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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Brandeis University - TT Assistant Professor, Women's and Gender Studies and African and Afro-American Studies
Brandeis University seeks applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor to be jointly appointed in the Department of African and Afro-American Studies (AAAS) and the Womens and Gender Studies Program (WGS). The successful candidate will begin her or his term in the Fall of 2014.

We seek candidates whose scholarship addresses issues of race, gender, class and sexuality in relation to people and/or cultures of African descent. While discipline and specialization are open, we strongly encourage candidates with expertise in the social sciences or the creative arts. Candidates should demonstrate a developed research agenda, a promising record of publication, and excellent teaching performance.

This search is part of an exciting new cluster hire initiative in African Diaspora Studies at Brandeis University. This effort aims to broaden and strengthen the existing intellectual community of scholars at Brandeis engaged in the study of people of African descent. We anticipate this initiative resulting in the hiring of 4-5 new faculty members in various related fields over the next three years.

The full-time position carries a 2-2 teaching load, with the successful candidate teaching introductory and advanced courses in both WGS and AAAS. Service responsibilities will be shared equally between AAAS and WGS. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the core mission and institutional developments of both AAAS and WGS. Ph.D. must be in hand by the start of the appointment.


 * Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, an article or chapter length writing sample, and three letters of reference on AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3100. Questions about the position can be directed to: Wendy Cadge, Chair, Womens and Gender Studies Program (wcadge@brandeis.edu) and Chad Williams, Chair, African and Afro-American Studies Department (chadw@brandeis.edu). Brandeis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.

Brown University - Open Rank - Africana Studies
The Africana Studies Department at Brown University invites applications for a position in African and African Diaspora Thought with a strong emphasis in the areas of Africana philosophy, critical and cultural theory, or African and African Diaspora history.

Candidates must hold a PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences and will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses as well as conduct research in the above areas. Persons applying at the full professorship/associate level must have a well-established record of teaching and research. Those applying at the assistant level must have their PhD by the time of the appointment (July 2014) as well as demonstrable promise as a scholar and teacher.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
 * Interested junior faculty must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a dissertation or book chapter.
 * Interested senior faculty must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and samples of published work (as one document).

All interested faculty must include a list of three (3) referees from whom the Search Committee will solicit Confidential Letters of Reference.
 * All submissions must be uploaded into Interfolio. Complete applications received by October 18, 2013 will be given full consideration.
 * Interfolio Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/21871
 * fyi: when you go to Interfolio, Brown also wants a teaching statement and a personal statement. Six items in total.

===California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo - Ethnic Studies / Latino/a Studies=== The Department of Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor of Latino/a Studies, beginning September 15, 2014. We seek candidates whose scholarship takes a substantive, creative and interdisciplinary approach to Latino/a Studies, Critical Race Theory/Ethnic Studies and Humanities/Cultural Studies as these foci intersect in a global context.

Candidates should exhibit expertise in Latino/a Studies, with a demonstrated ability and desire to define Ethnic Studies from a comparative perspective that includes attention to the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexuality. Preference will be given to scholars with additional emphases in Transnational Studies of the Americas, Indigenous Studies, Urban Studies, cultural political economy, or immigration. The successful candidate will likely teach courses such as the Survey of Latino/a Studies, Mexican American Cultural Images, and Race, Culture and Politics in the U.S., as well as courses in her or his areas of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach comparative cultural studies courses such as Cultural Production and Ethnicity and Hip Hop, Poetics and Politics.

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. The typical teaching load is 12 units per quarter and includes student advising and correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills: A Ph.D. in Latino/a Studies, Ethnic Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, Cultural Studies, or a comparable program in the Social Sciences or Humanities at time of appointment is required. Applicants should have a strong foundation in Latina/o Studies, which can come from a range of disciplinary homes. University teaching experience and evidence of an active research agenda are expected.

The Ethnic Studies Department, in the College of Liberal Arts, offers a B.A. degree in Comparative Ethnic Studies. The department also offers an Ethnic Studies minor, a minor in Indigenous Studies in Natural Resources and the Environment, as well as a range of courses that fulfill general education and cultural pluralism requirements. Additional department information at http://www.cla.calpoly.edu/es, Email: [mailto:ethnicstudies@calpoly.edu ethnicstudies@calpoly.edu], phone: 805-756-1707.


 * Review Begin Date: 11-22-2013.
 * Online App. Form: https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=163527

California State University Channel Islands - TT Position in Chicana/o Studies - PHONE / SKYPE INTERVIEW
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


 * Skype/Phone Interview request 9/17

College of Charleston - Open Rank, African American Studies
As a primary objective of the institutions new strategic plan, the College of Charleston is building an African American Studies Program as befits its unique location and the history of the Carolina Lowcountry. Working with key institutional partners, including the renowned Avery Research Center and the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World as well as the 16 affiliated faculty, and pending final approval, the program expects to launch a new major in African American Studies in Fall 2014 to accompany an existing and successful minor.

The African American Studies Program invites applications for a tenure-track, open rank faculty position in African American Studies to begin August 16, 2014. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies or a related discipline and will teach exclusively in African American Studies. The program seeks an individual with a strong research agenda. Area of specialization is open, but preference may be given to applicants who can teach Introduction to African American Music or Introduction to African American Art. The teaching load is 3/3.


 * Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages), a syllabus for Introduction to African American Studies, and a syllabus for Introduction to African American Music or African American Art. Materials must be submitted electronically by October 25, 2013 to https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/2079. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Conseula Francis, Director of African American Studies, at francisc@cofc.edu.

Colorado College, Race and Ethnic Studies Program - Open Rank

 * The Colorado College Race and Ethnic Studies Program seeks an experienced scholar and teacher currently at the advanced assistant, associate, or full rank to guide the program through an exciting period of unprecedented growth as a Thematic Minor. While discipline and area of research are open, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research and will be willing to teach both introductory and advanced courses that focus on the comparative study of racialization and diasporas and their social, cultural, and political effects. If hired at the associate or full level the successful candidate will be expected to serve as director of the program after tenure and to further develop a curriculum and campus presence that are focused on issues of race, ethnicity, and migrations in the context of a liberal arts education for the 21st century. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Candidates who contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply, identifying experiences that will add to that diversity.
 * The Race and Ethnic Studies Mission Statement can be viewed online at http://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/raceandethnicstudies/about/


 * The successful candidate will also be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active research program. We are especially interested in candidates who can connect their scholarly interests to communities beyond the College campus and who are dedicated to increasing the diversity of the curriculum, faculty, and student body.
 * The Colorado College calendar, called the Block Plan, is a unique academic system in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, with an academic year of eight and a half blocks; faculty teach six blocks per year. The intensive modular schedule is well suited to in-depth faculty-student interactions, including research collaborations.


 * To be considered for the position, applicants must be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank at another institution by the August 2014 start date. Please include the following materials in your application: Cover Letter, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Research Agenda, and one writing sample from an already published piece. Deadline for application is November 15. While attendance at the 2013 American Studies Association Annual Meeting is not required for advancement in the interview process, interviews for the position will take place during the meeting, November 21-24. Please feel free to call the Director of Race and Ethnic Studies, Claire Oberon Garcia (719.389.6510), if you have any questions or would like more information about the position.
 * Link to Apply: https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/1237

Colorado State University - TT Asst. Professor, Native American or African-American Studies
The Ethnic Studies Department at Colorado State University invites applications for a 9-month entry-level tenure track position in African American or Native American Studies. This is an Assistant Professor position and salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Starting Date: August 16, 2014.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: Qualified applicants will have completed a doctorate degree by August 15, 2014. The applicant must demonstrate potential excellence in research/scholarship in African American or Native American Studies; potential for excellence in teaching (African American or Native American courses), potential for excellence in service/outreach, and strong communication skills. Service and outreach commitment to the African American or Native American community should be established through past or current examples of mentoring, activism, and outreach. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach core ethnic studies courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level (i.e. introduction to ethnic studies, ethnic studies theory & history, etc). Candidates whose work is interdisciplinary, intersectional, and/or comparative are also strongly encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with a doctorate in African American or Native American Studies, or Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in African American or Native American Studies; however, we also welcome and encourage applicants with degrees in other disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses per year, including graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor students, have an active research agenda, and engage in outreach/service with the African American or Native American community.


 * Examples of potential candidates areas of expertise in African American Studies include but are not limited to: sociocultural politics, history, social movements, education, cinema, critical race theory and its engagement with criminal justice, gender and black feminist theory, African American arts and cultural expressions, sports, and diaspora studies.


 * Examples of potential candidates areas of expertise in Native American Studies include but are not limited to: Indigenous knowledge systems, contemporary literary and visual culture, history, health, Indigenous education and leadership, tribal governments, sociopolitical and political economy.


 * Closing Date for Application: Full consideration will be extended to completed applications received no later than November 1, 2013. Review of applications will commence on that date. We prefer applications to be sent electronically, if possible, to Jodi.Griffin@colostate.edu For full position description, visit http://www.jobs.libarts.colostate.edu
 * Applications must include a cover letter stating interest, current vita, sample of recent writing or publication, evidence of teaching/advising excellence if available, and letters from three references. Application materials, including letters of recommendation of semi-finalist candidates, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Ethnic Studies Department. Application materials may be mailed to: Ethnic Studies Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Ethnic Studies, 1790 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1790. Fax: 970-491-2717.

Cornell University (NY) - Africana Studies &amp; Research Center, 20th c. Af-Am History

 * See full post at North American History 2013-14

Cornell University - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Black Queer/Sexualities Studies

 * See full post at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

Iowa State University - African/African-American Studies
The African and African American Studies Program at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to start in August 2014. The African and African American Studies Program is a cross-disciplinary program housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We seek outstanding scholars with expertise in African and African American Studies. The research emphasis of applicants should be appropriate for an appointment in one of the academic departments in the college such as Anthropology, English, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science, or Psychology. This position is expected to maintain a nationally visible, active program of scholarship in his/her areas of specialization and teach courses in the Program and in the tenure-home Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by August 16, 2014. In addition, applicants for an Associate Professor appointment must meet university standards for appointment at this rank, including a substantial record of publication.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching in African or African American Studies at the collegiate level. Research interests/expertise that complement and build on research strengths in the African and African American Studies Program, tenure home department and Iowa State University.

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 31,000 students are enrolled, and served by over 6,000 faculty and staff (see http://www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of nearly 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted second best most livable small city in the nation (see http://www.amescvb.com).


 * ONLY ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ARE ACCEPTED. For more information about this position and Iowa State University and submit application please visit: http://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=84450


 * TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION, SUBMITT COMPLETED APPLICATION BY NOVEMBER 22, 2013.

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

===Lehman College, City University of New York - TT Associate Professor, Latin American & Puerto Rican Studies/African & African American Studies===

The Department of Latin American, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies at Lehman College, City University of New York seeks to make a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor to begin in fall 2014. This is a joint appointment with the Department of African and African American Studies (sixty percent in Latin American, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies and forty percent in African and African American Studies). We are seeking a specialist on Latin America whose research centers on the role of Africans in the making of the Americas; a specialist in the Black Atlantic; or a specialist in Afro-Latino Diasporas. Preferred areas are art history, visual culture (including digital and new media), performance studies, and the colonial period, but candidates in all areas will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION: 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online, 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 or Title. Please upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three current references as ONE document.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.


 * CLOSING DATE: Open until filed with review of CVs to begin on September 3, 2013.

===Michigan State University - TT Assistant Professor, Comparative Race and Identity of the Global African Diaspora===
 * See full post at Comparative 2014

===Ohio University - TT Assistant Professor of African American Studies=== The Department of African American Studies at Ohio University seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with earned doctorate degree, teaching experience at the university level, and a demonstrated promise of producing scholarship or creativity in African American Studies or related fields of racial, gender, religious and musical studies.

The Department, which offers courses leading to the major (B. A.) in African American Studies, resides in the College of Arts and Sciences, and has a core of six faculty, assisted by affiliated faculty from other OU departments and programs. The mission of the Department to provide a high-quality, interdisciplinary degree is essential. Our areas of expertise in the media, creative arts, and social policy require instruction in the Black Family, the Black Child, Gender and Race, as well as introductory courses in the discipline of African American Studies. The Department is also planning for future collaboration on the part of the faculty to contribute to the mission of the African American Research and Service Institute.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a normal course load and to conduct and publish research. Responsibilities also include the potential for offering graduate students a certificate program, research interests in a related academic discipline, and undergraduate instruction in African American Studies; as well as university and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D in African American Studies or related fields of Gender, Religious, or Musical studies (for ABD candidates the Ph.D must be conferred by August 11, 2014.)

Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience in teaching courses in the undergraduate level specifically in the disciplines of the humanities or social sciences.


 * Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, CV, official graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or samples of teaching excellence (uploaded as an "other" document). For references, applicants will be asked to key-in contact details for reference providers who will be emailed to complete a letter of reference using an online quicklink.
 * The position will remain open until filled. However, for full consideration, please apply by January 19, 2014.
 * Online App. Form: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/7605

Penn State Harrisburg - Assistant or Associate Professor of American Studies and Ethnic/Gender Studies
Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of American Studies and Ethnic/Gender Studies. The American Studies program offers the BA, MA and PhD and has an active public outreach component. The successful candidate will have credentials in ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality. Teaching assignments may include graduate seminars in Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Culture, Problems in American Studies and American Studies Theory and Method, and undergraduate courses in Ethnic America, African-American Experience, Women in American Society, American Masculinities, American Themes and Eras, and Introduction to American Studies. Candidates should have college teaching experience, a promising research and publication agenda in American Studies, and a commitment to university service and outreach. Experience with graduate instruction and advising in an American Studies program is desirable. Ph.D. in American Studies preferred. Degree must be in hand by the appointment date. Please visit our website at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/hum/amst.


 * The review of applications will begin on October 14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered, please submit a cover letter explaining experience and match with this position, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. syllabi, course evaluations, peer observations), and a curriculum vitae to: American Studies Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Harrisburg, Box HNET-40338, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898 or via email at [mailto:HBG-HR@LISTS.PSU.EDU HBG-HR@LISTS.PSU.EDU]. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2014 and Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

===Penn State University - Associate Professor or Professor of Black Feminist Thought, Gender and Sexuality===
 * See full post at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

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 Diego State University - TT Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies: Land and Literature===


 * See full post at Ethnic American Literature 2014

San Francisco State University - TT Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies
The College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Asian American Studies Department with a specialization in Asian American history, to commence Fall 2014 semester (Search #10.13).

Qualifications:

-Required specialization in Asian American history. -Preferred expertise in Chinese and/or Japanese American Studies and/or political science. -Candidates with bilingual expertise in an Asian language are encouraged to apply.
 * -PhD or equivalent terminal degree by August 1, 2014.

In addition to the specific area(s) of specialization for this position, candidates must demonstrate (1) an ability to teach general and comparative Asian American Studies courses (both undergraduate and graduate levels), (2) excellence in curricular development and student advising, (3) commitment to scholarly/professional activities in the field of Asian American Studies, and (4) service to Asian American communities.

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with rank and qualifications.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2013

Submit an application dossier containing the following: a CV, all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing/publication samples, three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi for one general lower-division course and one specific upper-division course matching this job description (refer to the department’s list of courses at www.sfsu.edu/~aas).

Mail hard copies to:

College of Ethnic Studies San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Avenue – EP 103 San Francisco, CA 94132
 * Asian American Studies Hiring Committee, Search #10.13

For further information contact: [mailto:aashire@sfsu.edu aashire@sfsu.edu] or 415/338-2698
 * Also posted at North American History 2013-14

San Jose State University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, African Americans, Race & Ethnicity, Urban & Community
The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (SISS) is a collaborative department offering degree programs in Sociology (Concentrations in Community Change and Social Interactions), Social Science Teacher Preparation, Asian American Studies and Women’s Studies minors, and a Master’s degree program in Sociology.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline required at the time of hiring. We seek to hire a faculty member whose specializations are in urban communities, race & ethnicity; focus on communities of color, immigrant communities and African Americans especially desirable; expertise in quantitative or qualitative research methods. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student population through training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities: Teaching and research in the areas of expertise as well as new course development appropriate to an interdisciplinary department; course and major assessment of student learning; service and governance 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.


 * 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 December 2, 2013 to: Chair, Search Committee (Please include JOID # 22642 on all correspondence), Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0122

===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.


 * 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.

===SUNY Oneonta - TT Assistant Professor of Latino/a Diasporic Studies=== The Department of Africana & Latino Studies (ALS) at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Latino/a Diasporic Studies beginning August 2014. The initial appointment will be for two years. Expectations include teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development. SUNY Oneonta is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts and sciences college with 6,000 students. The College is ranked as one of the 50 best regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the Department of Africana and Latino Studies is one of a handful in the United States to integrate and maintain the intersections of Black and Latino Studies. Our program is vibrant and ever evolving, incorporating into our courses new scholarship from critical race studies, social theory, gender studies, sexuality studies, cultural studies, and ethnic studies. To learn more about the College or the Department please visit http://www.oneonta.edu or http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/africlat/. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with diverse populations, and/or teaching pedagogies and/or multicultural teaching experience.


 * To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=39919. Please upload a curriculum vitae, letter of interest describing research and teaching interests, copies of graduate transcripts (official required at time of appointment), writing sample, evidence of last teaching experience, and have three professional references send letters to: Dr. Kathleen O’Mara, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Africana and Latino Studies, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820 or emailed to Kathleen.OMara@oneonta.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. [job posted 08/14/13]
 * 10/21 Phone Interviews

===Texas A&amp;M University - Africana Studies and Film Studies (Open Rank)===
 * See full post at Film Studies 2013-2014

===Texas A&M University - Africana Studies and Religious Studies (Open Rank)===
 * See full post at Religious Studies 2013-2014

University of California - Davis, Chicana/o Studies (2 positions)
The Department of Chicana/o Studies at the University of California, Davis invites applications for two positions. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers and have a committed interest in developing productive community relations. Ph.D. in Chicana/o Studies or other related field is required by September 29, 2014.


 * OPEN RANK: OPEN FIELD: Research specialization is open. Candidates with innovative and interdisciplinary approaches in the field of Chicana/o Studies will be preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda or demonstrate potential for research with interdisciplinary, social justice approaches to Chicana/o Studies and will need to demonstrate excellence in delivering undergraduate curriculum in Chicana/o Studies. For more information and to apply for this position: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00157


 * OPEN RANK: HEALTH - Research specialization in clinical or health psychology or public health, is preferred. Candidates with innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to address the health and mental health needs of immigrants and US born Latina/os and Chicana/os will be preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda or demonstrate potential for research with interdisciplinary, social justice approaches to Chicana/o Studies and be able to teach undergraduate courses in Community Based Participatory research methods, quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, Chicana/o health, mental health and/or health policy. The appointee will complement the current faculty’s teaching in community health, mental health, and social policy. For more information and to apply for this position: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00158


 * For full consideration applications should be completed by February 1, 2014. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The positions are open until filled.

University of California, Santa Cruz - Latino Studies - Asst. Prof of Youth Studies
The Latin American and Latino Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in Youth Studies, at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. The position is open with respect to substantive focus. We seek candidates whose research focuses on youth studies, with an emphasis on the processes and implications of how youth actively reinvent and mobilize around their identities, construct social, cultural and communicative or media practices, or engage in active civic and political life in areas such as public education, representation, gender, sexual and racial equality, or immigration reform. The candidate’s work should demonstrate expertise in transnationalism. While we are open to the specific issues that the successful candidate would focus on in his/her research, we seek to hire a youth studies professor whose approach will fit the department’s four substantive themes: cultural flows/cultural politics, collective action/social movements, social inequalities, or transnational migration.

The Department of Latin American and Latino Studies has a strong tradition of collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and we especially encourage applications from strongly qualified candidates eager to extend their teaching and research activities across departmental and disciplinary boundaries.

The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, and we encourage both domestic and international candidates to apply.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Social Science or Humanities field, or other related field, is required by June 30, 2014. Demonstrated record of research and university teaching.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or an indigenous language in the Americas.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014, with academic year beginning September 2014. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, sample of written work, research statement, pedagogy statement, three confidential letters of reference*, teaching evaluations (optional). Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00034 Refer to Position #JPF00034-14 in all correspondence.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.html


 * CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 01, 2013.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

===University of Colorado Boulder - TT Assistant Professor in American Indian/Indigenous Studies===
 * See full post at Indigenous and Native American Studies 2013-2014

===University of Illinois, Chicago - TT Assistant Professor, Asian American Visual Cultures===
 * See full post at American Studies 2014

University of Maryland - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies, African American/African Diaspora Cultural Production

 * The Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position focused on African American and/or African Diaspora Cultural Production at the rank of Assistant Professor. The starting date for this position is August 15, 2014, contingent upon funding.


 * We are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar who focuses on African American and/or African Disapora cultural production and can situate her/his work within the context of one or both of our Departmental themes, cultural constructions of identity and difference and cultures of everyday life, both embracing transnational perspectives and approaches. We especially seek those with expertise in one or more topical directions: sound, new media/digital humanities, food, social movements, public aesthetics, queer studies. The successful applicant will show clear promise of a strong research record, the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research and teaching.


 * For best consideration, submit a complete application by Dec. 2, 2013. The application should include a letter describing one’s approach to African American/African Diaspora cultural production and interdisciplinary Americans' cultural studies more broadly, research program, and teaching interests and experiences; curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly research; and list of three references who will submit letters of reference. Send inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Professor Psyche Williams-Forson, at pwforson@umd.edu. To apply for this position, visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/, click on the Faculty link, and look for position # 119588. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2014.

===University of Massachusetts Boston - TT Assistant Professor of American Studies, Asian-American History===
 * See full post at North American History 2013-14

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

===University of South Dakota - TT Asst. Professor, Native Studies (2 Positions)===
 * 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
 * See full post at Indigenous and Native American Studies 2013-2014

University of Virginia - TT Asst. Professor of American Studies (US Ethnic Communities)

 * See full post at American Studies 2014

===University of Virginia - Assistant/Assoc Professor in Race and Inequality=== The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies seeks to appoint an assistant (tenure-track) or associate professor (tenured) in the area of race and inequality in the United States and other countries of the African diaspora, beginning August 25, 2014. The position will be a split appointment with half a line in the Woodson Institute and the other half in a home department in the College of Arts & Sciences (Economics, History, Politics, or Sociology). Candidates with comparative, historical, or global approaches are encouraged to apply. Fields of specialization include but are not restricted to the following: political economy, labor market stratification, and wealth distribution; educational policy and academic outcomes; metropolitan inequality; public health; criminal justice and the carceral state; immigration policy and patterns; housing; social movements; and electoral politics.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0612760 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article- or chapter-length scholarship (Attach to Writing Sample 1) and contact information for three references. Please have reference letter writers email letters directly to race-and-inequality-job@virginia.edu.

Questions regarding the position or the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to: Cheryll Lewis at the Woodson Institute, cll2d@virginia.edu. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.


 * Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants for the rank of associate with tenure must have a PhD and a strong record of research and publication. Applicants at the assistant level should be on track to earn a PhD by May 2014 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.
 * Also posted at North American History 2013-14

===University of Washington Tacoma - North American Native American/Indigenous Studies===


 * See full post at Indigenous and Native American Studies 2013-2014

University of Wisconsin-Madison - TT Asst. Professor, African-American Studies

 * The Afro-American Studies Department at the University of Wisconsin Madison invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment in African American Studies, with an emphasis on Art History and/or Visual Culture. This appointment will begin August 25, 2014. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by date of hire. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, diaspora history, gender and womens history, popular culture, slavery, and black political and social movements. The successful candidate is expected to teach the survey course in African American Art History, contribute to both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the department, produce scholarship commensurate with the expectations of a research university, and perform university service as appropriate.


 * Applicants should send a cover letter describing research, teaching experience and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, official graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. If the writing sample is a part of a book manuscript or dissertation, please include a description of the larger project. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2013. Materials should be sent to Professor Craig Werner, Department of Afro-American Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 4141 Helen C. White Hall, 600 N. Park St. Madison, WI, 53706.

University of Wyoming - TT Assistant Professor in African American and Diaspora Studies
The University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in African American &; Diaspora Studies with joint affiliation in the Department of History. The position is a joint position with 75% in African American &; Diaspora Studies as the tenure home and 25% in History. The appointment begins August 2014. The successful candidate must be able to teach and conduct research relevant to African American &; Diaspora Studies and History, particularly from an interdisciplinary perspective. The candidate should be able to teach African American History since 1600, with special teaching abilities in the history of African Civilizations, Pan-Africanism, and Black urban and working-class history, political protest, religious history, and social movements. The research specialization is open.

Qualifications and Duties: A Ph.D. is expected by the start date. A Ph.D. in Black Studies or History is desired, but not required. ABD candidates will be reviewed. An ABD candidate is expected to have completed the terminal degree by the start date. Strong teaching and research experience are highly desirable. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda. Teaching is required in our undergraduate, and/or graduate and professional programs. The majority of the teaching requirement (3/2 load) is expected in African American &; Diaspora Studies. Candidates will have an opportunity to teach a seminar at the senior or graduate level. Other courses would be from the candidate's area of specialization.


 * Application Materials Required: Candidates should submit an electronic portfolio consisting of: a.) letter of application; b) teaching philosophy (this can be separate or attached to the letter of application); c.) complete CV; d.) one example of research; e.) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and f.) three letters of reference to Dr. Tracey Owens Patton, Chair of the Search Committee. Electronic portfolios should be sent as one PDF file sans the reference letters to this email address: mhager@uwyo.edu. Applications must be received by September 30, 2013.

Washington State University - TT Asst. Professor, Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, American Studies
he Department of Critical Culture, Gender, and Race Studies Department at Washington State University in Pullman, WA invite applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor to begin in August 16, 2014. Duties include maintaining an active research program, participating in service, and teaching (the normal teaching load is currently two courses per semester). The department seeks an interdisciplinary scholar whose research focuses on race, gender, and global health, with graduate training and/or a demonstrated ability to teach courses in American studies, ethnic studies, and women's studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in American studies at the graduate level as well as core courses in undergraduate curricula in women's studies and ethnic studies, including courses in the candidate¹s area of specialization. Requirements: earned Ph.D. in American studies, ethnic studies, women's studies or related field by employment start date. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated commitments to intersectional pedagogy and an established record of scholarship.


 * Application deadline is November 18, 2013, the review process starting November 19, 2013. Applications should include a letter of application, resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample of no more than 40 pages, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants should be prepared to submit material online at http://www.wsujobs.com Questions should be sent to [mailto:ccgrs.dept@wsu.edu ccgrs.dept@wsu.edu]. WSU is an EOE/AA Employer. Members of protected groups are encouraged to apply.

Wesleyan University - TT Asst. Prof. - Af-Am Studies - CANCELLED / POSTPONED

 * 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.


 * Job search has been postponed until next year. [posted 10/16/13]

Williams College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Native American Studies

 * See full post at American Studies 2014

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.

===Earlham College (IN) - VAP, African and African American Studies / Black Religion===
 * 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
 * See full post at Religious Studies 2013-2014