Interdisciplinary Humanities and Liberal Arts 2018-2019

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Occidental College (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Indigenous/Settler Colonialism Studies
Occidental College's Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice (CTSJ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor of Indigenous/Settler Colonialism Studies (ISCS). As an intersectional and interdisciplinary department, CTSJ seeks to harness emergent academic analyses at the nexus of such fields as Native studies, comparative empire studies, posthumanist theory, biopolitics, theories of sovereignty, and problems of justice broadly.

QUALIFICATIONS: We seek candidates with a PhD received by fall 2019, from either humanities or social science departments, with a specialty in the study of indigenous/native populations and cultures, analyses of empire and colonialism, and critical theory. We welcome recent PhD’s, as well as scholars who have been teaching for several years. Strong candidates will be able to teach a range of courses (five yearly across two semesters), including introductory critical theory courses, courses in Occidental’s Cultural Studies Program, extant CTSJ seminars, and new courses in ISCS-related fields.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates should send their application as an electronic file to ctsjsearch2018@oxy.edu. Please include: 1) a cover letter that details interest in teaching at Occidental and a discussion of the applicant’s research and teaching experience; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentor especially for underrepresented students; (3) a sample of scholarly work; (4) Curriculum Vitae; and (5) three to five confidential letters of recommendation (via Interfolio.com), including at least one that addresses the applicant’s teaching.

For information on the Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice, including current course offerings, please visit our website at: https://www.oxy.edu/critical-theory-social-justice. Direct questions may be addressed to ctsjsearch2018@oxy.edu.

All materials are due no later than November 15, 2018. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. Interviews of semi-finalists will be held via videoconference.

Deadline: Nov. 15

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 * Also posted at Anglophone 2019, Ethnic Studies 2018-2019 and Cultural Anthropology 2018-2019

University of Arizona (AZ) - TT Assistant Professor, Public and Applied Humanities
The Department of Public & Applied Humanities at the University of Arizona is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The top candidate will be able to contribute expertise, leadership, and imagination to the department's efforts to theorize and prefigure responses to the future of the human being.

Candidates should be highly collaborative, exploratory, and hardworking, with a humanities-oriented research specialization in one or more of the following areas: the environment (natural or built), fabrication (material, biological, electronic), health (cellular, systemic, societal), technology (digital, analog, biological), or storytelling (place-based and/or digital). Experience with and an understanding of international and/or foreign language content creation, or Indigenous/First Nations/Native lifeways will be of particular interest given the Department's institutional and geographic location.

The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as curricular design and program innovation.

The Department of Public & Applied Humanities is one of 18 units in the University of Arizona's College of Humanities. Public & Applied Humanities offers Bachelor Degree options in Applied Humanities and World Literature; a Master's Degree in Second Language Learning and Educational Technology; and a Graduate Certificate in Language Program Administration. The Department works to translate the personal enrichment characteristic of humanities study into public enrichment and the direct and tangible improvement of the human condition. Through research-driven, collaborative, and publicly facing projects built to explore and enhance life in the community and beyond, our students and scholars convert understanding into action for the measurable betterment of society. The Department is fundamentally experimental, entrepreneurial, and transdisciplinary, and focuses on public and private opportunities that straddle disciplinary boundaries.

The Department of Public & Applied Humanities strongly supports the University of Arizona's diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiatives, which are designed to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate is expected to support diversity and inclusiveness efforts in the Department and the University.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain an active research agenda; Teach two courses per semester; Engage in Departmental, College, and University service and outreach; Contribute to curriculum development and program building; Recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; Help expand collaborations with community partners; Contribute to University of Arizona initiatives focused on fostering diversity and inclusive excellence, enhancing student engagement, and mentoring students including those from underrepresented backgrounds; Participate in departmental and college-wide activities such as commencement and homecoming.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Outstanding research skills; Diverse and demonstrated pedagogical knowledge and experience; Superior communication and collaboration skills; Knowledge of and experience with interdisciplinary and applied/public facing projects and programs

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in hand at the time of appointment; Demonstrated trajectory toward excellence in research, evidenced by publication in academic journals and books, sponsored research, and/or other suitable research and impact metrics in one or more of the specialization areas listed under the position summary; Demonstrated excellence in teaching, as indicated by course evaluations, teaching awards, or other metrics in one or more of the specialization areas listed under the position summary.

Preferred Qualifications: Record of high quality research published in leading academic journals and presses; Evidence of ability to secure external funding; Evidence of innovative and multidisciplinary public facing and/or applied projects; Experience with digital media production, maker spaces, or other creative content development. Demonstrated excellence with online/hybrid teaching; multimedia technology, and an aptitude for teaching large lecture courses. Experience using innovative teaching methods and/or curricular design to effectively engage a diverse student body. Interest and/or experience with digital humanities.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FTE: 1.0

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Posted Rate of Pay: DOE

Job Category: Faculty

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Posting Number: F21576

Desired Start Date: 08/12/2019

Contact Information for Candidates

Department Head Judd Ruggill jruggill@email.arizona.edu

Review Begins On: 11/01/2018

Online App. Form: https://uacareers.com/postings/32090

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2019