Interdisciplinary Humanities and Liberal Arts 2017-2018

This page includes jobs in interdisciplinary/humanities/liberal arts fields (NOT to overlap with established fields like American Studies or Ethnic Studies). For example, jobs in "Individualized Studies," "Humanities," "Community Studies," "Peace and Conflict Studies," etc.

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Allegheny College (PA) - TT Open Rank - Global Health Studies
The interdisciplinary program in Global Health Studies at Allegheny College is accepting applications for a tenure-track position, rank open, beginning in August 2018. Candidates should have a PhD or terminal degree, a strong commitment to liberal arts education, and demonstrated experience in qualitative approaches to health. Preference will be given to candidates who use an interpretive or critical approach in their teaching and research. Global Health Studies at Allegheny College encompasses both domestic and international perspectives working from a range of disciplinary approaches that underscore the environmental and social determinants of health as well as the ethical and cultural dimensions of health and development. We support interdisciplinary and interdepartmental teaching and research, community-based research, and service learning.

Teaching responsibility is 5.5 – 6 course equivalencies per year, depending on Senior Project advising, and will include participation in the core Global Health Studies courses, college-wide seminars that emphasize writing and speaking, and upper-level courses in an area of specialty, such as health policy, public health education, health disparities, maternal and child health, health geography, and program planning/evaluation. Geographic area of specialization is open, but previous experience in international settings is particularly desirable. Candidate must demonstrate: (a) a commitment to undergraduate teaching; (b) an openness to involving students in research and programming, and (c) expertise in public health at the local and/or global scale. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, ongoing scholarship, and professional development. Excellent teaching and research facilities are available.

Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college in NW Pennsylvania with an increasingly diverse student body and a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Applicants should submit materials as a single PDF file (not to exceed 10 pages) that contains a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and a list with brief descriptions of specialized courses of interest. A strong teaching statement will include demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching methods or curricular perspectives and a discussion of approaches to teaching and advising a diverse student population. Candidates also should arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent electronically. All materials should be sent to Search Chair, Professor Ken Pinnow, at: [mailto:GHS2017@allegheny.edu GHS2017@allegheny.edu].

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the Allegheny College Statement of Community represents a strong commitment of students and employees to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Review of applications will begin on 11/01/17.

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 * Also posted at Biological Anthropology 2017-2018 and Cultural Anthropology 2017-2018

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Liberal Studies Department
The Liberal Studies Department in the College of Education and Integrative Studies 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 2018. Candidates with specializations in the humanities, fine and performing arts or closely related degree fields are especially welcomed to apply.

The Position: Working with a multidisciplinary faculty, the successful candidate will teach Liberal Studies or interdisciplinary core courses, particularly integrated arts courses and a survey course in the humanities for our revised semester program beginning in fall 2018. The Liberal Studies major is the undergraduate major for elementary educators in California. Thus, candidates will provide an interdisciplinary education for undergraduate teacher candidates and General Studies students pursuing a liberal arts-based degree in disciplines related to their future educational paths or careers in fields such as law enforcement, social work, and health care. Candidates will provide Liberal Studies students with a strong foundation in the humanities and fine and performing arts knowledge, including current trends in creativity and innovation, taught through a student-centered and experiential pedagogy (e.g., service-learning). Instruction will focus on developing students’ proficiencies in critical thinking about and synthesis of humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences knowledge in order to understand age-old and emerging questions and issues relevant to our complex, global, informational society. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership in the department, and eventually, to fulfill university service commitments. The position requires teaching experience at the undergraduate level and evidence of professional and scholarly productivity commensurate with assistant professor status. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective, social responsibility and/or social justice, sustainability, wellness, technology and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in a humanities discipline or a related interdisciplinary field focused on fine and performing arts, or a Masters of Fine Arts awarded from a regionally accredited university before the start of position in September 2018. Evidence of scholarly work (conference presentations, publications, grant development) and/or an active record of creative work (exhibitions, performances, professional design record, presentations). Proven ability for teaching integrative courses strong in critical thinking and academic writing, particularly in the humanities and the arts. University/College-level teaching experience. Experience teaching socially diverse students.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated success in integrative teaching across the natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences using student engagement techniques and interactive pedagogies. Scholarship or teaching experience in creativity and its connection to wellness or well being. Experience in mentoring and advising students to pursue professional work related to humanities and/or arts knowledge and fields. Demonstrated collegiality and collaboration within a department, cohort or professional organization. Experience collaborating with faculty in other departments, colleges, student groups, and/or community-based organizations to share disciplinary expertise. Demonstrated strong ability or desire to incorporate educational technology and open source tools and platforms into the teaching of digital humanities and the arts. Experience in mentoring undergraduate research projects and/or scholarship in humanities and/or the arts, preferably some related to students with disabilities. Experience advising and mentoring socially diverse students.

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of: a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests that directly 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; three recent (within three years) letters of recommendation that speak to applicant’s previous and/or potential teaching, scholarship or leadership (which may be from individuals in the reference list); a completed application form; transcripts for all university degrees earned (an official transcript for doctoral or MFA degree will be required of finalists); a Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced) The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 30, 2017. Early response is encouraged. Please submit an application using this link: http://www.cpp.edu/~ceis/open-positions/ls.shtml Please address all inquiries to: Faculty Search Committee c/o Rebecca Briseno Liberal Studies Department California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CA 91768 Phone: (909) 869-3567 FAX: (909)869-4311

The University: Cal Poly Pomona is one of two polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system. Our ethnically diverse student population of approximately 22,000 enrolls in 52 baccalaureate, 26 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, presented by 1,200 faculty. We recruit students increasingly from throughout California and beyond. The students are success and career focused and extremely diverse. We are proud of our status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. We have a strong commitment to supporting scholarship, research, and student achievement. Our scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country, and within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and desert. The university is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. The mission of the university is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing, multicultural world.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://www.cpp.edu/~police/annual-security-report.shtml. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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Coastal Carolina University (SC) - TT Asst. Professor - University Honors Program: Interdisciplinary Humanities and/or Arts, and Interdisciplinary Science (2 Positions)
The University Honors Program at Coastal Carolina University seeks applications for two tenure track appointments effective August 16, 2018 at the rank of Assistant Professor to teach in the Honors Program. The appointments will be in the newly forming Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. We are seeking excellent teacher-scholars who can contribute to the new honors curriculum in the following areas: (1) interdisciplinary humanities and/or fine arts and (2) interdisciplinary sciences. The ideal candidates will have experience teaching honors classes, advising students, and engaging in curriculum development. Graduate work in more than one discipline is highly desirable, and the ability to contribute to the development of an academic program in sustainability is also a plus. Faculty are expected to provide high quality instruction, to conduct research and publish/perform in appropriate professional venues, to support honors student activities, advise students on completion of the honors requirements, and provide professional service to the College and University. Full-time, tenure-track positions require a Ph.D (or terminal degree) in the field of expertise by the time of application. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Coastal enrolls more than 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.coastal.edu. Application materials should include a completed online application, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of excellent teaching, a statement of teaching philosophy including reference to the nature of honors education, a writing sample, copies of graduate transcripts (can be unofficial at this stage), three letters of reference (at least one of letters should address the candidate’s teaching). Deadline for full consideration is December 1, 2017, but the search will continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer.

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Dixie State University (UT) - TT Asst. Professor - Humanities
The Department of Humanities at Dixie State University (DSU) in St. George, Utah invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Humanities to begin July 1, 2018. The Humanities program at Dixie State University aims to foster student understanding of the foundations, central ideas, and expressions of a variety of cultures, value systems, and philosophical perspectives.

DSU is an open-enrollment teaching institution dedicated to rigorous learning and the enrichment of the professional and personal lives of its students and community. The Humanities curriculum is designed to build critical thinking skills through the interdisciplinary study of artistic expression (visual art, literature, film, music, etc.) in different time periods and cultural contexts. Applicants will be expected to be able to fulfill these program objectives by demonstrating an interdisciplinary focus to their learning and research coupled with strong pedagogical skills. Additional information about the Humanities program is found online at https://humanities.dixie.edu/.

Responsibilities: -- Ability to teach both Western and Non-Western introductory courses in the humanities, with a preference given to those with specialties in Non-Western or ancient traditions -- Work with the department chair and academic colleagues to develop and/or teach upper-division topics courses -- Participate in university and departmental student recruitment and retention initiatives -- Regularly teach in the University's General Education curriculum -- Serve as an advisor/mentor to students -- Facilitate service learning and engagement with the community -- Work with the department chair, the dean, and other faculty to advance the university's mission, including: --Conducting student assessment -- Mentoring adjuncts --Performing service for the college and university -- Teach 24 credits per academic year -- Fulfill faculty responsibilities including participating in department events and committee meetings, holding regular office hours, and advising students

Qualifications: -- PhD in Humanities, Art History, or Literature (with evidence of a breadth of learning) required -- College level teaching experience in the humanities required with a demonstrated ability to successfully teach courses (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration) -- A background that complements existing faculty specialties -- Ability to employ various communication and teaching technologies -- Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing -- An eagerness to engage with faculty, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of students

Contract: Full-time (9 month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2018; salary and benefits begin July 1, 2018. Salary is based on nationally competitive DSU faculty salary schedule, depending on qualifications & experience; additional compensation available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included.

About the University: Dixie State University is an open-enrollment institution committed to student access, affordability and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning.active life" and we seek faculty committed to providing students with an active learning environment. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world class outdoor recreational opportunities. The University's Strategic Plan calls for significant expansion into new degree programs and an increase of student enrollment to 12,500 students over the next four years.

DSU seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expressions.

Electronic Application Procedures: Application review begins October 16, 2017; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), unofficial transcripts and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced) about their teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population. Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

Online App. Form: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dixie/default.cfm

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2018 and Art History 2017-2018

Duke Kunshan University (CHINA) - Faculty Positions in Arts and Humanities (Multiple Positions)
Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications for faculty positions in the Arts and Humanities and related areas: History, Literature, Media and Arts, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Computer Science and Design. These positions are open with regard to rank including tenured, tenure track, and non-tenured. We are especially interested in considering advanced assistant professors to full professors.

These positions are open with regard to sub-field. Besides our general interest in each area, in some areas we are especially interested in:

History: pre-Modern China; comparative, American, and European history; Literature: comparative, Asian, and American literature; Media and Arts: the scholarly study of art, art history, and visual studies, the creative practice of film, photography, multimedia, and digital arts, and the study of mass, new, and comparative media; Philosophy: philosophy of mind, logic, the history of philosophy, ethics and applied philosophy, and philosophy of science; Religious Studies: comparative religious studies, individual religious traditions, environmental thought, and leadership practice. DKU will launch an innovative, integrated and interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences undergraduate program leading to both Duke and DKU degrees. Students interested in arts and humanities will be immersed in integrated core courses including the arts of interpretation in written texts, images and sounds, as well as a common set of university-wide courses on China, global challenges, and ethics. Areas of study in the arts and humanities include, but are not limited to, Global Cultural Studies, Media and Arts, China and US Studies, and Ethics and Leadership. Faculty will have the unique opportunity to pioneer, lead and implement an interdisciplinary and integrated arts and humanities curriculum and to conduct research in the related fields. These positions may start as early as Fall 2018 or begin a year later.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Successful candidates should show a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts curriculum. Research and scholarship are also highly valued. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a research statement and a teaching statement, as well as names and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10177. The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to arts-humanities-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Arts and Humanities Search” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2017; we will accept applications until the positions are filled.

DKU is a partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn).* The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-minute high-speed train and a subway-light rail train system. DKU provides competitive compensation, benefits and start-up packages.

As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities.


 * Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Duke Kunshan University is not accredited by SACSCOC and the accreditation of Duke University does not extend to or include Duke Kunshan University or its students. Duke Kunshan University is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Further, although Duke University agrees to accept certain course work from DKU to be applied toward an award from Duke University, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Duke University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2018

George Mason University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor, Folklore and Public Humanities
The George Mason University Department of English invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Folklore and Public Humanities. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The English department is home to two dynamic and growing graduate programs in folklore: an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Folklore and a graduate certificate in folklore. These programs prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in community and cultural organizations that demand expertise in documenting local culture and bringing informed historical and cultural frameworks to public sites and discussions. We also have a robust undergraduate minor and concentration in the English major.

Responsibilities: Candidates will teach in the Folklore Studies Program undergraduate and graduate programs beginning Fall 2018, teaching a 2:2 load. Candidates should be prepared to teach folklore graduate courses, including "Humanities in the Public Sphere" or "Topics in Public Humanities;" and departmental undergraduate courses in folklore, including the field school for cultural documentation and the introduction to folklore studies.

Please visit http://english.gmu.edu for more information about the department and http://folklore.gmu.edu for more information about the folklore studies program.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in folklore, or a closely related field, with evidence of completion by August 2018; Demonstrated commitment to a program of research and publication in folklore that is based in community-engaged research; Scholar with a record of innovative and dynamic teaching and a desire to develop folklore educational strategies for the 21st century; and Demonstrated expertise in any one of a broad array of public humanities interests (e.g., performance traditions, theories and histories of the "public" and public space, public culture, folklore and technology, ethnographic fieldwork, museums and exhibition, archives, and Intangible Cultural Heritage.)

Preferred Qualifications: Working with cultural institutions in the Washington, D.C., region—both as a researcher and an educator is highly desired; and Demonstrated success in grant writing and working across academic and disciplinary boundaries.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F5180z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, C.V., a writing sample (such as a dissertation chapter or article), graduate transcripts, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin after October 2, 2017. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their materials by that date to receive full consideration.

Candidates who are invited to participate in an interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation and sample syllabi for an existing undergraduate course in the department and for one of the M.A. program's two core graduate folklore courses.

Inquiries may be directed to our search administrator, Ms. Stacey Remick-Simkins at sremicks@gmu.edu.

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2018

Grand Valley State University (MI) - Asst. or Assoc. Professor - Liberal Studies
We are seeking applications for an assistant or associate professor in the Liberal Studies Department, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Grand Valley State University. The Liberal Studies Department is home to the interdisciplinary Liberal Studies major and Accelerated Leadership program, undergraduate Religious Studies major & minor, and the Intercultural Training Certificate program. Our faculty teach a wide variety of courses to majors/minors/certificate students and serve many more students through the university-wide General Education program in addition to partnering with other interdisciplinary programs.

Required Qualifications : ABD candidates will be considered; PhD must be completed by August 31, 2018. Demonstrated teaching expertise in one or more of the following: community-based learning, civic and public spaces, social innovation and change, boundary spanning, social institutions, social movements, social justice, and social processes. Demonstrates a strong scholarly record that values interdisciplinary and publicly engaged research in one or more of the areas named above. Commitment to civic/community engagement (e.g. collaborative inquiry, emergent design, participatory research, action research, etc.). Experience working with and understanding of underrepresented and diverse populations. Strong potential for teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses like LIB 341 (Leadership for Social Change) and LIB 323 (Design Thinking to Meet Real World Problems). Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations, including non-traditional/adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications : Demonstrated research experience and/or academic training in community-based learning. Additional professional or applied experience, expertise, training, or certification in community-based practices. Experience with liberal education and integrative learning. Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of courses within the Liberal Studies core such as LIB 100 (Reflect, Connect, Engage), LIB 201 (Diversity in the U.S.), LIB 311 (Meaning), LIB 312 (Dialogue, Integration, and Action), and/or LIB 301 (Interdisciplinary Research Methods). Demonstrated ability to teach one or more of the following advanced courses: LIB 320 (Voices of the Civil Rights Movement), LIB 322 (Wicked Problems of Sustainability), LIB 325 (LGBTQ Identities), LIB 331 (Person and Profession), LIB 342 (Food Matters), LIB 350 (The Immigrant Experience in the U.S.) Ability to teach in both classroom and online environments. Interest in working with non-traditional and adult learners. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences, particularly related to social justice education and/or initiatives, are encouraged to apply.

Grand Valley State University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Members of the University community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, which are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777.

Salary : Competitive Range with benefits

Campus : Allendale

Department/Division : Liberal Studies/Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.

How To Apply : Apply online at http://jobs.gvsu.edu and click "Apply now". Include curriculum vitae; cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications; research precis (1 page); teaching philosophy statement (1 page); and three letters of recommendation. (Please note only specified documents should be uploaded). Any inquiries should be sent to Dr. Melanie Shell-Weiss, Chair, Liberal Studies Department, shellm@gvsu.edu. Please see http://www.gvsu.edu/liberalstudies for more information.

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Illinois Institute of Technology (IL) - TT Asst. Professor - Humanities
The Department of Humanities at Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a tenure-track assistant professor for a Fall 2018 appointment. The ideal candidate will complement the department’s core disciplinary areas: communication, information architecture; history; linguistics; media studies; philosophy and ethics; and science, technology, and society. Competitive candidates must demonstrate a research agenda that integrates digital media technologies and humanistic scholarship. The department is especially interested in candidates whose research questions are approached and answered through large-scale quantitative or corpus-based research methods. Successful applicants must have completed a Ph.D. by August 2018 and must provide evidence of potential for collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level research methods. Additional teaching responsibilities will include instruction in the department’s undergraduate majors, Humanities, Digital Humanities, and Communication, and instruction in the graduate program in Technology and Humanities, which offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

In addition to courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, candidates should be prepared to teach in at least one of the following areas: Research methods, quantitative and ideally also qualitative; User experience and user research; Information structure and design. Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing (1) letter of interest, (2) C.V., and (3) contact information for three references to 2017.hum.search@gmail.com.

Illinois Tech is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university in the global city of Chicago. The Department of Humanities is part of the Lewis College of Human Sciences and is located on the university’s 120-acre Mies (Main) Campus just south of downtown. Illinois Tech pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America’s third-largest city with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2,300 and total student population of just over 7,400.

Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity within its community. It actively seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence and experience to fully engage audiences in higher education from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Humanities Department, including graduate and undergraduate degree programs, visit the department website, or contact the search committee chair, Associate Professor Karl Stolley, by email at 2017.hum.search@gmail.com.

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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2018

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MA) - TT Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Full Time/Tenure Track with benefits, beginning September 1, 2018. The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Modern Languages, and Philosophy is seeking a teacher-scholar with a strong interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary orientation and capacity to bridge inquiry across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

While we welcome applicants from any combination of interdisciplinary backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
 * transdisciplinary cultural studies
 * environmental justice and sustainability
 * global/international studies
 * social justice, peace & conflict studies
 * cultures of science and technology, or
 * other interdisciplinary area studies.

The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level, contribute to the Core Curriculum, and collaborate on shared programs (major and minors).

The IDST major serves diverse residential, commuter and adult students following distinctive self-designed programs of studies. Thus, we are particularly interested in candidates with proven advising capacities, experience with adult learners, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Additional responsibilities will include recruiting, advising and mentoring students, engaging students in undergraduate research, internship opportunities, and similar activities, as well as contributing to the disciplines through research, program planning, and participating in departmental and campus-wide committee work.

This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.

Requirements: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. from a relevant interdisciplinary program or discipline, have interdisciplinary teaching and research experience and the ability to teach a wide variety of courses at all undergraduate levels, and experience in advising, program development and coordination. ABDs with a firm date of completion will be considered.

Other preferred qualifications include demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts context, as well as experience with instructional technology.

Application Instructions: Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter detailing research and teaching interests, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy by clicking on the Apply Now button. Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by Nov. 15th.

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Ohio University (OH) - Charles J. Ping Professor of Humanities (Open Sub-Discipline in any area of the humanities)
The Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities https://www.ohio.edu/cas/ping/index.cfm seeks to appoint a distinguished teaching professor at Ohio University. Applicants must be tenured faculty members in a humanities discipline, which include: history, philosophy, languages, linguistics, literature, archaeology, the history, theory and criticism of the arts; ethics, comparative religion and those aspects of the social sciences that employ historical or philosophical approaches. In addition to a having a noteworthy research agenda, the successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and will demonstrate a passion for the exchange of ideas. Measure of effectiveness and commitment to teaching include: awards for distinguished teaching; new course development, innovative approaches to pedagogy, mentoring faculty and/or graduate teachers; participation in colloquia or other programs encouraging effective teaching; leading NEH summer workshops, and interdisciplinary course development that encourages increased humanities content.

The Charles J. Ping Professor of the Humanities will be tenured in the department appropriate to his/her discipline and thus must meet the promotion and tenure standards of that department. The professor will participate with the other professors and fellows of the Ping Institute in activities sponsored by the Institute such as: support of curricular development in the humanities, sponsorship of seminars devoted to humanities topics, organization of workshops and summer programs for high school teachers, development of conferences on the role of the humanities in education and public life.

To apply: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/23741

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Regis College (MA) - TT Assistant Professor of Humanities/General Education
The School of Arts and Sciences at Regis College seeks a full-time, term-track Assistant Professor of Humanities/General Education beginning fall 2018.

The Department of Humanities in the School of Arts and Sciences offers an interdisciplinary curriculum with undergraduate majors in Interdisciplinary Humanities, Criminal Justice Studies, and English. In addition, the Department offers a MA degree program in Heritage Management. The Department is the major contributor to the undergraduate core curriculum, and teaching courses within the core curriculum is the primary responsibility of this position.

The Assistant Professor of Humanities/General Education will teach a 4/4 load (i.e., 4 courses in each of the fall and spring semesters), advise students, engage in department, school and college-level service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of introductory courses that meet the needs of the Department and the general education (core) curriculum inclusive of at least two of the following areas: Writing, Religious Studies, History, Philosophy, Social Sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong record of interdisciplinary work, and demonstrated experience with online and blended/hybrid teaching.

Requirements: Earned PhD in a Humanities/Social Sciences field; Prior teaching experience at the college/university level; experience with teaching first-year students is most preferred. Demonstrated ability to teach in various formats (online and hybrid/blended); Demonstrated knowledge of academic assessment; Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population; Candidates must be fully committed to liberal arts education and to excellence in teaching and student advising.

Please email letter of application and CV with a minimum of three professional references to: Office of Academic Affairs, Regis College, Weston, MA 02193. Email: academic.affairs@regiscollege.edu

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL) - TT Faculty Positions in the Liberal Arts
The Department of Liberal Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, beginning August 2018. We seek interdisciplinary scholars with research and teaching that engages two or more of the Liberal Arts Department’s main content areas: humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Candidates pursuing interdisciplinary work are welcome to apply. The department has special interest in Religious Studies, Science & Technology Studies, Economic Studies, and Geographical Studies, but is also open to those working in Disability Studies, Food Studies, Animal Studies, and other interdisciplinary Humanities fields. As interdisciplinary scholars, the candidates’ research/writing will also explicitly address the nature and methods of inter/trans/cross disciplinary modes of inquiry. The department has a strong preference for scholars conducting research in geographical regions outside North America. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and are commensurate with quality of practice, scholarship, and current academic research, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.

PROGRAM PROFILE: The Department of Liberal Arts is one of twenty-three departments at SAIC. Liberal Arts provides the academic foundation for students’ success at SAIC. The department is chaired by a full-time faculty member with 14 full-time faculty and over 100 part-time faculty. It offers 400 courses each year, primarily to undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. Liberal Arts’ main content areas include First Year Seminar, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science, foreign languages, English for International Students, and the Academic Access Program. http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/libarts/

RESPONSIBILITIES: Full-time faculty in the Liberal Arts Department teach and advise undergraduate students within the interdisciplinary art and design school environment of SAIC. This includes offering undergraduate liberal arts courses across their range of expertise as well as upper level courses on interdisciplinary research methods. The department also seeks candidates with interest in teaching SAIC’s innovative Studio Symposium courses, in which Liberal Arts faculty team with faculty in the studio areas of fine art or design to develop a six-credit course. Full-time faculty must maintain an active professional practice, provide vision and direction as the Department Chair on a rotating basis, and participate in the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development and departmental and school governance.

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in an academic field is required. A significant record of college/university teaching experience as well as a record of robust and ongoing scholarship is required. The successful applicants will demonstrate outstanding communications skills and a talent for teaching. The ideal candidates will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing perspectives, ways of thinking, and/or unique sets of experiences that expand the intellectual conversations and practices in their fields of expertise.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: On or before November 1, 2017, please submit application materials via http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account after which time you may complete the application comprised of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the deadline. No applications may be submitted beyond the deadline for any reason.

Complete the fields for: educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.

Please convert all word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include: cover letter stating your interests and qualifications; resume or curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philospophy (please include your thoughts on teaching to a diverse student body and creating an inclusive learning environment); statement of research and practice; sample(s) of scholarly writing (combined maximum of 30 pages).

QUESTIONS: Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to saicteach@saic.edu. Please consult http://www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs, or http://www.saic.edu/about/jobsatsaic for open positions and application procedures.

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Texas Christian University (TX) - TT Asst./Assoc. Professor - John V. Roach Honors College
The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the College's core interdisciplinary faculty beginning August 2018.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary commitment to intercultural inquiry. While the specific disciplinary background is open, experience, expertise, and publications in comparative critical studies encompassing multiple cultural perspectives and a record of exemplary teaching is essential. Demonstrated ability to contribute compelling and innovative lower- and upper-division courses to the College's curriculum is highly valued, as is engagement with themes and issues of class, gender, sex, nationality, citizenship, race, and ethnic identity. As a university that embraces the teacher/scholar model, TCU emphasizes-and expects-a high level of commitment to both teaching and scholarship, and sustained commitments to student engagement and academic citizenship. Salary and teaching load are competitive.

Likely disciplinary backgrounds include (but are not limited to) cultural anthropology, ethnology, comparative race and ethnic studies, linguistics, sociology, geography, history, social work, communication studies, social entrepreneurship, musicology, ethnomusicology, art history, religious studies, and comparative literature.

Position Requirements:

Requirements: Ph.D., at least four years of full-time teaching at four-year colleges or universities, and a record of distinguished teaching and scholarship grounded in intercultural inquiry.

By November 20, interested individuals should submit: CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and up to three academic publications to https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_Faculty; and three confidential letters of recommendation to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu. The position will remain open until filled.

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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===University of Arizona (AZ) - TT Asst. Professor - Intercultural Competence (2 Positions)=== The College of Humanities in collaboration with the Office of Global Initiatives at the University of Arizona is filling two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with expertise in intercultural competence. Each successful candidate will have an academic home in one of the following College of Humanities units: Africana Studies, East Asian Studies, French & Italian, German Studies, Public & Applied Humanities, Spanish & Portuguese, Religious Studies & Classics, and/or Russian & Slavic Studies.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in hand by August 1, 2018. In addition to expertise in intercultural competence, specialization in one or more of the following areas is desired: intercultural competence assessment, international education and student mobility, social justice and social movements, critical race studies, human rights, cultural studies, and transcultural studies.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of critical intercultural communication and intercultural training as well as courses in the selected candidate’s home unit. If the home unit has a language mission, native or near-native proficiency in a relevant language is required, in addition to English.

Experience with facilitating workshops in intercultural awareness, interracial and intercultural dialogue, and study abroad orientation is preferred.

A complete application packet will include 1) a two-page letter of interest describing research and teaching interests, teaching experience, contributions to diversity and inclusiveness, and if applicable, previous administrative experience, service activities, and/or outreach, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a scholarly writing sample, 4) graduate transcripts.

Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references within the application. The three professional references that are listed will receive an email upon the successful submission of the application. The email will ask your reference to provide a letter of reference for you.

The University of Arizona seeks individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs.

More information, a full description of the position and instructions for submitting applications are found in the University of Arizona's Human Resources Website. Please visit http://uacareers.com/postings/22349

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to the chair of the search committee via email: Dr. Suzanne Panferov, panferov@email.arizona.edu

Review of applications will begin November 20, 2017.

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University of Kentucky (KY) - Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Honors College
The Lewis Honors College is currently seeking a Director of Academic Affairs for a 12 month appointment, non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. Field of expertise is open. This position will be responsible for teaching two courses per academic year (typically one per semester) of Honors level courses at the undergraduate level. The course taught will typically be the Foundations Seminar. The distribution of effort will be 20% teaching/advising, 73% administration and 5% research/scholarship, and 2% Professional Development.

The Foundations Seminar will be taken by all Lewis Honors College students and will be an intensive, interdisciplinary seminar will emphasize the development of analytical reading, writing, and speaking skills through the lens of examining the relationship of the individual to society. Students will examine human thought and imagination from various perspectives, including philosophy, history, literature, science, religion, and art. The course will pay particular attention to how the main branches of academic inquiry-humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and creativity-address the relationship between individuals and the social worlds in which they find themselves.

This position will have significant administrative responsibilities as the Director of Academic Affairs for the Lewis Honors College. This will include development and implementation of strategies for the Academic Affairs program including the shaping and management of the Honors curriculum. The individual will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Academic Affairs program which includes supervision of five academic advisors and assist the Associate Dean in day to day supervision of up to twelve lecturers located in the Lewis Honors College. This position includes program and budget management.

To apply, please include updated curriculum vitae along with a cover letter that details your experience related to the position. Please also include contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Application deadline is October 8, 2017.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: Yes Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred qualification includes experience in implementing programs

Deadline to Apply: 10/08/2017

Online App. Form: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/158780

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Villanova University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies
Villanova University’s new Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in global interdisciplinary studies to teach courses at the undergraduate level beginning in the Fall 2018 semester. We seek candidates with expertise in the social sciences who can work with students and faculty from a range of disciplines.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position include team teaching and working with students in our interdisciplinary programs that are thematically and area focused, namely: Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Arab and Islamic Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Irish Studies, Latin American Studies, Peace and Justice Studies, and Russian Area Studies. Teaching duties include a 3-2 teaching load, contingent on a successful and promising record of scholarship. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical is available in the fourth year.

Desired Qualifications: 1) PhD in hand, but applicants close to completing their degree will be considered—degree must be completed by August 1, 2018. 2) Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education and promise of a strong record of research and publication are essential.

Successful candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and dedicated to conceptualizing and implementing interdisciplinarity in the department’s curriculum. Areas of interdisciplinary expertise must have a global focus, and may include: international migration, global health, global south, demographics, human and labor rights, social justice, gender inequality, environmental/sustainability studies, conflict studies, racial economics, or global communication.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates whose training and/or research exhibits interdisciplinary scholarship preferred.

Special Message to Applicants: An email will be sent to your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation.

Posting Date: 09/20/2017.

Closing Date (12am ET): 10/30/2017. Apply at: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/12293

Deadline: Oct. 30

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Virginia Tech (VA) - TT Asst. Professor - Cultural Theory and Digital Media
Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track position in the ASPECT Ph.D. Program and the Dept. of Religion and Culture and at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cultural Theory and Digital Media. Appointment begins August 2018. Required areas of scholarly specialization include cultural theory, cultural representation in the public sphere, and digital media. Preferred specializations include a focus on historically underrepresented populations in the fields of visual studies, popular culture, or secularism/post-secularism. Regional and historical specialization is open, though successful candidates’ profiles will complement the interests of faculty in the Department of Religion and Culture and ASPECT.

The position will be a core faculty member in the interdisciplinary doctoral program ASPECT (Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought). The qualified candidate must demonstrate an active research agenda, evidence of excellent teaching, interdisciplinary inclinations, and an ability to collaborate with colleagues in the department and the ASPECT Ph.D. program. The standard teaching load is 2 courses per semester, with at least one each year to be offered for the ASPECT PhD program. Other teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in the Religion and Culture major, as well as courses contributing to the M.A. Program in Material Culture and Public Humanities (MCPH) (co-administered by the Department of Religion and Culture).

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in a field of humanities or social scientific study focused on cultural theory (e.g. cultural studies, religious studies, history, anthropology, political theory, etc.) by the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching is required. Ability and desire to mentor/advise graduate students in interdisciplinary and theory-driven ASPECT doctoral program and the MA program in Material Culture and Public Humanities are essential, as is the ability to teach potentially high-enrolling courses in the Dept. of Religion and Culture. Please see http://liberalarts.vt.edu/RLCL for more information. A commitment to working effectively with a diverse campus population in support of Virginia Tech’s “Principles of Community” is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to theorists who can teach a wide array of courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the areas listed above. Additional desired areas of specialization include historically underrepresented populations in the fields of visual studies, popular culture, or secularism/post-secularism. Ability to collaborate in teaching and research with colleagues in the cross-university transdisciplinary Destination Areas is also preferred: https://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html.

Interested persons must apply at http://www.jobs.vt.edu posting #TR0170164, where they will submit: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a 1-2 page research statement; a 1-page statement of teaching experience; one recent writing sample representative of their research; contact information for 3 to 4 academic references.


 * Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. All inquiries can be sent to Co-chairs, Dr. Brian Britt (bbritt@vt.edu) or Dr. François Debrix (fdebrix@vt.edu), Cultural Theory Search Committee, Department of Religion and Culture, Lane Hall, Room 112 (0227), 280 Alumni Mall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

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VISITING POSITIONS / LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENTS
===Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Assistant Program Director / Senior Lecturer - Master of Liberal Arts (1 yr. renewable - begins Jan. 2018)=== The Master of Liberal Arts Program of the Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs (AAP), with seminar classes in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and online, is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director/Senior Lecturer. We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking individual who is grounded in the liberal arts and able to provide oversight for a new digital humanities certificate. This position's responsibilities include teaching, program administration, curriculum development, and student advising. The continuing success of this long-established Master of Liberal Arts program owes much to the historical centrality of the liberal arts at Johns Hopkins University, the nation's first modern research institution founded in 1876 and one of the most prestigious universities in the world. We are pleased to be recruiting a faculty member who can help to carry on that commitment to the liberal arts, particularly in the interactive digital sphere.

The Assistant Program Director reports to the MLA Program Director and is responsible for teaching or developing four graduate courses per 12-month academic year (three semesters); this includes core and elective courses, both on-ground and online.

Responsibilities include: Coordinating the admissions process for MLA program applicants; Advising students on degree requirements; Assisting with program publicity and outreach to potential students for courses offered on campus and online; Updating and improving the program website and expanding the program's social media presence; Developing online seminar courses that are highly interactive and serve the interdisciplinary needs of MLA degree candidates; Participating in the development of the program's curricular plan and course schedules; Assisting the Program Director with building external partnerships in the local community; Assisting the Program Director with mentoring new and existing faculty in pedagogy and multimedia teaching tools, and in monitoring and evaluating faculty performance; Assisting with budget planning; Working collaboratively in a team-oriented administrative structure; Other academic and administrative duties as assigned. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a field central to the liberal arts with college or university level teaching experience, including online teaching. He or she will demonstrate a record of publication or comparable accomplishment in a liberal arts field, with preference given to those with a firm grounding in digital humanities. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communications skills.

The initial appointment is for one year with annual renewal and the possibility of multiple-year contracts. All faculty positions in Advanced Academic Programs are non-tenure track.

Please submit the following : (a) a cover letter; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) list of 3 references with names, titles, institutions, email addresses, and telephone numbers; and (d) syllabi and student evaluations from recent courses. Links to short teaching videos, excerpts from online course sessions, or descriptions of student assignments involving online digital tools are welcome. An ideal candidate will be located in the Washington DC/Baltimore MD region or be willing to relocate and able to begin work in January 2018.

Candidates may apply online only at https://apply.interfolio.com/46165. Position will remain open until filled; however, for best consideration, please apply by November 3, 2017.

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University of California, San Diego (CA) - Assistant Director, Humanities Program, Revelle College, UC San Diego (Academic Coordinator I - AY/ Lecturer)
The Humanities Program of Revelle College, University of California, San Diego seeks a Lecturer and Academic Coordinator. The Humanities Program is a core curriculum program, offering five interdisciplinary, chronologically arranged courses in the history of Western culture and ideas to all freshmen and sophomore students. The Program places a strong emphasis on the development of skills in formal, persuasive writing on serious topics and in the reading of challenging texts.

The core Humanities courses are on the following subjects: Ancient Israel and Ancient Greece; Rome, Early Christianity, and the Medieval World; Reformation and Renaissance; The Age of Reason and the Romantic Period; Modern Culture. Each course is centrally concerned with influential texts from formative traditions of Western culture.

As Lecturer, the person hired would teach three large-enrollment courses per year. As Academic Coordinator, he or she would serve as Assistant Director of the Program, working with the program's numerous faculty to maintain and develop curriculum, promote continuity, hire teaching assistants and supervise their work, and implement the curriculum of writing instruction that runs throughout the Program's courses.

This is an academic-year (9-month) appointment with eligibility of continued appointment per UC guidelines. The Academic Coordinator appointment is eligible for reappointment and merit every 2 years. The Lecturer component has the potential for appointment annually through the lecturer application process.

Hiring Salary Range: $50,244-$62,784 (salary commensurate with experience). *Teaching in the summer as additional compensation may be considered.

Required Qualifications:
 * A Ph.D. awarded for work in a humanistic field (typically in History, Philosophy, or Literature). Degree must be conferred by May 31, 2018
 * A record of excellent teaching directly relevant to the Program and demonstrating an assured ability to make challenging texts fully accessible to undergraduate students
 * Strong interest and successful experience in teaching texts written before the twentieth century
 * Excellent organizational ability, including the ability to pursue and complete numerous projects at the same time
 * Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented academic environment with colleagues representing many backgrounds and interests
 * An ability to work effectively with students representing diverse backgrounds, interests, and levels of preparation
 * Demonstrated experience and commitment in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego's commitment to achieving excellence and diversity in an academic setting. UCSD is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment.

Preferred Qualifications:
 * Experience in curricular planning and development
 * Teaching experience in large classes (over 100 students)
 * Experience in teaching students in a research university

Applications should be submitted to the UCSD on-line application collection system, AP-On-Line Recruit, at: http://apptrkr.com/1107142.


 * Teaching evaluations may be requested if the candidate is selected for an interview

Program Description: The Humanities Program offers interdisciplinary courses in history, philosophy, and literature, with a focus on major aspects of the Western humanistic tradition. In these courses, students examine the development of a wide variety of ideas and forms of expression that exert a major influence on modern America. Through lectures and class discussions, and through the writing of essays, students learn to interpret literary, historical, and philosophical texts and to conduct independent critical assessment of documents and ideas.

The sequence of courses, Humanities 1 through 5, meets the humanities and writing requirement of Revelle College. Instruction in university-level writing is part of all five courses, but students in Humanities 1 and 2 (six units each) receive intensive writing instruction.

For detailed description of the Revelle College humanities requirement, see Revelle College, General-Education Requirements, Humanities, in the UCSD General Catalog.

Revelle College, the first college at UC San Diego, was founded in the early 1960's when the Great Books programs piloted by the University of Chicago and Columbia University influenced humanities curricula throughout the nation. The original Revelle College faculty, led by the founder, Roger Revelle, believed that educated people should be acquainted with the literary, historical, philosophical, scientific, and social ideas and problems that have defined our culture.

As the first college at UCSD, Revelle College has a dedicated cadre of senior faculty loyal to the College's classical ideal of education. The College's core Humanities sequence has the highest percentage of senior faculty instructors of all the University's core courses. The Revelle faculty has included Nobel Prize winners such as Harold Urey, Francis Crick, and, recently, Roger Tsien, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.

AA-EOE: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Job location: San Diego, CA

Requirements

Documents
 * Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
 * Cover Letter
 * Statement of Teaching
 * Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html site for more information.
 * Misc/ Additional #2 (Optional)
 * Misc / Additional (Optional)

References: 3 letters of reference required

How to apply
 * Create an ApplicantID
 * Provide required information and documents
 * If any, provide required reference information

To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/1107142

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 * Also posted at Generalist 2018