the Chronicle website four days ago. [posted 10/7]

• Additional information requested. [posted 10/11]

• For which position have you applied-humanities or social science?

• Humanities...you?
• Humanities. 

• Good luck. I'm hoping to hear something soon about where they are in the process.
• Likewise! I wish you all the best! What additional information did the committee request?
• To upload my reference letters.
• Has there been any more movement on the humanities front ? (10/25)

Mississippi State University (MS) - TT Asst. Professor, African American Studies and Sociology

African American Studies and the Department of Sociology at Mississippi State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in the Fall Semester of 2015. This will be a joint hire, and tenure will be granted in Sociology. The Department of Sociology offers courses leading to the doctoral degree. African American Studies awards a minor with 18 credit hours. Applicants with a background in social movements, race, inequality or stratification are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to candidates who have an interdisciplinary background in African American Studies. The successful candidate will teach specific courses in African American Studies, including the Introduction to African American Studies and the African Diaspora. Our faculty are also expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students in their tenure department. African American Studies is an interdisciplinary program with faculty working in the humanities, social sciences and education. Applicants are urged to submit evidence of their promise to successfully publish in their chosen field and contribute to the vibrant intellectual life of African American Studies and their tenure department. A Ph.D. by the time of appointment is required.

• Applicants are required to complete Mississippi State University’s Personal Demographic Form at http://www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF # 8404). The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2014. Mississippi State University is a land-grant public university that enrolls approximately 20,000 students. The Carnegie Foundation classifies Mississippi State as a very high research intensive university, which represents the highest level of research activity for doctorate-granting institutions.
• Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and three confidential letters of recommendation to Chair, AAS-Sociology Position, P.O. Box 846, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Electronic submissions (pdf format only) are welcomed and may be sent to ljh154@msstate.edu.

Northwestern University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor, Black Politics

The Department of African American Studies at Northwestern University solicits applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the area of Black politics to begin September 2015. We have particular interests in scholars whose work explores black politics and popular culture, diaspora theory, or Black politics outside of the U.S., but we will consider applications with other focuses as well. The position is full time in the Department of African American Studies but may include a courtesy appointment in another department. A Ph.D. in Political Science, African American Studies or other appropriate discipline is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one publication or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.  

• Applicants should submit electronically via this link http://www.afam.northwestern.edu/ by October 15, 2014. Northwestern strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Temple University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor, African-American Studies

Position for Fall 2015 (Tenure Track Position in African American Studies)

Assistant Professor in African American Studies at Temple University. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies, or a related social science or liberal discipline, with an emphasis on the nature of social anthropology. The preferred areas of specialization are contemporary language and cultural analysis, African festivals and rituals, and the influence of culture on social movements for justice. The applicant should be conversant with the latest theories in African and American society, kinship and relational modalities in the African world, and contemporary African American expressions of language. The applicant should demonstrate an interest in pursuing a research agenda consistent with working in a research-oriented department. A Ph.D. is required. Salary competitive. Tenure Track Appointment. Temple University is an equal opportunity employer.

• Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages) by December 1, 2014 to: Anne Eckert at ake@temple.edu or Molefi Kete Asante, Department of African American Studies, Temple University, 1115 W. Polett, Philadelphia, Pa. l9122.

University at Albany, SUNY (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Africana Studies

The Department of Africana Studies at the University at Albany is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in the 2015 Fall Semester. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a Social Sciences-related field from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting institution. Successful candidates must have expertise in quantitative social sciences and statistics and be able to work with and teach a culturally diverse population. Preferred research interests include the Black Family, Gender Studies, Race Theory, and Social Thought, but other research areas will also be considered.

• Applicants must submit the following documents online http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=46975: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements on research and teaching. Four letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if available), and transcripts (graduate and undergraduate) should be submitted by mail to: Dr. Oscar Williams, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Africana Studies, BA 115, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12222. Applicants must address their experience working with and teaching diverse populations. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Complete applications will be reviewed starting on September 30th; the review will continue until the position is filled.

University of Louisville (KY) - TT Asst. Professor of Pan-African Studies - Race, Ethnicity and the Law

he University of Louisvilles Department of Pan-African Studies seeks a scholar for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 2015 whose area of focus is Race, Ethnicity and the Law. The successful candidate should be a strong scholar in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties of African-Americans and people of the African Diaspora. The candidate must have teaching and research interests that include structural racism and its impact on policies and practices that address disparities based on race and ethnicity as well as gender, sexual orientation and immigration status. The candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise students Masters and Doctoral research. We are seeking candidates who have completed the Ph.D. or J.D. Outstanding ABD candidates will also be considered.

• Link to Apply
• Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a description of courses taught, sample syllabi, research interests, and transcripts to Dr. Joy Carew, chair of the search committee by November 15, 2014.

University of Maryland, College Park (MD) - Five Open-Rank Tenured and Tenure-Track Positions (Cluster Hire) in African American Studies

The African American Studies Department (AASD) at the University of Maryland, College Park will be accepting applications for five open rank faculty appointments until all positions are filled. AASD is an interdisciplinary unit located within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (http://www.aasd.umd.edu/). The department presently offers a B.A. in both Social/Cultural Analysis and Public Policy, and has gained university approval for a graduate program with emphasis areas in Health and Family Well-being; Urban and Community Studies; and Race, Gender and Social Status, with all three relating to Black populations in the U.S., Africa and the African Diaspora. We seek to make multiple faculty appointments that will enhance the department’s leadership, support the development of its research centers and graduate programs, and augment undergraduate instruction and mentorship.

Applicants from all disciplines are welcome, but preference will be given to applicants in the social sciences, applied sciences (e.g. public health, education), and the fields of African American History and Diaspora/Cultural Studies whose research and teaching align with our degree options. For appointments at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, preference will be given to candidates who have a distinguished record of research and teaching; a record of external financial support; evidence of institutional service, and the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals affiliated with state and federal agencies, foundations, and other non-governmental organizations. The minimum qualifications for applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor are a conferred doctoral degree and evidence of research experience and teaching.

• Application process: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For best consideration applications should be received no later than November 1, 2014. Applications must include 1) a curriculum vita; 2) a statement of research interests and plans; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience and interests; 4) two writing samples; and, 5) the names, titles and contact information of three references who may be asked for letters of recommendation. All materials must be uploaded in separate PDF formatted documents at https://jobs.umd.edu. No materials other than what is asked for should be included with the application. The committee will contact applicants before soliciting letters of recommendation. Questions pertaining to the above may be directed to the search committee coordinator, Ms. Marci Deloatch, via email at mdeloatc@umd.edu, or via phone at 301-405-1158.
• Direct link to application: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/29321

University of Maryland, College Park (MD) - Associate Professor, Women's Studies - Af Am/Af Diaspora

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for an appointment as associate professor in our interdisciplinary Women’s Studies Department. We seek a senior scholar focusing on race and racialization, whose principal area of research is African American and/or African Diaspora related.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in her or his area of expertise as well as to share in teaching the core undergraduate and graduate courses in Women’s Studies. The scholar in this position will have the opportunity to contribute to building departmental strengths and emphases, including the minor in Black Women’s Studies, as well as new curricula at the graduate and undergraduate level. As a senior member of the faculty, the scholar is expected to participate actively in the life of the Department and the University.

We seek a scholar with a distinguished record of research and scholarship, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an aptitude for mentoring graduate students in an interdisciplinary program. Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree required.

Applications should be submitted online to https://ejobs.umd.edu (position number 104153) and include a 3-4 page cover letter (describing scholarly achievements, contributions to relevant fields, and trajectory of work as it relates to current research agenda; teaching philosophy and experience, including experience in mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students; and major contributions to the institutions, professions and communities in which the applicant has served), a curriculum vitae, a writing sample (one article or book chapter), one syllabus, and the contact information for three recommenders who will submit their references online. If there are other forms of work or URLs related to their work that candidates want the committee to consider, applicants have the option of submitting a single pdf file with a representative sample.

• For best consideration, please ensure that all application materials are uploaded by December 1, 2014. For questions about the application process, contact JV Sapinoso at sapinoso@umd.edu; questions about the position should be addressed to: Elsa Barkley Brown, Chair, Search Committee, via email to barkleyb@umd.edu.

• Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015

University of Virginia (VA) - Assoc. Professor, Race, Religion and the African Diaspora

he Department of Religious Studies and the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies invite applications for a joint professorship in Race, Religion and the African Diaspora at the rank of associate professor. We seek candidates whose teaching and research explore the role of religion within black communities in the United States or the wider African Diaspora, and whose work considers the intersection of religion and race on any number of levels--cultural, historical, philosophical, or theological. Responsibilities include teaching half-time in Religious Studies and half-time in African American and African Studies, as well as proportional service to both units. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field. They should integrate interdisciplinary approaches in their scholarship and teaching, and possess a proven record of scholarly engagement and publication. The appointment start date is August 25, 2015.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@Uva (https://jobs.virginia.edu), select posting number 0615097 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample letter or chapter-length scholarly work (Attach to Writing Sample 1) and contact information for three references.

Your three reference letter writers should email their letters directly to Cynthia Hoehler-Fatton, Chair, Race, Religion and the African Diaspora Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, at: chh3a@virginia.edu. Questions regarding the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to Julie Garmel, Department of Religious Studies at: jg4e@virginia.edu

• Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2014. The search will remain open until filled.

• Also posted at Religious Studies 2014-2015

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Assistant Professor of African Diaspora, Cultural, and Music Studies

The Department of African Languages and Literature (ALL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks an outstanding teacher-scholar for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2015 in African and African diaspora cultural studies, with particular expertise in music studies.  Ph.D. prior to start of appointment. The ideal candidate for this position will be an intellectually flexible scholar, well-versed in contemporary cultural, critical, or literary theory, who will be able to actively support the Department’s interest in the interdisciplinary study of African cultures. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the interdepartmental initiatives in global music studies and African studies. Specialists in African popular music, African diaspora studies, sound studies, political/social theory, and/or critical race studies are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with special courses devoted to the appointee’s areas of specialization.  It is the department’s expectation that the successful candidate will become a vital member of the intellectual life of the Department of African Languages and Literature, a top-tier African Studies Program, the African Diaspora and Atlantic World Research Circle, and the Global Music Studies initiative. Service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally is required.

Please send a cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests and experience, a CV, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, a 15-25 page writing sample, and names and e-mail addresses of three referees. Letters of reference will be requested by the search committee in due course.

All application materials should be submitted online at http://go.wisc.edu/4uk170 . If necessary, materials may also be sent as e-mail attachments to Professor Aliko Songolo (asongolo@wisc.edu), Chair, Department of African Languages & Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Please copy search committee co-chairs, Professors Tejumola Olaniyan (tolaniyan@wisc.edu) and Ronald Radano (rmradano@wisc.edu). To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than November 18, 2014.

Additional information about this position is available at: http://go.wisc.edu/nd2rw8

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. The University of Wisconsin-Madison promotes excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

• To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than November 18, 2014.

• Also posted at Musicology/Ethnomusicology 2014-15

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Asian-American Studies

Brooklyn College, CUNY - TT Assistant Professor - Asian/Asian American Lit. (English) - CANCELLED

The Brooklyn College English department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with course design and teaching experience in the literatures of Asian America and Asia or the Asian diasporas in their socio-historical contexts. Candidates should have a promising research and publication agenda, a commitment to college service, and interest in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Asian American/Asian Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, English, or American Studies in hand or to be awarded by May 2015.

COMPENSATION: $61,903 - $74,133; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

• CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

• INDEED.COM (Assistant Professor - Asian/Asian American Literature)

• Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2015
• From Ethnic American Lit page: "(10/15/14) This job posting no longer exists. I contacted HR and was told that the job search was canceled this morning due to budgetary reasons."

Princeton University (NJ) - Tenured Professor/Associate Professor, Asian American Studies

Princeton University seeks distinguished candidates for a tenured professorship in Asian American Studies, including, but not exclusive to, migration and transpacific Asian Studies. Preference will be given to candidates whose work, while centrally located in Asian American Studies, also builds substantial and visionary bridges to other fields of inquiry, especially Anthropology, East Asian Studies, Politics, Religion, literary/cultural studies, and comparative race studies.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the department(s) best suited to his or her research and will be affiliated with the Program in American Studies. Field of specialization is open.

• Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a vita which includes three names of reference, and a writing sample. The letter of interest should include the candidate's sense of the field and his or her vision for the future of Asian American Studies. Evaluation of applicants will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.

San José State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Asian-American Studies

Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Department. Specialization: Asian American Studies

Job Opening ID (JOID): 23003

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure track)

Qualifications: Ph.D.in Social Science discipline or related discipline required at the time of hiring. We seek to hire a faculty member whose specializations are in Asian American Studies and/or comparative history and politics; secondary area of competence is open. The successful candidate is expected to teach the two-semester General Education course sequence: Asian American in the US: Historical and Political Process. Applicants should have an awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse multicultural student population through training, teaching, and other similar experience.

Responsibilities: Teaching and research in areas of expertise as well as new course development appropriate to an interdisciplinary department; assessment of student learning in General Education and in the program; service and governance activities appropriate to rank; four course per semester teaching load. Candidate must address the needs of a diverse student population in terms of age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation, demonstrated through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Starting Date: August 18, 2015

• Application Procedures: For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by November 7, 2014 to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0122.  Please include JOID # on all correspondence.

University of Illinois at Chicago (IL) - TT Asst. Professor, Exile, Conflict, and Security Studies (Asian-American Studies)

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois, Chicago is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor in Exile, Conflict, and Security Studies beginning Fall, 2015 subject to budgetary approval. The primary appointment for this position will be in the Asian American Studies Program (75%), with a possible joint appointment in another academic unit at UIC. This search is part of a multiple-hire cluster initiative on Diaspora Studies, exploring the complex, multi-faceted, and multi-directional frictions and flows, mobilities and immobilities that have accompanied globalization, imperialism, and neoliberalism in the modern world.

Candidates whose work focuses on Asian diasporas, exploring the multiple dimensions of exile, conflict, and (in)security made manifest in the context of geo-political unrest, war, occupation, and/or “failed” and marketized states and who can teach core undergraduate courses in the Asian American Studies Program will receive strongest consideration. The field of specialization is open, but we especially welcome candidates with interdisciplinary, transnational, and comparative projects informed by one or more of the following fields of inquiry: critical ethnic studies, critical diaspora studies, transnational feminist studies, critical refugee studies, and critical legal studies. The standard teaching load is 2/2. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

• Complete applications submitted by November 20, 2014 will be given full consideration. Applicants should complete an online application with the names and email addresses of three references at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=45476&job=assistant-professor-diaspora-exile-conflict-security-asian-american-studies and upload a CV, cover letter, statements of research interest and teaching pedagogy and a 20-page writing sample.

University of California San Diego (CA) - Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor in Transnational Asia and Asian Diaspora Studies

The Ethnic Studies Department ( http://www.ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu/ ) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for an open rank tenure-track or tenured appointment in Transnational Asia and Asian Diaspora Studies beginning Fall 2015 (pending budget approval). We welcome applicants from all fields and disciplines whose work conceptualizes Asia and Asian diaspora in relation to the history of colonialism and settler colonialism, imperialism, militarism and globalization. We seek to increase our expertise in transnational migration, indigeneity, religion, gender and sexuality, labor, and science or environmental studies/justice. The appointee must have a rich knowledge of the linkages between Asian nation-states/cultures, Asian or Pacific Islander Indigenous or stateless peoples and their global diasporas.

• For a complete description of the position and applications, please visit us at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00630 . The deadline to apply is December 1, 2014. The position start date is July 1, 2015. Salary based on published UC pay scales.
• Also posted at Asian History 2014-15

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Latino/a - Chicano/a Studies / Hispanic Studies

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) - Assoc. or Full Prof. - Puerto Rican and Latino Studies

The Department of Puerto Rican and/or Latino/a Studies at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies to begin in the Fall of 2015. 

The successful candidate should have a strong publishing record as a historian. Desirable teaching and research interests include, but are not limited to Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Mexicans, and Women.

In accord with Brooklyn College's distinguished reputation, emphasis is placed on excellent teaching skills at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  The successful candidate will teach in the nationally recognized core curriculum.  S/he is expected to maintain an active research agenda that will coincide with the department's mission. We seek applicants who will participate in service to the students, department, college, university, and community.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. in history or a related field; specializations in Latin and Latin American studies are required - A secondary area of expertise in economics and/or health is also of interest - Experience teaching and developing interdisciplinary courses

• Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - Asst. Professor, Dept. of Chicano Studies and Honors College

Position: Assistant Professor, Department of Chicano Studies and Honors College, joint appointment.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution of higher education by the beginning of the appointment. Candidates should have expertise in cultural studies, including mastery of interdisciplinary methodologies from the social sciences and/or humanities. Candidates should provide record of-or potential for-scholarly activity (involving students whenever possible) and peer-reviewed publications, as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have experience and/or interest in teaching in Honors and in helping to build an Honors culture that promotes diversity and student success. Additionally, applicants should also have experience and/or interest in teaching in a multidisciplinary department that address issues specific to Latino/a Chicana/o populations. Areas of interest include leadership, public policy studies, health disparities, community medicine and community based organizations/programming. Experience mentoring students in undergraduate research and community based participatory research is also preferred, as is potential for success in securing external funding, participation in relevant professional organizations, and university teaching experience.

Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, but official transcripts required of finalists at a later stage), three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Application: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Address applications, required documentation and/or request for information to: Mike Soldatenko, Department of Chicano Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90032. 323-343-2190

Johns Hopkins University (MD)  - TT Assistant Professorship of Latino Studies

The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of Latino Studies, beginning July 1, 2015. The successful candidate will hold a tenure-track appointment in the home department of his/her own discipline and evenly allocate teaching and service between the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) and their home department. At least half of the successful candidate's courses will be Latino Studies courses cross-listed with PLAS. Applications from all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities are welcome. Ph.D. required by time of appointment.

• Please submit a cover letter, C.V., writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference online through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/25155). Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014 and continue until the search is completed.

Kansas State University (KS) - TT Asst. Professor, Chicano/a Studies

• The Department of American Ethnic Studies at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Chicano/a Studies in the American Ethnic Studies Department, Kansas State University.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chicano/a Studies, Ethnic Studies, or related field by August 2014.  We especially welcome applications with significant training and experience in participatory action research and other community-based advocacy research methods that utilize intersectional, decolonial, and social justice frameworks.
• Include electronic submission of the following materials in one PDF file: cover letter, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and any available evidence of teaching effectiveness, CV, and names and contact information of three references
• Send all application materials as one PDF file to: ethnic studies@ksu.edu and address all application materials to: Professor Yolanda Broyles-González, Head, American Ethnic Studies Department
• Application deadline is November 21, 2014.  

Mills College (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies: Latina/o, Chicana/o Studies

The Ethnic Studies (ES) Department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Latino/a Studies and/or Chicana/o Studies to begin Fall 2015. The ES Department at Mills College is a vibrant hub of intellectual inquiry, critical pedagogy and social justice-oriented activity. The Department aims to produce graduates who have the confidence, skills and experience to become leaders and change agents, to think critically, and to engage capably, responsibly and ethically with diverse communities.

We seek an engaged scholar with a commitment to research and publishing as well as to teaching and mentoring students. The successful candidate will: teach undergraduate courses in Latina/o Studies, which may include Chicana/o Studies courses; teach one or more core ES courses; supervise undergraduate research by ES majors; contribute to the Latin American Studies program; serve as an academic advisor; be actively involved in service to the Department and the College; maintain a productive program of scholarship; and engage actively with Chicana/o and/or Latina/o Studies as a discipline. The ES Department recognizes that effective learning includes hands-on experience, and we provide co-curricular and community-based learning opportunities. The successful candidate will teach a community organizing course focusing on Latina/o Heritage Month and will supervise service learning in local Latina/o communities.

The successful candidate will utilize an intersectional analysis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class and nation in their research and teaching. They will have a social science background and proven engagement with anti-oppressive, community-based and/or participatory research methodologies. Ability to teach courses on Latin America and the Caribbean strongly desired.

Requirements: Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment; robust program of community-engaged scholarly research; evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching; participatory pedagogical approach; dedication to educating women of color.

Mills College is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on 135 beautiful acres in the foothills of Oakland, California. Additional information about Mills College can be obtained on our website at http://www.mills.edu. Women and other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Mills College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to diversity and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines, but to engage diverse perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Applicants should submit a) a letter of application, b) a current CV (with contact information for three references), (c) a research statement detailing the candidate’s research agenda, (d) a teaching statement outlining the candidate’s approach to teaching, (e) 2-3 samples of scholarly work.

• The application deadline is November 14, 2014, however, applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please apply online, here:

http://mills.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=54087

Purdue University (IN) - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies - Latino/a Studies

The American Studies Program at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor of American Studies with a focus on Latino/a Studies. The position will start August 15, 2015. We seek candidates whose scholarship takes an innovative, creative, and interdisciplinary approach to Latino/a Studies. We seek a dynamic scholar and collaborative colleague who demonstrates the desire and ability to establish interdisciplinary teaching, research, and/or community engagement partnerships with faculty within the College of Liberal Arts and across the broader university, as well as with community partners. Candidates should exhibit expertise in Latino/a Studies, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to at least one of the following program core areas: activism, resistance, and social movements; comparative race and ethnicity; design and material culture; gender, sexuality, and queer; new media and popular culture; science, technology, and environment; and transnational America.

The appointment requires a Ph.D. in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latino/a Studies, or a cognate program in the social sciences or humanities. The American Studies Program expects faculty members to participate in program activities, supervise and serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and teach courses supporting the graduate and undergraduate programs. The teaching load is 2-2. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in Latino/a Studies and American Studies, in addition to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization.

To apply, submit a letter of application including a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and three (3) letters of reference to Brandi Plantenga (bplante@purdue.edu). Direct position inquiries to Rayvon Fouché (rfouche@purdue.edu).

If electronic submission is not possible, please send application documents to: Rayvon Fouché, Director American Studies Purdue University, G10 Heavilon Hall, 500 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

• Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
• Also posted at American Studies 2015

Scripps College (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Hispanic Studies

Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the Hispanic Studies Department. The department is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment for fall of 2015 either in

• Spanish Caribbean literary and cultural criticism with sound knowledge of Caribbean cultures and contexts or
• Central American transnational literatures and cultures with expertise in indigenous cultures or
• Andean transnational literature and cultures. Expertise in Quechua language and indigenous cultures particularly desired.

We are seeking candidates who specialize in colonial and postcolonial studies and African and indigenous diaspora discourses and those who take a transnational or comparative approach in their work. We particularly welcome candidates with research areas including — but not limited to — race and sexuality studies, postcolonial eco-criticism, urban studies, translation theory, new media, and Visual and Performance Studies to forge a strong dialogue between, and within, our areas of specialization pertaining to Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, and Africa.

The Department seeks a colleague with dynamic, innovative teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. The teaching load is five courses per year, including language classes, surveys, and courses in the area of specialization. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities program is expected. Ph.D preferred but ABD will be considered. Previous teaching experience and native or near native fluency in Spanish required.

Please submit letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages to AcademicJobsOnline.

• Link to Apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3934
• Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014. Interviews will be held at the Modern Language Association Conference in Vancouver, January 8-11, 2015. For more information, contact the Chair of the Search Committee: Prof. Marina Pérez de Mendiola, Box 4049, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave. Claremont, CA 91711. Phone: (909) 607-3545.

• Also posted at Comparative 2015

University of Kansas (KS) - TT Assistant Professor - American Studies - Migration Studies or Latina/o Studies

The University of Kansas American Studies Department invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in American Studies.

We are interested in candidates whose work emphasizes Migration, with substantive expertise in Latina/o Studies.

The secondary areas of specialization are open and may include: gender, the family, and migration; comparative and historical migration; diasporas; human trafficking; migration in the Americas; public policy and law; and the ethical and moral dimensions of migration.

A complete on-line application includes the following materials: cover letter that includes research interests and teaching approach; curriculum vitae; writing sample of no more than 50 pages; course syllabi; and the names, e-mail, and contact information for three references.

• Initial review of applications begins November 26, 2014 and will continue as long as required to identify a qualified pool. For a complete announcement and to apply on-line, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/1917BR

• Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015, American Studies 2015 and Latin American History 2014-15

University of New Hampshire (NH) - TT Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies

The Spanish & Portuguese Program of the Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies beginning Fall 2015.

The ideal candidate will specialize in U.S. Latina/o literary or cultural studies and preference will be given to candidates with a focus on Caribbean literatures and cultures in the U.S. Candidates with other specialties within U.S. Latina/o literary and cultural studies, or who specialize in Caribbean literature and culture with a secondary specialty or demonstrated interest in U.S. Latina/o literature and culture, may also be considered. 

Minimum qualifications for the position include: Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment (August 15) in Spanish, Comparative Literature, Latina/o Studies or a closely related field, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, evidence of a robust research agenda, and teaching experience at the college/university level. 

To receive full consideration for this position, in addition to completing the required on-line application form, please be prepared to submit: a letter of application, CV, writing sample (not to exceed 20 pp.), statement of research plan, statement of teaching philosophy, and graduate transcript.

Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by the referees to Casey Darasz at casey.darasz@unh.edu.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2014. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype in mid-January.

Apply at: https://jobs.usnh.edu/ (Posting Number/Job Order #: 0902426)

• Deadline: Dec. 15 2014.

• Also posted at Comparative 2015 and Other Ethnic American 2015

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Native American Studies

College of St. Scholastica (MN) - Full-Time/TT Faculty Position in American Indian Studies

The Department of History and Politics at the College of St. Scholastica invites applications for a full-time position in American Indian Studies with a preferred start date of January 2015. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including History, American Studies, Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Anthropology.

The successful candidate will teach courses in American Indian History and develop other classes that complement existing offerings in the American Indian Studies minor, the Department of History and Politics, and/or other departments.

Required Qualifications: M.A. (required) or Ph.D. (preferred). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in order to be eligible for a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will have some teaching experience, show the potential for active scholarship, and will demonstrate a dedication to working with diverse communities. The College of St. Scholastica is located in an area of striking natural beauty and within close proximity to a number of Indian reservations and tribal communities. The institution is committed to strengthening its relationship to students from tribal communities, and to preparing all students to live and work in a diverse world.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

For more information and to apply, visit www.csshrjobs.com. The College of St. Scholastica is an equal opportunity employer committed to enriching education and promoting opportunity through a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

https://www.csshrjobs.com/postings/5323

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach three letters of recommendation that address the expertise and qualities needed for this position or mail to: Human Resources, The College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811.

• Review of applications will begin August 15 and continue until the position is filled.
• Also posted at North American History 2014-15

Montana State University-Northern (USA: MT) - History & Native American Studies

• Assistant Professor of History & Native American Studies
• Length: Tenure-track (start date of January 2015)
• The purpose of this position is to teach history and Native American studies in general education, Native American studies minor, and secondary teacher preparation programs. The Native American Studies program offers an interdisciplinary education that examines the cultures, history, literature, and politics of American Indians.
• Link to Apply: https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/306
• Open until Filled (posted 07/09/14)

• Also posted at North American History 2014-15

San Diego State University (CA) - Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies with Emphasis in Literature and/or Sustainability

The Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American Indian literature or environmental sustainability. We seek candidates with rigorous publication records. Commitment to collaborate with indigenous communities, practice-based research agenda, and interdisciplinary teaching ability desired. Ph.D. or M.F.A required.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Please submit (1) application letter, (2) CV, (3) scholarly writing sample, (4) three relevant course syllabi, and (5) three reference letters to http://apply.interfolio.com/26089.

• Review of applications begins October 15, 2014. Incomplete applications not considered.

• Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2015

University of Alabama (AL) - pre-1865 Native American Studies

• The Department of American Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in pre-1865 with a specialization in Native American Studies.
• Minimum Preferred Qualifications: We welcome scholars with training in interdisciplinary fields as well as in social science or humanities and fine arts disciplines. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate (MA) American Studies courses. ABD considered for interview if degree is completed by start date. PhD is required. To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the online application. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a transcript of graduate work, and a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation may be either submitted online or mailed directly to Search Committee, American Studies Department, University of Alabama, ten Hoor Hall 101, Box 870214, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0214.
• Formal review of applications will begin November 17, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Michael D. Innis-Jiménez, Search Committee Chair, at mdinnisjimenez@bama.ua.edu.

• Also posted at North American History 2014-15

University of Southern California (CA) - TT Assistant / Associate Professor, Native North American Indigenous Experience

The Department of American Studies & Ethnicity, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor in the field of Native North American Indigenous Experience with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2015. The successful candidate will be an intellectually expansive scholar trained in the humanities, social sciences or a related interdisciplinary field specializing in North American Native American studies.  The candidate must have a doctoral degree in appropriate field of study prior to appointment.

• We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2014. Applications should include: 1) A letter of application that specifically addresses the candidate's qualifications for the position, with areas of specialization, research and teaching interests clearly identified, 2) a current CV, 3) the contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of reference, and 4) a writing sample (limited to 40 pages). When desired, referees will be contacted upon submission of the application and provided with information on how to upload their letters of reference. In order to be considered, applicants must submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/29906. To learn more about the Department, visit our website at http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/   
• Also posted at North American History 2014-15

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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN) - Assistant Professorship in Race, Ethnicity and Indigenous Issues

The Department of Sociology at University of Toronto Mississauga within the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2015. We seek a candidate with primary scholarly interests in the sociology of race, ethnicity, and/or indigenous issues. Our ideal candidate will contribute to the University’s commitment to equity and diversity. A Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience.

Successful candidates will teach in the undergraduate program at the University of Toronto Mississauga. They will also be a member of the Graduate Department of Sociology, University of Toronto and will be expected to develop an independently funded program of research and teach in the graduate program at the downtown campus.  The successful applicant will join a vibrant intellectual community of world-class scholars at Canada’s leading university. The Greater Toronto Area offers amazing cultural and demographic diversity and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by clicking on the link below. Applicants should include 1) a cover letter describing their research agenda, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy). Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters of recommendation directly to the department via email (on letterhead, signed and scanned) to socadmin.utm@utoronto.ca by the closing date of September 10, 2014.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.  Please submit attachments in PDF format only and label your attachments accordingly as cover letter, CV, or teaching dossier. If you have questions about this position, please contact socadmin.utm@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional information on the Department can be found at www.utm.utoronto.ca/sociology (for undergraduate studies) and www.sociology.utoronto.ca (for graduate studies).

• Deadline: 10 Sept. 2014.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - General / Mixed / Open Ethnic Studies / Race Studies

Appalachian State University - TT Asst Prof Sustainable Development / Culture and Environment

The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2015. We seek broadly trained applicants with expertise in Culture and Environment, whose work is in the environmental humanities and/or the humanistic social sciences and situated in the larger context of sustainable development. The area of specialization is open. Candidates must have a PhD by the beginning of the appointment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses in global and/or postcolonial environmental literature, environmental humanities, and upper-level coursework in the candidate’s area of expertise. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research and a strong desire to contribute to a vibrant, growing department. We welcome applications from candidates whose work links two or more disciplines. The department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.

The teaching load is three courses per semester for faculty with an active research agenda. Faculty must be able to maintain a productive level of scholarship and participate regularly in curriculum development, student advisement, and service activities.

Applications should include: 1) a letter of interest that includes discussion of relevant scholarly research and teaching philosophy; 2) a curriculum vitae, including contact information for at least three references; and 3) a 500-word maximum statement articulating your approach to the interface of sustainable development and Culture and Environment, including a discussion of how your work will complement the department’s existing emphases on sustainable agriculture, critical development studies, and environmental studies.

• All application materials should be submitted as a single PDF file to <westermanjh [at] appstate.edu>. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jennifer Westerman, at <westermanjh [at] appstate.edu>.

• Also posted at Environmental (Literature) 2015, Environmental Studies 2014-2015, Comparative 2015 and Anglophone 2015

College of Wooster (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, Soc. or Anthro. (Race and Ethnicity) - (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2014)

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in sociology or anthropology. Appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level, and will begin August 2015. The primary teaching responsibilities of this position are courses on race and ethnicity in the United States, as well as our introductory course(s). Preference will be given to applicants who are also able to teach courses in at least two of the following areas: social statistics, inequality, and urban studies. The ability to contribute to interdepartmental programs, such as Africana Studies or Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies is highly desirable. This position will also be expected to participate in the College's First-Year Seminar program and the advising of senior theses. Areas of research and specialization are open. A Ph.D. in sociology or anthropology, and teaching experience, are preferred, but ABDs will be considered. Applications should include: letter of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations. Application materials should be submitted electronically to Santha Schuch, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, at sschuch@wooster.edu Questions about the position should be directed to Anne Nurse, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, at anurse@wooster.edu.

• Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

Oregon State University (OR) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor - Ethnic Studies

The School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Ethnic Studies.

This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the topic specific to the area of specialization, engage in research, university service, community outreach on and off campus, and regular faculty activities within the program, such as academic advising and serving as an advisor for community-based student internships.

The mission of the Ethnic Studies program is to provide an academic opportunity of excellence for critical, multidisciplinary investigation of the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality, and of the articulated concerns of the four major racialized minority groups in the United States: Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanos/Latinos. The program is currently expanding its offerings to include coverage of race and ethnicity in a global context. The Ethnic Studies program is focused in undergraduate education, offering BA or BS degrees. A graduate minor is also offered.

The Ethnic Studies program is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society, which also includes Anthropology; World Languages and Cultures; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The School has approximately 40 majors and 20 minors. The School's central focus is on global justice with emphases in social and environment justice, food insecurity, and Latino/a studies. This position within the School's Ethnic Studies Program will help build upon our commitments to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for an increasingly diverse student body.

Minimum/Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field by start of employment. Strong record of research and experience teaching at a college or university level. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

To be considered at the Associate Professor level, the candidate must have teaching experience, research experience, and a publications record commensurate with that level to be granted the same rank at Oregon State University.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications : Special consideration will be given to applicants whose research and teaching interests focus on one or more of the following areas: 1) Race, Gender, and Sexuality, 2) Empire, Colonization, Indigeneity, and Race, 3) Social inequality, Policy, and Institutions, 4) Race, Ethnicity, and Culture. Special consideration will also be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of active research and teaching experience in the area of Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies.

• LINK to APPLY: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64484
• Closing Date: 10-15-2014 .  

University of Michigan (MI) - American Culture and Residential College - Digital Studies and Social Justice (T-T Assistant Professor)

DIGITAL STUDIES. The University of Michigan’s Department of American Culture and the Residential College seek qualified applicants for a jointly-appointed tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Digital Studies and Social Justice. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2015.

We seek candidates whose work explores how the everyday practices of digital cultures reflect, reproduce, or create inequalities, whether of class, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic identity, or ability. Applicants’ research and teaching interests should center on digital technologies – i.e., social media, virtual worlds, gaming and/or mobile media – and the critical analysis of inequality in relation to these technologies. Teaching and research will encompass the social impact of new technologies as well as representations of marginalized populations on digital platforms. Candidates may also take up the challenges and opportunities for social activism offered by digital environments. Scholars who bring a background in race, ethnic, gender, disability, and/or LGBTQ studies are encouraged to apply, as are those engaged in visual culture studies, digital storytelling, or digital production.

Michigan’s Department of American Culture has launched a major initiative to develop pioneering digital studies curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Michigan’s Residential College is a four year undergraduate living-learning community with on-site theater facilities, photo labs, music performance spaces, and art studios, and a pedagogical philosophy that emphasizes participatory education and community engagement. The successful candidate will enhance the Department of American Culture and the Residential College’s joint effort to develop new approaches to digital studies research and innovative teaching. Evidence of excellence and inventiveness in both teaching and research is therefore crucial. Ph.D. required prior to appointment.

Candidates should submit application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to rcpositions@umich.edu. Include:

1. Cover letter addressed to: Chair, Digital Studies and Social Justice Search Committee
2. Vitae
3. Writing sample (no more than 25 pages)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
5. Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards)
6. Statement of current and future research plans
7. Three letters of recommendation, which should be sent to rcpositions@umich.edu directly from the signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address.
8. Questions regarding the position can be sent to rcpositions@umich.edu as well.

Deadline for submission of applications is October 1, 2014. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is October 1, 2014.

• Also posted at American Studies 2015, Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015 and Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015

University of Texas - Austin (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies

The Department of American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in fall 2015.

The desired areas of specialization include Digital Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Literature, Music, and/or Queer Studies.

In addition to a commitment to teaching at the highest level and a clearly defined research agenda, the successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in American Studies or related field prior to appointment.

Please submit a CV; cover letter with description of teaching and research interests; evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations); writing sample (preferably no more than 25 pages); and three letters of recommendation directly from signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/26784.

• The deadline for submission of applications is November 15, 2014.
• Job link: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=49701
• Also posted at American Studies 2015 and American Open 2015 and Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015

Wellesley College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, American Studies (spec. Comparative Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration)

Wellesley College seeks to make a tenure-track hire in American Studies with specialization in the comparative study of race, ethnicity, and immigration, preferably at the beginning assistant professor level. We seek candidates with a strong background in Chicano/a and/or Latino/a Studies, ideally with the ability to teach in another sub-field of ethnic studies. We welcome applicants trained in interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies, or in fields such as sociology, anthropology, or history. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in comparative ethnic studies and American Studies, in addition to courses in the candidate's areas of specialization. Curriculum- and program-building will be important aspects of this position, which begins in fall 2015.

• Please submit only in electronic form the following: a letter of application, a c.v., a graduate school transcript, The names/email addresses of three references are requested. (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.), a brief statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and a writing sample to https://career.wellesley.edu. Applications must be received by November 1, 2014. If circumstances do not allow you to submit materials through our on line application system, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.

• Also posted at American Studies 2015

Visiting Positions / Limited Term Appointments

Temple University (PA) - Asst. Professor, African-American Studies (1 yr. Non-TT)

Assistant Professor in African American Studies at Temple University

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies, or a related social science or liberal discipline, and will have teaching experience in the field consistent with the position in African American self-determination organizations and movements, preferably dealing with Afrocentric education. The applicant should be willing to teach exclusively in African American Studies. The preferred areas of specialization are contemporary movements for social justice and educational approaches to the mental liberation of African people.

The applicant should be conversant with Afrocentric theories of knowledge, the current debates surrounding cultural criticism, and African diaspora studies within the context of Pan African education. The teaching load is 4/4. Although this is largely a teaching position the applicant should demonstrate an interest in creating a research agenda consistent with working in a highly competitive department.

A Ph.D. is required. Salary negotiable. Appointment for one year, renewable. Temple University is an equal opportunity employer.

• Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages) by September 15, 2014 to: Dr. Molefi Kete Asante,Chair, Department of African American Studies, Temple University, 1115 W. Polett, Philadelphia, Pa. 19122 or to: ake@temple.edu.