Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

Page for academic jobs in Ethnic Studies that begin in 2014.

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

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

San José, CA 95192-0118. Please include the Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
 * 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