Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

Page for academic jobs in Ethnic Studies (including African-American Studies) that begin in 2014.

Last year's page: Cultural Studies/Ethnic Studies 2012-13

SEE ALSO: Indigenous and Native American Studies 2013-2014, Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014 and American Studies 2014


 * For jobs in Ethnic American Literature (including Asian-American, Latino/a and Native American) that start in 2014, see Ethnic American Lit. 2014. For jobs in African-American Literature, see African American 2014.


 * For jobs in US Ethnic History that start in 2014 (including Chicano/a-Latino/a, African-American, and Native American History) see: North American History 2013-14.

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California State University Channel Islands - TT Position in Chicana/o Studies
The Chicana/o Studies Program at California State University Channel Islands seeks applicants at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the area of Latino/Latina Health to begin in fall 2014.

Position Description: We seek a candidate who specializes in Latino/Latina Health. The candidate is expected to strengthen our commitment to teaching and researching the diverse health needs of the Latino/a population in Ventura County, the United States, and internationally. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to: Latino/a youth and family, women’s health, immigration and health, indigenous health practices, mental health and applied health policy. The candidate will teach lower-division and upper-division courses that serve programmatic needs, and will be expected to develop courses in his/her area of expertise. The person hired will be expected to contribute to the Health Sciences major currently under development. The selected faculty member will also work with our vibrant and active student base of majors and minors and collaborate with various student and community engagement projects. This position will be an academic year appointment in Chicano/a Studies.

Qualifications: Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in the social sciences or health related field, including Chicano/a Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Anthropology, or Public Health Administration. ABD candidates will be considered, however Ph.D.must be completed by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellent undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have a record or detailed agenda of scholarship, experience in or commitment to assessment and advising students, and a strong commitment to team-work, community service learning, and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is also preferred.

Appointment Date: Fall 2014

Online Application Procedure: Consideration for all faculty positions requires the completion of an online application. Please submit a complete dossier, including 1) a cover letter describing how candidate meets the above noted qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) application form with questions (limit 1200 words) 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi and evaluations ) and 5) a writing sample

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.


 * Application Deadline The search committee will begin review of applicants on September 15th. Position is open until filled. Website: http://www.csucifacultyjobs.com

Johns Hopkins University - Director for the Center for Africana Studies (Associate or Full Prof.)
Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks a Director for the Center for Africana Studies (CAS), an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of Africa, Afro-America, and the wider African Diaspora. An outstanding scholar and leader, the Director of CAS will maintain and develop scholarly and curricular initiatives and will oversee collaborative programming between departments in the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, as well as between Arts and Sciences and other divisions across the university. For any questions regarding this position, please contact [mailto:africana.studies@jhu.edu africana.studies@jhu.edu].

Qualifications: A successful candidate will hold a tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor in the home department of his/her own discipline and evenly allocate teaching and service between Africana Studies and that department. The appointment will be contingent upon a successful tenure review. All disciplines in social sciences and humanities, including music of the African Diaspora, are welcome.
 * Application Instructions: Please apply online to the Search Committee Chair, Interfolio Job ID: 21800, including: a letter of application, a current CV, a statement of current research projects, and a copy of one representative publication online. Review of applications will begin September 25, 2013.
 * Interfolio Link: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21800

Princeton University - Open Rank Professor of Sociology and African American Studies
The Department of Sociology and the Center for African American Studies at Princeton expect to hire a faculty member, rank open, to begin in September 2014. We are seeking a scholar with interests and expertise in the quantitative study of racial stratification and the social, economic, and physical well-being of African Americans. The successful candidate will have a broad theoretical imagination, methodological sophistication, and a firm commitment to teaching and service.


 * Review of applications begins September 15, 2013 and will continue until a final decision is reached. Junior candidates please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, one or more samples of written work, and the names and contact information for three references. Senior candidates please submit a letter of inquiry and Curriculum Vitae. All materials should be submitted online at http://jobs.princeton.edu.

===San José State University (CA) - TT Asst. Prof, Mexican American Studies=== Mexican American Studies Job opening ID (JOID): 22643

RANK: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required with academic preparation in the social sciences and/or Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on Chicana/o Studies and Chicana/o-Latina/o communities and Policy Analysis and Development. Required: 1.) Experience in Chicana/o-Latina/o community research and engagement, 2.) Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations, gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or other comparable experience, 3.) Publications or strong potential for publications, and teaching experience appropriate to academic specialty in the area of policy. Preferred: 1.) Knowledge of curriculum development in Chicana/o studies, 2.) Evidence of both undergraduate and graduate mentoring, 3.) Successful grant-writing skills, 4) Expertise in Comparative Ethnic Studies and Policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This professor will: 1.) teach courses in Mexican American Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the applicant's training and interests; 2.) foster applied interdisciplinary programs and partnerships with other departments at SJSU and other campuses; and, 3.) help to develop on-line curriculum. This work will involve crossing disciplines and active engagement with diverse groups and individuals. Scholarly and professional contributions are expected for tenure and promotion. Responsibilities also include developing and updating curricula and program, advising students, and serving on administrative and academic committees. The candidate must have and/or develop experience to address the needs of a diverse student population--in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation--through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE: August 19, 2014

ELIG1BILITY: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013, and continue until position is filled.

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 * APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by November 1, 2013 to: Professor Julia Curry, Hiring Committee Chair, Mexican American Studies Department, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0118. Please include the Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

University of Michigan - TT Prof. Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Studies
The University of Michigan's Department of American Culture and its Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) program seek qualified applicants for a tenure-track appointment in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander studies at the rank of assistant or early associateprofessor. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2014.

Scholars with a demonstrated expertise in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander studies are encouraged to apply. We seek to increase our expertise in transnational migration, comparative/interethnic studies, indigeneity, social movements, religion, gender and sexuality, or cultural studies. We especially encourage applications from candidates who can teach courses on South Asian Americans and/or Muslim Americans. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is crucial. Ph.D. required prior to appointment.

Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to ac-position@umich.edu. Include: 1. Cover letter addressed to Chair, A/PIA Search Committee 2. Vita 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 ac-position@umich. edu directly from the signer's (or credentialing service's) institutional email address


 * Screening of applications will begin September 1, 2013, and will continue until an appointment is made. 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.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2014

Wesleyan University - TT Asst. Prof. - Af-Am Studies

 * The African American Studies Program invites applications for a tenure-track position in African American Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2014. Applicants should have a PhD in Political Science, Sociology, or African American Studies, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college with strong support for teaching and research. The teaching load is two courses per semester. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in the fields of politics, comparative politics, social policy, political sociology, social or political theory, with specific focus on the African American experience.


 * Please apply at: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4006. Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including course syllabi and student evaluations. We also require the email addresses for three referees so that we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation from them. Applications received after October 15, 2013 may not be given full consideration.

Denison University -- Black Studies / Women's  Studies  (Visiting Assistant Professor)
Denison University seeks a visiting assistant professor for a joint position in Black Studies and Women’s Studies. The one and one half year position begins Jan. 2014. Specialization in any area of Black Women’s Studies. Competence in teaching about African American women required. Please describe areas of expertise in teaching and research in letter of application. Denison is a small liberal arts college that emphasizes engaged teaching; Women’s Studies and Black Studies are interdisciplinary programs that involve faculty from a range of disciplines. The 3/3 teaching assignment includes introductory courses and advanced level courses of the candidate’s design. Denison University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continue to strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.


 * The candidate should have Ph.D. in hand by January 2014.
 * Posting Number - F 121300022
 * Please submit letter of application, cv, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, and 1-2 page description of recent scholarship (dissertation description for new Ph.D.s) online at employment.denison.edu. Review of applications will begin Aug. 15, 2013 and continue until position is filled.
 * Contact(s) - Barbara Fultner (fultner@denison.edu) or Linda Krumholz (krumholz@denison.edu)
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014