Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

Page for academic jobs in Ethnic Studies (including African-American Studies) that begin in 2015.

Last year's page: Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

SEE ALSO: Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015 and American Studies 2015


 * For jobs in Ethnic American Literature (including Asian-American, Latino/a and Native American) that start in 2015, see Ethnic American Lit. 2015. For jobs in African-American Literature, see African American 2015.


 * For jobs in US Ethnic History that start in 2015 (including Chicano/a-Latino/a, African-American, and Native American History) see: North American History 2014-15.
 * For more information on jobs, postdocs, fellowships, and other opportunities, see the blog Race and Ethnic Studies Funding Opportunities.

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Amherst College (USA: MA)- Black Atlantic

 * The Departments of Black Studies and History at Amherst College invite applications for a tenure-line joint appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of the Black Atlantic.
 * We seek a historian of colonial Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on the history of comparative slavery in the Americas. Research and teaching interests might include the following fields: comparative slave systems and the transatlantic slave trade; the impact of imperial expansion on indigenous populations and on pre-colonial Africa; histories of resistance and slave revolts; the slave family, gender, and sexuality; the rise of plantation agriculture and its effects on world trade systems; and abolition and transitions to free labor.


 * Candidates should submit electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/25259 a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and syllabi for two proposed courses. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be assured of full consideration.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2014-15 and Latin American History 2014-15

California State University, East Bay (CA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor, African-American Studies
Department of Ethnic Studies

FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK - OAA Position No. 15-16 ETHN-AFRICANAMERICAN-TT

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body of over 14,000 students, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. The University has campuses in Hayward, Contra Costa County, Online, and in Oakland, California. Our 600 faculty offer bachelor's degrees in 42 fields, minors in 62 fields, master's degrees in 36 fields, and 1 doctoral degree program. http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Ethnic Studies provides an academically rigorous program that substantively contributes to California State University East Bay’s public commitment to provide a multicultural learning experience. Our comparative and interdisciplinary program covers five core areas: African American Studies; American Indian Studies; Asian American Studies; Latino/a and Latin American Studies; and Gender/Sexualities in Communities of Color. We offer a Bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies including a degree that can be obtained through online courses. In our courses, we teach students to analyze social relations of race, class, gender, and sexuality; develop nuanced understandings of social justice; and act as socially responsible global citizens. In addition, our program is committed to comparative, transnational, and intersectional approaches. The content of our major mirrors three elements of Cal State East Bay’s mission to "support a diverse student body with academically rich, culturally relevant learning experiences which prepare students to apply their education to meaningful lifework, and to be socially responsible contributors to society, “work collaboratively and respectfully as members and leaders of diverse teams and communities, and to “apply knowledge of diversity and multicultural competencies to promote equity and social justice in our communities.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will teach coursework within the area of African American studies with an emphasis on African American social justice. The successful candidate will also teach other coursework as assigned within the Department of Ethnic Studies. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with other hires within the 2015 new hire cohort theme of Teaching Sustainability in Diversity towards producing and implementing educational models that promote student learning in an integrative approach to social justice and sustainability. Successful candidate will be required to work with cross-campus initiatives to increase African-American student retention and graduation rates. In addition to teaching and research, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned PhD in Ethnic Studies or an allied field/discipline with specialization in African American Studies at time of appointment is required. Research in social justice within in an African American context as demonstrated by a record of scholarly achievement is required. Additional expertise and training in one or more of the following areas is preferred: sustainability/environmental racism, women of color feminism/womanism; civil rights movements; prison abolition movements; African-American GLBTQ activism; transnational organizing; structural inequality in education; and /or restorative justice. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively; experience working with a diverse student population, including first generation college students and students whose first language is not English. Experience with online coursework preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/


 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by October 6, 2014. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita at https://my.csueastbay.edu/psp/pspdb1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Johns Hopkins University - TT Asst. Professor, Africana Studies (2 Positions)
The Center for Africana Studies of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Social Sciences, with special consideration given to those working in the disciplines of economics, anthropology, or political science; particularly those whose work in these disciplines focuses on inequality or public health. The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) is an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of African American Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Urban Studies.

For more information on CAS, please visit our website http://krieger.jhu.edu/africana/index.html

NOTE: We have a second opportunity available for an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Humanities. That opportunity may be viewed at http://apply.interfolio.com/25088/. Qualifications: A successful candidate will be a rising scholar with demonstrated research in his/her field. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the home department of his/her discipline whose teaching and service will be evenly allocated between Africana Studies and that department. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
 * Humanities Job Description: "The Center for Africana Studies of the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies in the Humanities, with special consideration given to those working in the disciplines of philosophy, history, English, or anthropology. Candidates whose work engages with music are also welcome. The Center for Africana Studies (CAS) is an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of African American Studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Urban Studies. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the home department of his/her discipline whose teaching and service will be evenly allocated between Africana Studies and that department. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply."

Please send letter of application, a current CV, a statement of current research projects, and a copy of one representative publication online to Search Committee Chair via http://apply.interfolio.com/25089.
 * Review of applications will begin September 2014 [review deadline applies to both positions].

Temple University (PA) - Asst. Professor, African-American Studies (Non-TT)
Assistant Professor in African American Studies at Temple University

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies, or a related social science or liberal discipline, and will have teaching experience in the field consistent with the position in African American self-determination organizations and movements, preferably dealing with Afrocentric education. The applicant should be willing to teach exclusively in African American Studies. The preferred areas of specialization are contemporary movements for social justice and educational approaches to the mental liberation of African people.

The applicant should be conversant with Afrocentric theories of knowledge, the current debates surrounding cultural criticism, and African diaspora studies within the context of Pan African education. The teaching load is 4/4. Although this is largely a teaching position the applicant should demonstrate an interest in creating a research agenda consistent with working in a highly competitive department.

A Ph.D. is required. Salary negotiable. Appointment for one year, renewable. Temple University is an equal opportunity employer.
 * Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages) by September 15, 2014 to: Dr. Molefi Kete Asante,Chair, Department of African American Studies, Temple University, 1115 W. Polett, Philadelphia, Pa. 19122 or to: [mailto:ake@temple.edu ake@temple.edu].

Johns Hopkins University - TT Assistant Professorship of Latino Studies
The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of Latino Studies, beginning July 1, 2015. The successful candidate will hold a tenure-track appointment in the home department of his/her own discipline and evenly allocate teaching and service between the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) and their home department. At least half of the successful candidate's courses will be Latino Studies courses cross-listed with PLAS. Applications from all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities are welcome. Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
 * Please submit a cover letter, C.V., writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference online through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/25155). Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2014 and continue until the search is completed.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Native American Studies
===College of St. Scholastica (MN) - Full-Time/TT Faculty Position in American Indian Studies=== The Department of History and Politics at the College of St. Scholastica invites applications for a full-time position in American Indian Studies with a preferred start date of January 2015. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including History, American Studies, Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Anthropology.

The successful candidate will teach courses in American Indian History and develop other classes that complement existing offerings in the American Indian Studies minor, the Department of History and Politics, and/or other departments.

Required Qualifications: M.A. (required) or Ph.D. (preferred). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in order to be eligible for a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will have some teaching experience, show the potential for active scholarship, and will demonstrate a dedication to working with diverse communities. The College of St. Scholastica is located in an area of striking natural beauty and within close proximity to a number of Indian reservations and tribal communities. The institution is committed to strengthening its relationship to students from tribal communities, and to preparing all students to live and work in a diverse world.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

For more information and to apply, visit www.csshrjobs.com. The College of St. Scholastica is an equal opportunity employer committed to enriching education and promoting opportunity through a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

https://www.csshrjobs.com/postings/5323

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach three letters of recommendation that address the expertise and qualities needed for this position or mail to: Human Resources, The College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811.
 * Review of applications will begin August 15 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at North American History 2014-15

===Montana State University-Northern (USA: MT) - History & Native American Studies===
 * Assistant Professor of History & Native American Studies
 * Length: Tenure-track (start date of January 2015)
 * The purpose of this position is to teach history and Native American studies in general education, Native American studies minor, and secondary teacher preparation programs. The Native American Studies program offers an interdisciplinary education that examines the cultures, history, literature, and politics of American Indians.
 * Link to Apply: https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/306
 * Open until Filled (posted 07/09/14)
 * Also posted at North American History 2014-15

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - General / Mixed / Open Ethnic Studies / Race Studies
===Oregon State University (OR) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor - Ethnic Studies=== The School of Language, Culture, and Society invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Ethnic Studies.

This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the topic specific to the area of specialization, engage in research, university service, community outreach on and off campus, and regular faculty activities within the program, such as academic advising and serving as an advisor for community-based student internships.

The mission of the Ethnic Studies program is to provide an academic opportunity of excellence for critical, multidisciplinary investigation of the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality, and of the articulated concerns of the four major racialized minority groups in the United States: Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanos/Latinos. The program is currently expanding its offerings to include coverage of race and ethnicity in a global context. The Ethnic Studies program is focused in undergraduate education, offering BA or BS degrees. A graduate minor is also offered.

The Ethnic Studies program is part of the School of Language, Culture, and Society, which also includes Anthropology; World Languages and Cultures; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The School has approximately 40 majors and 20 minors. The School's central focus is on global justice with emphases in social and environment justice, food insecurity, and Latino/a studies. This position within the School's Ethnic Studies Program will help build upon our commitments to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for an increasingly diverse student body.

Minimum/Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field by start of employment. Strong record of research and experience teaching at a college or university level. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

To be considered at the Associate Professor level, the candidate must have teaching experience, research experience, and a publications record commensurate with that level to be granted the same rank at Oregon State University.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications : Special consideration will be given to applicants whose research and teaching interests focus on one or more of the following areas: 1) Race, Gender, and Sexuality, 2) Empire, Colonization, Indigeneity, and Race, 3) Social inequality, Policy, and Institutions, 4) Race, Ethnicity, and Culture. Special consideration will also be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of active research and teaching experience in the area of Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies.


 * LINK to APPLY: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64484
 * Closing Date: 10-15-2014 .