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Page for academic jobs in Ethnic Studies (including African-American Studies) that begin in 2019.

Last year's page: Ethnic Studies 2017-2018

SEE ALSO: Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2018-2019, American Studies 2019 and Jewish Studies 2018-2019

For jobs in Ethnic American Literature (including Asian-American, Latino/a and Native American) that start in 2015, see Ethnic American Literature 2019. For jobs in African-American Literature, see African American 2019.
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 2018-19.
See the blog Race and Ethnic Studies Funding Opportunities. (University of Chicago data blog for jobs, fellowships, postdocs, etc., in Race and Ethnic Studies)


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Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - African-American / Africana Studies[]

Arizona State University (AZ) - The Black Experience in the Americas[]

  • The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure-track/tenured position in the Black Experience in the Americas to begin August 2019. Rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with experience.
  • Minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in history, religious studies, or its equivalent by date of appointment.
  • Desired qualifications:  the area of specialization and time period are open, but scholars of African American history and/or African American religion with expertise in social movements and intersectional and/or postcolonial foci and approaches are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally recognized research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including online, and participate in university and professional service.
  • Applicants must apply online at Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/57026 by December 6, 2018 and submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV and (3) a list of three references including contact information. Questions about this position should be directed to Calvin Schermerhorn, Search Committee Chair at jscherme@asu.edu.
  • A background check is required for employment. 
    • invitation to Skype interview (12/14)
    • Any news here? (2/9)

Boston University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - African American Studies and Modern US History[]

The African American Studies Program at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2019, pending budgetary approval. This position will be joint between the Department of History and the African American Studies program, and we seek a colleague whose scholarship focuses on African American experiences, with a particular ability to teach courses on the modern United States. Areas of specialization are open. Boston University expects excellence in teaching and research and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the date of appointment. Initial applications should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11691 and include 1) a cover letter describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience addressed to Professor Louis Chude-Sokei, Chair, Search Committee; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of your scholarly writing; and 4) three letters of reference, sent directly by your referees.

  • Review of applications will begin October 5, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held via Skype.

Bowdoin College (ME) - TT Assistant Professor of Africana Studies[]

The Africana Studies program at Bowdoin College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of African Studies at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2019. We seek a scholar from the humanities or the social sciences able to teach undergraduate courses that incorporate research in sub-Saharan West Africa. We will consider scholars whose research and teaching connects West Africa to the African Diaspora, broadly defined (but excluding the United States). We especially invite applications from scholars whose survey and seminar courses on sub-Saharan West Africa cover significant timespans. We expect the successful candidate to have prior interdisciplinary graduate training and teaching experiences in African Studies, although we will also welcome applications from candidates in other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences.

We welcome applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s ethnic and cultural diversity. We value a community in which students of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. In your application materials, we encourage you to address how your teaching, scholarship, and/or mentorship may support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Bowdoin values a strong commitment to research and a promise of long-term successful scholarly engagement as well as a dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. There is internal funding in support of research and teaching, opportunities for professional development, a junior sabbatical leave, and an accelerated post-tenure sabbatical schedule. Teaching load is two courses each semester and includes courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, Introduction to Africana Studies, as well as other courses in our program’s core curriculum. A Ph.D. is expected by date of appointment. We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and partners. To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of partners and spouses of members of the faculty.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit: 1) a cover letter detailing your scholarly research agenda and describing your teaching experience and interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 4) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

  • Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018.
  • Has anybody heard anything about this? A Skype interviews were conducted last week (I believe with approximately 10-12 people). I was rejected.

Brandeis University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Black Feminisms and Queer Studies[]

The Department of African and Afro-American Studies (AAAS) and the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program (WGS) at Brandeis University seek applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with specializations in Black Feminisms and Queer Studies. The successful candidate will begin the position in the Fall of 2019. We seek candidates whose scholarship and teaching approach the subjects of Black Feminisms and Queer Studies from a variety of perspectives, which not only foreground the intersectionality of race, class, gender, and sexuality, but also explore the frontiers of critical thought pioneered by Black feminist and queer theorists and activists. Discipline and specialization are open. Candidates should demonstrate a developed research agenda, excellent teaching performance, and record of publication commensurate with the rank of the position being applied for. The full-time position carries a 2-2 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in Black Feminist Thought and Queer Studies, as well as advanced courses in their areas of expertise. Ph.D. must be in hand by the start of the appointment.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, an article or chapter length writing sample that reflects their expertise in Black Feminisms and Queer Studies, and three letters of reference on Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11426. Questions can be directed to: Shannon Kearns (skearns@brandeis.edu).

  • Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Bucknell University (PA) - TT Open Rank Position - Black Political Thought and/or Black Critical Theory[]

The Africana Studies Program at Bucknell University invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track position to begin August 2019. The substantive area is Black Political Thought and/or Black Critical Theory, with a strong focus on social and political injustice as they pertain to the global black experience. The successful candidate will teach both introductory and upper level undergraduate courses that focus on the theoretical and material expressions of Africana culture, experience, and thought and will be expected to develop a robust research program.

Preference will be given to candidates who draw on theories, methods, and approaches in Africana Studies as well as those whose work is situated at the intersections of disciplines within the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Applicants must have a PhD by the time of appointment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing research interests and teaching philosophy, a Curriculum Vitae, a sample of scholarly writing, sample syllabi, course evaluations as available, and three confidential letters of reference. All materials must be submitted online through Bucknell's career site (http://careers.bucknell.edu).

  • Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

Drexel University (USA:PA) - African American History, Africana/Black Studies, Ethnic Studies or History of Race[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in African American History, Africana Studies/Black Studies, Ethnic Studies or the History of Race, to begin Fall 2019
  • The search is open to candidates working in any time period, although they should be prepared to teach broad historical courses about the African American experience. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research involves queer, environmental, medical, or disability studies or the history of capitalism and inequality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an engagement with the Department's research strengths in transnational history or in the histories of science, technology and environment.
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Sept. 2019
  • Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and an article or chapter-length writing sample in addition to providing the names and contact information for three academic references. Please do NOT send letters of reference; they will be requested from short-listed candidates at a later date. Only applications submitted via Drexel's online system will be considered. Please address all queries via email to Scott Gabriel Knowles, Department Head, History, sgk23@drexel.edu.
  • Review begins: 26 Nov. 2019.

Emory University (GA) - TT Assistant Professor in African American Studies (African American Popular Music)[]

The Department of African American Studies, Emory University, Atlanta GA invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the area of African American popular music with a specialization in hip hop music and culture. The teaching load is 2/2.   We are especially interested in candidates whose interests take advantage of Atlanta’s central position in the production of hip hop music and culture. Areas of teaching and research might include, but are not limited to, hip hop genres, DJ culture, social media and activism, and other modes of performative creativity. Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a PhD in a supporting field by the time of appointment. The successful applicant is a scholar who can contextualize hip hop in the context of African American history and culture and consider its global impact.

Application Instructions: Applications should include the following: a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a 20-25-page writing sample, and a list of potential courses. Emory University is committed to student and faculty diversity, equality and inclusion. In a separate statement, please reflect upon your experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds.

  • Applications are due by November 19, 2018. Only applications submitted through Interfolio will be considered. Interviews will begin in December or January of the 2018-19 academic year. https://apply.interfolio.com/5526
  • First round interviews scheduled

Kennesaw State University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor - African & African Diaspora Studies[]

The Interdisciplinary Studies Department (ISD) at Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in the African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS), with an emphasis in the social sciences or applied Black Studies, to begin August 5, 2019. Candidates should have a proven track record in student engagement and program development. Candidates should be prepared to teach introductory and general education courses in AADS, in addition to developing courses in their area of specialization that might overlap with another program in ISD. A commitment to excellence in teaching, complemented by strong scholarship and service is expected of all faculty members in Kennesaw State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Faculty members in the department teach in a variety of modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications): A PhD in African Diaspora Studies/Africana Studies/Black Studies/African-American Studies or a related field, or a foreign equivalent, is required, as well as a record of effective university teaching and demonstrated potential for research. We encourage applications from all subfields, but especially from social scientists in applied areas of study. The candidate’s orientation to teaching and research should correspond with the Interdisciplinary Studies Department’s commitment to social justice.

Candidate’s applications must include a current Curriculum Vitae, cover letter describing research and teaching interests and experience, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are due upon hire. Please include a statement of your teaching philosophy, a statement of your research/scholarship interests, a summary of your teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

  • Apply at: https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/5285
  • For full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by the deadline of September 30, 2018. Skype/phone interviews are anticipated to be completed in October. Direct questions about this position to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Griselda Thomas, gthomas2@kennesaw.edu.

Loyola Marymount University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of African American Studies (Black Political Thought)[]

The Department of African American Studies (AFAM) at Loyola Marymount University seeks a scholar whose work delves into Black Political Thought for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2019.

LMU values the teacher-scholar; therefore, successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research agenda and an ability to incorporate their research within a variety of courses in African American Studies, such as Introduction to African American Studies, and Research Methods (employing quantitative techniques). The Department places a high priority on community engagement, diversity, social justice and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate how they would develop courses in their area of specialization for the future trajectory of our department and university standards.

The typical teaching load for tenure track faculty spread across two years is 2-2-2-3, with an expectation to advise students of diverse populations on their academic and professional aspirations, and to engage in University, College, and Departmental service as needed. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to quality, innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in African American Studies with an emphasis in social science research (including quantitative techniques) and related traditional and interdisciplinary fields such as Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Critical Race Studies. A PhD is required by the time of appointment.
Evidence of success in teaching the African American experience
Record of scholarly achievement in the discipline of African American Studies
Willingness to serve the needs of the department, college, and university
Demonstrated commitment to the teacher-scholar model and ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary unit
Ability to incorporate LMU’s mission in teaching, scholarship, and service to the university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engagement with community partners and organizations
Evidence of creating co-curricular off-campus learning opportunities for students

The application requires: 1) a cover letter (outlining area of expertise, teaching and research interests, and resonance with LMU’s mission); 2) a curriculum vita; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates the candidate’s approach to teaching in the liberal arts tradition, and a sample syllabus; 4) a writing sample (article or chapter length); 5) three letters of recommendation. Candidate materials should be submitted online at http://www.jobs.lmu.edu. Three letters of recommendation should be scanned and signed by the recommenders and emailed by the recommender directly to Stefan Bradley: AFAMFacultySearch@lmu.edu. Please direct questions to Stefan Bradley at the above address. Only electronic applications will be considered.

  • The deadline for applications and recommendations is November 1. Go to https://jobs.lmu.edu for details.

Any news on this one?

Pennsylvania State University (PA) - TT Open Rank Faculty Position in Critical/Comparative Ethnic Studies (joint appt. in English / Af-Am Studies) - VIDEO INTERVIEW STAGE[]

The Departments of English and African American Studies invite applications for a tenure-line, jointly appointed position to begin August 2019. This is an open-rank search that is part of a cluster hire within the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State (http://la.psu.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/faculty). Applicants will have a Ph.D. (must be completed by time of appointment) in a relevant discipline or field of critical/comparative ethnic studies in the long 19th century and a strong research and teaching portfolio, with diasporic approaches welcome. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester. Information about the department can be found at http://english.la.psu.edu. Interested candidates must submit an online application, and should include as attachments a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, and your current curriculum vita. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to Karen Davis directly at kmd16@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Aldon Nielsen, Search Committee Chair, at aln10@psu.edu. Initial interviews will be conducted electronically, followed by in-person interviews at the MLA conference.

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/83070

  • Deadline: Oct. 15 (review begins)

Pennsylvania State University (PA) - Associate Professors or Professors in African American Studies (2 Positions)[]

The Department of African American Studies at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two outstanding Associate Professors or Professors in African American Studies. AOS: Senior Searches in African American Studies. AOC: Associate Professor or Professor. These hires are part of a cluster hire initiative at The Pennsylvania State University in African American Studies across several departments including English and Philosophy. For more information, please visit http://la.psu.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/faculty. We are looking for excellent applicants in all disciplines and fields, but especially welcome those working in areas of the diaspora outside of the U.S., in earlier time periods, comparatists, and social scientists. The successful candidate will join a thriving African American Studies department with faculty from the humanities and social sciences, an undergraduate major and minor, a growing dual-title Ph.D. program, and significant grant activity. We have strengths in 20th and 21st century U.S. history, gender studies, Africana religions, racial formation, and cultural theory. We want to enhance our diasporic orientation, so we are especially interested in candidates who specialize in one of the following areas: cultures of the African diaspora; immigration, migration and the global black experience; and urban black life. Applicants will have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or field, and a strong research and teaching portfolio. The majority of the appointment (the tenure home) will be in African American Studies with the possibility of a joint appointment in a cooperating department or unit. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester. Applications must be submitted electronically. All applications should include a cv (with the names of at least three referees), letter of application, and statement of current research.

  • Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2018, but the position will remain open until filled. The start date for the position is August 2019. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Nan Woodruff, Chair of the Search Committee, at new7@psu.edu. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/1280010

Pennsylvania State University (PA) - Open Rank Professor Sociology of Race (African American emphasis)[]

The Department of Sociology and Criminology at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-line position to begin August 2019. We seek an outstanding scholar whose research and teaching focus on race and ethnicity, with an emphasis on African Americans. This is an open-rank search that is part of a cluster hire within the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State (http://la.psu.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/faculty). The appointment will be in the Sociology and Criminology department, with the possibility of a secondary appointment in African American Studies if desired. We welcome scholars who use any variety of methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods. Senior candidates should have an outstanding publication record, a commitment to securing external funding, and a track record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Junior candidates should show significant research and teaching promise and must complete their Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Information regarding the department can be found at: http://sociology.la.psu.edu/. To apply, submit a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, a curriculum vita, and the names of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Sonoma State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Black/African American Studies and Visual Culture/Art[]

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL STUDIES

(Tenure-Track) Assistant or Associate Professor. Areas: Black/African American Studies and Visual Culture/Art. Starting Fall 2019.

Refer to #104668 on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

We seek qualified candidates whose work broadly focuses on Black/African American Studies and visual culture/art, with preference given to candidates with expertise in digital humanities and/or culture. Candidates may focus on the intersection of Black/African American history or culture with any of the following: music, dance, film, visual art, digital media. Areas of expertise relevant to Black/African American Studies and digital humanities/culture may include (but are not limited to): digital identities and representation, social media, digital literacy and ethics, gaming, digital methodologies.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach AMCS courses, maintain scholarly activities, advise AMCS students, and participate in department, school, and university-wide committees and other service activities. Applicants should expect to teach lower-division and upper-division AMCS courses to advanced majors as well as students meeting general education requirements. Applicants may also co-teach in year-long learning communities. 12-units per semester is the standard teaching load; however, this teaching load is reduced by two courses per academic year during the first two years of a tenure-track faculty member's probationary period.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have a PhD in Black/African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, English, Sociology, History, Political Science, Women and Gender Studies or other related field by the time of appointment.

RANK AND SALARY: Salary and service credit, and rank depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The salary for Assistant Professor is $75,212. The salary for Associate Professor is $84,600.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, go to http://www.sonoma.edu/jobs and select Job Opportunities. If you are not currently employed at Sonoma State University, select the External Applicants box. You will be redirected to a list of all available jobs at Sonoma State University. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not applied for a job at Sonoma State University previously you will be asked to Register Now in order to proceed. After submitting the application letter and curriculum vitae, please proceed to My Career Tools to attach the additional required documents. Your statement of research interests may be a statement of scholarship and/or creative activity if appropriate to your discipline. PDFs are the preferred format for all submissions. Once you have submitted all materials, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Applications submitted to the faculty search email address will not be considered, so please use the http://www.sonoma.edu/jobs link above.

Please submit: Required

Application letter that includes; Research interests, Teaching Philosophy and expertise, and service to the discipline and/or community.
Curriculum vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references to be contacted by the committee members

Additional Required Documents- Email this writing sample as a Word or PDF attachment to amcssearch@sonoma.edu

Article or chapter length writing sample

Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor any international candidates for this cycle. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Christina Baker: Christina.baker@sonoma.edu (707) 664-2928

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu. #104668 PLEASE REFER TO THIS NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS POSITION.

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by October 7, 2018 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

SUNY Geneseo (USA: NY) - TT Assistant Professor - West African Literatures[]

The department of English at SUNY Geneseo is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in West African literatures and cultures to begin August, 2019. Our priority is teaching excellence. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting, who is dedicated to interdisciplinary and integrative approaches to undergraduate education, and who is prepared to teach both introductory and advanced courses in their area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: knowledge of at least two African languages, a demonstrated ability to expand the department’s global literature offerings, and an interest in contributing to Black Studies or African Film Studies. English faculty typically teach 4-credit courses, alternating each year between a 2-2 and a 2-3 load. This position will join a Global Studies learning community of new assistant professors designed to support and enhance interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching, scholarship, and cross-campus conversations.

SUNY New Paltz (NY) - TT Asst. Professor - Black Studies (2 Positions)[]

  • The Department of Black Studies at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for the following two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions:
  • African History/African Studies with a preferred subspecialty in Black/African American Studies. The primary responsibility will be to teach courses within the Department of Black Studies historical core, including courses such as Introduction to Africa, Pre-Colonial Africa, and Contemporary Africa. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Black Studies, History or another relevant field. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered.
  • African American and/or African Diasporic Literature with a specialization in African American and/or African Diasporic Literature from any period. The primary responsibility will be to teach courses within the Department of Black Studies humanities core, including courses such as, Survey of Black American Literature, Rap & Spoken Word, Black Poetry & Drama, Black & Latinx Literature, Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Black Studies, English/Literature or another relevant field. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered.
  • For both positions, appointment begins in fall 2019. The teaching load is typically three courses per semester and include teaching required courses such as Introduction to Black Studies and Senior Seminar. Successful candidates will also be expected to demonstrate and maintain a strong scholarly agenda, to advise students, and to contribute to the life and work of the department and the college. Post-secondary teaching experience and Experience mentoring and/or advising students with diverse backgrounds are highly desired.
  • Electronic submission required. Candidates will be required to submit letter of application, CV, a writing sample, a statement of teaching philosophy, course syllabi, a summary of student evaluation or other evidence of excellence in teaching, if possible, and three letters of recommendation. Professional references provided by applicant will receive an email with link to upload reference letters. To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/1308469. Individuals with disabilities that need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3675.
  • Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to complete applications received by November 14, 2018.

Texas Christian University (TX) - TT Assistant or Associate Position in African American Studies[]

The Department of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions: one in African American Studies and one in U.S. Latina/o Studies. One of the two appointments can be made at the Associate level; the other will be an Assistant Professor. Both will begin in fall 2019.

Required qualifications:

A Ph.D. completed by August 15, 2019, in an interdisciplinary field or a traditional humanities or social science discipline with significant demonstrated background and experience related to race and ethnicity.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on critical theoretical approaches to race and ethnicity and/or courses on applied inquiry, methods, and activism.

To apply, upload a letter of application, complete CV, syllabus for one proposed upper-division CRES course (junior- or senior-level), and a 1-page statement explaining how the applicant will contribute to diversity and inclusion in CRES and at TCU to https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_faculty. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by recommenders or dossier service to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu. Candidates for terminal degrees must submit one of their letters from their primary advisor. All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Department of CRES and its curriculum may be directed to cres@tcu.edu.

Full job ad listed at https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_faculty

  • Review of applications begins October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is in August 2019.

Any word on this? 11/5/2018 Asked for additional materials due Nov 6 for the next stage of the review process. 11/28/18

  • Search committee has a finalist list of 4 candidates that they are inviting for campus interviews (1/9)

University of California, Los Angeles (CA) - TT Asst. or Adv. Asst. Professor - African American Studies[]

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of African American Studies invites applications for a junior faculty appointment at the level of Assistant or advanced Assistant Professor.

Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire. Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in African American Studies, History, Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Public Health, Education, Public Affairs, Philosophy, Theater, Film, Literature, Humanities, Gender Studies, LGBTQ Studies, or related fields are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates who are working transnationally, including on Africa and diaspora and whose scholarship and engagements are interdisciplinary. Qualifications include an exceptional scholarly research and publication record, an outstanding teaching record, and experience with interdisciplinary instructional programs, which may include positions of leadership. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

An interdisciplinary instructional program in African American Studies was established at UCLA in 1974. The program achieved departmental status during the 2013-14 academic year. The department maintains both BA and MA degree programs, and offers a joint MA/JD program with the the UCLA School of Law. For additional information about the department, please go to: http://afam.ucla.edu

Applicants must apply online at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03896. The position will remain open until filled.

Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience. The anticipated appointment date is July 1, 2019.

  • Next review date: October 15th, 2018. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
  • Any updates?
    • A friend of mine has been invited for a campus interview. 

University of California Santa Cruz (CA) - Assoc/Full Prof - Feminist Studies and Africana Studies[]

The Feminist Studies Department [1] at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the tenured Associate Professor or early stage Full Professor position in Africana Feminist Studies. We seek a scholar with a demonstrated track record of creativity and excellence in problem- and question-driven scholarship on Africa and/or the African Diaspora, capaciously construed, who would contribute to the Department's undergraduate major and Ph.D. program.

Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz is an interdisciplinary department that, while located in the Humanities Division, nevertheless embraces methodologically-reflexive and epistemologically-attentive approaches to thinking that seek both to destabilize and to trace the construction of traditionally-wrought distinctions between the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences. We welcome candidates who would complement or deepen department strengths in intellectual and disciplinary history, postcolonial and poststructuralist engagements with language and power, critical area studies, transnational cultural studies, and feminist science and technology studies, as well as candidates who might push departmental forms of expertise with new directions and challenges. Collaborations of heterodox approaches to interdisciplinary scholarship receive support from the Department's strong and longstanding relationships with the Center for Cultural Studies, the emerging Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program, and the Science and Justice Research Center.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities.

We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women and minorities who are underrepresented in higher education careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background), and who have experience in equity and diversity with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

ACADEMIC TITLE: Associate Professor or early stage Full Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a field related to the description above, a record of research, and five years teaching and administrative experience. It is required that applicants will have reached tenure at the time of application.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2019, with the academic year beginning in September 2019.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system; all documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs.

APPLY AT http://apptrkr.com/1278390 Please refer to Position # JPF00615-19 in all correspondence.

  • Open date: August 17th, 2018 Next review date: November 1st, 2018.

University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor in Religions of the Americas[]

Job Description
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Denver is a vibrant department of eight productive, nationally recognized scholar-teachers who have attracted a growing cadre of undergraduate majors, double majors and graduate students in the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CAHSS). It is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, in full accord with the value that DU places on Inclusive Excellence. Ours is a high-profile department in the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, which describes itself as a great private university dedicated to the public good. DU enrolls over 11,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies DU as a research university with higher research activity. Our department offers BA and MA degrees in Religious Studies, and we are core contributors to the Joint Doctoral Program in the Study of Religion, which the University of Denver shares with the Iliff School of Theology. 



Position Summary

The Department of Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position: Assistant Professor in Religions in the Americas, effective September 1, 2019. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year over three quarters (autumn, winter, spring). The position is benefitted and the salary competitive. The doctorate must be completed prior to appointment; ABDs who cannot provide proof of a scheduled defense date should not apply. Degree may be from religious studies or any relevant department with religious studies training. The ideal candidate should be able to offer courses that contextualize American religious traditions, experiences and practices. Most courses should be accessible and appealing to undergraduate students who represent a broad range of majors, with no background in the subject. Some upper-level courses will be open to a mix of advanced undergraduate and entry-level MA students. Lower-level undergraduate courses will normally fulfill University requirements toward the core curriculum. The Department is particularly interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to our diversity and to the advancement of inclusive excellence through their teaching, research and service. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in African-American/African diaspora/Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous and Native, and/or Latinx religious traditions. We are also particularly interested in candidates with rigorous theoretical training, including in critical race theory and postcolonial/decolonial theory. Finally, we are also interested in candidates whose teaching and research focus on the intersections of race and religion and/or politics and religion.



Essential Functions

  • Teach five courses per year over three quarters (autumn, winter, spring) that reflect candidate’s area of specialization and attract students.
  • Teach courses that serve the University’s common (general education/core) curriculum.
  • Contribute to the Departments MA program and to the Joint Doctoral Program in the Study of Religion the University of Denver shares with the Iliff School of Theology, which includes teaching MA- and doctoral-only seminars, serving on MA and doctoral committees, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
  • Work effectively with diverse populations and implement inclusive excellence principles in the classroom.
  • Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students. Serve as a good citizen within the Department of Religious Studies, the University of Denver, and the community beyond.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to offer courses that contextualize American religious traditions, experience, and practice.
  • Ability to offer courses that attract undergraduate students in a wide variety of majors. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience with culturally responsive pedagogies aimed at engaging broadly diverse student populations.
  • Ability to contribute to our diversity and to the advancement of inclusive excellence through their teaching, research and service.


Required Qualifications

  • Completed Ph.D. prior to appointment (no exceptions). Degree may be from religious studies or any relevant department with religious studies training.
  • Appropriate, advanced-level language training in languages relevant to the candidate’s research and teaching.
  • Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after ones graduate training.
  • Strong commitment to both successful teaching and scholarship.
  • A clearly defined research and publication agenda.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Rigorous theoretical training, including in critical race theory and decolonial theory.
  • Research interests in African-American / African diaspora/Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous and Native, and/or Latinx religious traditions.
  • Teaching and research focus on the intersections of race and religion and/or politics and religion.

     

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 2, 2019



Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. 



Please include the following documents with your application:

  1. Letter of application (including a statement of areas of competency and interest)
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching portfolio (teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and any evidence of teacher training)
  4. Separate inclusive excellence statement - The University of Denver and the Department of Religious Studies are committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants should acquaint themselves with our priorities and initiatives by visiting these websites: http://www.du.edu/diversity-inclusion/ and http://www.du.edu/cme/. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter and supporting materials information about how they will advance this commitment in their teaching.
  5. For the initial application, the candidate should send at least one letter of recommendation from a recommender who can speak directly to the candidate’s preparation and qualifications for the position, and should provide the names of two additional recommenders. Candidates selected for initial interviews will need to provide letters from the two additional recommenders. All letters should be sent electronically to Gretchen.Hefner@du.edu 


NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 10 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.



The University of Denver is an affirmative action employer and that age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law are not taken into account in any employment decision.



All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check

  • Cross-listed with Religious Studies 2018-19
  • Any updates on this position? Filled yet? (4/2)

University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA) - TT Assistant Professor in Early African American History and African American Studies[]

The W. E. B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for an Assistant Professor in early African American history and African American Studies. We seek applicants with research and teaching focusing on the emergence of the Afro-Atlantic world in the context of the rise and fall of plantation slavery; we also welcome applications from scholars who focus on abolition/anti-slavery movements or who bring expertise in gender and sexuality studies. We are particularly interested in applicants whose scholarship takes a comparative or transregional approach, bringing strengths that connect Africa to the Black Atlantic world. Preferred qualifications include expertise in gender and sexuality (especially Black World feminisms in the context of Africa and the early Black Atlantic world) as well as comparative slavery.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and readiness to teach independent graduate courses by the second year of appointment as well as contribute to a collaborative African American Studies department. Additionally, the candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to Black Studies as an intellectual field with its own unique disciplinary characteristics.

Requirements: A PhD from a department of African American/Black/Africana studies, history, American studies, women, gender, and sexuality studies or other relevant fields with a specialization in early African American history is required by the date of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate scholarly promise as well as evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.

Application Instructions: To apply, applicants must submit 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one-page research statement; 4) teaching statement/portfolio; 5) writing sample, up to twenty-five pages; and 6) list of three current references with full contact information including valid email addresses.

  • Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
  • Has anyone heard from this position?
  • Video interview scheduled (email received12/7)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (NV) - TT Assistant/Associate Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies[]

The Interdisciplinary Degree Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in African American and African Diaspora Studies to start in August 2019. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess expertise in intersectional or interdisciplinary historical or cultural approaches to one or more of the following areas: the African diaspora, black feminist theory, queer studies, Blacks in the US West, or education. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Africana Studies, African American Studies or in a related social science or humanities field.

The Interdisciplinary Degree Program is a spirited academic unit that houses Interdisciplinary Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Transnational Studies that provides students with the critical tool of utilizing a mode of inquiry (interdisciplinarity) that is generally not available from traditional academic disciplines. The ability of students to cross-disciplinary boundaries and negotiate epistemological differences is a critical one in the new millennium. Students can earn degrees (major) in the following areas: Multidisciplinary and Social Science Studies; Gender & Sexuality Studies; African American Studies, Latin American Studies, and Asian Studies. They can minor in: Gender & Sexuality, African American, Latin American, Asian, Latina/o, American Indian & Indigenous, or Gerontology Studies.

This position requires a PhD in African American Studies, Africana Studies, Black Studies, or in a related social science or humanities field from a regionally accredited college or university by start date August 1, 2019.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

  • Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on December 1, 2018. Materials should be addressed to Javon Johnson, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.


Rejection (no interview): 12/21

University of Oklahoma (OK) - Open Rank Position in Africana Literature or African American Politics[]

The Clara Luper Department of African & African American Studies, housed in College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at the University of Oklahoma, is beginning a multi-year period of expansion and renewal. As part of the growth of this progressive unit, applications are being solicited for an Advanced Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Africana Literature or African American Politics. We are especially interested in candidates who approach these areas from a transnational and/or comparative Diaspora perspective. The faculty position is a nine-month appointment and includes teaching four courses each academic year.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No. 1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings. Visit SoonerWay.ou.edu for more information.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline and a record of distinguished teaching and scholarly publication.

Application Instructions: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Oklahoma offers an excellent benefits program. The appointment begins in August 2019. Review of applications begins November 15, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Cover letters should be addressed to Dr. Karlos K. Hill, Search Committee Chair. To apply, all materials (cover letter, vita, description of research area(s), contact information, and three letters of reference) should be submitted online at the University of Oklahoma’s ByCommittee website (http://apply.interfolio.com/55228).

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University of Virginia (VA) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - African American Religious History[]

The University of Virginia, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in African American Religious History at the level of assistant or associate professor, beginning August 2019. We seek candidates whose scholarship is centered on North American African American voices, sources, practices, and perspectives and who are actively engaged in the field of African American religious studies; we are otherwise open regarding the research specifics of religious tradition(s), themes, or chronological focus. Applicants should possess a strong research and publication agenda, including a distinguished publication record for those applying at the associate level, and should be prepared to teach courses in African American religious history, broadly defined, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and train students in historical research methods. Applicants must be on track to receive a PhD in Religious Studies or other relevant field by August 2019 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.

This position affords the opportunity to teach and research in a large and vibrant religious studies department centrally located in the humanities and liberal arts at a major research university. The department's offerings are comprehensive and global in scope, spanning regions, traditions, cultures, languages, and methods. Graduate training occurs in numerous areas, including American Religions and African and African Diaspora Religions, while research and collaboration that bridges areas thematically and theoretically is encouraged. UVA is home to the renowned Carter G. Woodson Institute for African and African American Studies, as well as ongoing initiatives of potential relevance including the Americas Center/Centro de las Américas, the Mellon Global South Initiative, and the Democracy Initiative. The Religious Studies Department's programs include Religion and Its Publics, the Project on Lived Theology, and the Democracy, Race, and Religion lab.

This position is part of a pan-University, interdisciplinary cluster hire in Race and Inequality. This cross-Grounds initiative builds on UVA's commitment to creating, advancing, and sustaining a research mission devoted to the study of race, civil rights, and social justice. The cluster includes four tenure-track searches to be conducted by departments across the College of Arts & Sciences, with participation by the humanities, science, and social science divisions, as well as the School of Law and the Curry School of Education.

To apply, visit jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85576 , and electronically attach:(1) a cover letter describing research agenda and teaching experience; (2) a curriculum vitae;(3) a list of three references for those applying at the associate level, or three letters of reference for those applying at the assistant level (As Other 1-3); (4) a statement describing your contributions to diversity and inclusion (https://eocr.virginia.edu/Contribution-IE- Applicants) (As Writing Sample 1); and (5) a sample article or chapter-length scholarly work (as Writing Sample 2).

  • Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2018. The search will remain open until filled.For questions regarding the position, please contact Matt Hedstrom, Chair, Search Committee, hedstrom@virginia.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Savanna Galambos, Faculty Search Advisor, skh7b@virginia.edu.

University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) - Assistant Professor in Afro-American Studies-Cohort Hire []

The Department of Afro-American Studies is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Afro-American Studies-Cohort Hire (PVL# 95966). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment in either Literary Studies with a specialization in late 20th century and/or 21st century African American Literature or in Social Sciences (Sociology or Psychology preferred field, specialization open). Candidates who have a particular interest in gender studies and/or relations between people of color will be especially desirable. The candidate will join an incoming cohort of interdisciplinary faculty hired under the auspices of the Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity Studies cluster in African American Studies; American Indian Studies; Asian American Studies; and Chican@&Latin@ Studies. Faculty should have an interest in cooperating with the cohort.

Responsibilities include: teaching introductory survey courses and advanced courses related to the area of specialization; conducting scholarly research; and performing University and community service as appropriate. Candidates in African American Literature will be expected to work with students in the “Bridge” program which enables students to enter the Ph.D. program in English after they complete their M.A. in Afro-American Studies. The candidate must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly research.

UW-Madison is an affirmative action/equal employment employer and we encourage women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - TT Assistant Professor - African & African American Studies - Caribbean or Afro Latin American Studies - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED[]

Assistant Professor in Caribbean Studies. Department of African and African American Studies. Washington University in St. Louis

The Department of African and African American Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of Caribbean Studies.  Applications in the field of Afro-Latin American Studies will also be considered.  This is an open field search.  Applicants in the humanities or the humanistic area of the social sciences including the disciplines of literary criticism, gender studies, history, art history, anthropology, psychology, political science, sociology, and philosophy will be considered.  The starting date for the position is July 1, 2019. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University, and the strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.

We seek an energetic, promising scholar with a record of publication, prior teaching experience, and the desire to be an engaged member of a growing, dynamic department.  The successful candidate must be capable of teaching introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate courses, advising students, and demonstrate a willingness to participate in departmental governance, and must be committed to being a highly productive scholar. Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. no later than June 30, 2019.

Applicants should submit the following information in order to be considered:

Introductory letter of interest
Curriculum Vitae, including up-to-date, personal contact information (email, phone, etc.)
Sample syllabi and copies of student evaluations (if available)
One writing sample (preferably an article or book/dissertation chapter)
Additionally, candidates will need to include names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested 
  • Full consideration and priority will be given to application materials received by Monday, October 22, 2018. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must apply through this posting, using Job ID # 41593, via Washington University’s jobs at https://jobs.wustl.edu/ .
  • Request for additional information (Nov 8) x2
  • Any updates since sending additional information? 
  • [Dec 13] They set up campus visits a few weeks ago

Wellesley College (MA) - TT Open Rank - Africana Studies[]

The Africana Studies Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a specialist in Africa in a tenure-eligible position in the Social Sciences to start in the fall of 2019. Specialization in the political, economic, social and cultural development of Africa is strongly preferred. The ability to link these developments to the Black Atlantic, especially the Caribbean, is an advantage.

Rank open; Ph.D. preferred. The successful candidate will be grounded in Africana-centered theoretical and methodological approaches and perspectives. Full time teaching load of two courses per semester will be required. Candidates should be able to teach both introductory and advanced courses that cover trends in the African political economy and/or post-colonial social and cultural development in the context of globalization. The ability to interrogate the intersectional dimensions of race, gender and class in Africa and the Diaspora is desirable. Candidates should have a proven and/or potential capability for an active, multidisciplinary and innovative research agenda for a strong publication record and research trajectory and for superior performance in undergraduate teaching at a liberal arts college. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a description of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference.

Wesleyan University (CT) - TT Asst. / Assoc. Professor - African American Studies[]

The African American Studies Program at Wesleyan University is conducting a search for one or more full-time tenure-track or tenured appointments beginning July 1, 2019. Although we are primarily interested in assistant or advanced assistant professors, we will consider exceptional candidates at the rank of associate professor. The African American Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary major that focuses on people of African descent in the Black Atlantic world, especially in the United States and in the Caribbean.

We welcome applicants with a scholarly focus in history or literature. We especially seek candidates whose teaching and research engages with critical race and Black feminist and queer theories, emancipatory politics, environmental justice, or science and medicine.

The teaching load is two courses per semester with an expectation of undergraduate advising and supervision of independent studies and honors theses.

Wesleyan values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in African American Studies or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant or Associate Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in African American Studies or related field within one year of hire.

Special Instructions To Applicants: You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) writing sample, (4) research statement, and documentation of teaching experience, including (5) teaching statement and (6) student evaluations. As part of the teaching statement (or cover letter), we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body.

You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to insure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one).

After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of the three referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you.

  • Apply at: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6454
  • Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018 until the positions are filled. Please contact Amy Bello (abello@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.


Did anyone hear anything? 

  • [Nov 24] they sent campus visit invites a few weeks ago

[Dec 14] they are also still doing skype interviews [Dec 15] they finished campus visits for the history search and plan to hold campus visits for the literature search in February

[Dec. 16] Does this mean all the Skype interviews for the lit. half have happened?

[Dec. 21] Offer made and accepted (for history line).

Western Washington University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor - Black Diasporic Literature[]

About the University: Western Washington University, with almost 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 82,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department: The department has 31 tenure-line faculty members and offers B.A. programs in Literature and Creative Writing with or without a secondary teaching endorsement, an M.A. program in English Studies, and an M.F.A. program in Creative Writing.  The department also offers minors in Film Studies, Linguistics, and Writing Studies, as well as courses that provide training in composition/rhetoric, professional and technical writing, editing and publishing, and teacher preparation.  To learn more about the Department of English visit https://chss.wwu.edu/english.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the English Department support Western’s mission to bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in an inclusive, student-centered university that develops the potential of learners and the well-being of communities. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position: Standard quarter system teaching assignment (currently 2-2-2), with specialty courses at the undergraduate and M.A./M.F.A. levels; general education courses and other courses depending on the candidate's interests and departmental needs; exemplary teaching, including fulfilling teaching responsibilities in ways that support an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students; a rigorous program of scholarly activity; service to the department through a range of activities including advising and contributions to the development of programs and curricula.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in English or a related field by September 1, 2019
  • Strong scholarly and pedagogical expertise in Black Diasporic Literature
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
  • Potential for strong scholarship and publication in relevant fields
  • Ability to cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Secondary area of expertise (for instance in critical and cultural theory; critical race studies; gender and sexuality studies; childhood studies; disability studies; colonization/empire studies; transatlantic or hemispheric studies; studies of the digital humanities; and/or other literacies)

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Bargaining Unit:  United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and graduate transcripts are required. Three confidential letters of recommendation are required and will be requested of your referees by our online application system.  The materials should clearly evidence how the applicant's experience (academic or non-academic) has prepared them to effectively teach Western's increasingly diverse student body. Screening interviews will take place via videoconference in early winter.  To receive priority consideration for a screening interview, applications should be received by November 2, 2018, when application review begins.  Finalist interviews will be conducted on campus.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Online application form: http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496098

  • Closing Date Notes: Application review begins November 2, 2018; position is open until filled.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Asian-American Studies[]

Brandeis University (MA) - TT Assistant Professor in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies[]

Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies, beginning Fall 2019. We are open to expertise in any field and welcome a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives on the Asian American experience, especially with respect to history, politics, religion, culture (art, music, literature), immigration, identity, community formation, social movements, homeland/diaspora, the environment, as well as broader connections to class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with an appointment in one of the following departments—Anthropology, English, History, Sociology, Politics, and Asian Languages and Literatures—depending on the background of the candidate. We expect the successful candidate to play a key role in developing a robust Asian American Studies program at Brandeis. Candidates should demonstrate a developed research agenda, excellent teaching performance, and record of publication commensurate with the rank of the position. The full-time position carries a 2-2 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory courses in Asian American Studies, as well as advanced courses in their areas of expertise.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the commencement of the position, preferably received within the past six years. Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12044.

  • Please include the following: a letter of interest outlining research, teaching, and possible course offerings, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. First consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 1, 2018.
  • [Nov 14] Video interview requested
  • [Dec 13] Campus interview invitation
  • [Jan 15] Rejection email received

California State University, Stanislaus (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Ethnic Studies - Asian American Studies[]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ETHNIC STUDIES (Asian American Studies): The Ethnic Studies Program at California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies with expertise in Asian American Studies. This position requires specialization in the use of critical and intersectional approaches to the study of Asian American populations. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate Ethnic Studies courses, including some combination of the following: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Introduction to Asian American Studies, Contemporary U.S. Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in the U.S., Asian Americans in Media and Popular Culture, the Hmong American Experience, and the Filipino American Experience. Candidates selected for interviews should be prepared to demonstrate an active research agenda and the ability to integrate scholarly interests with student learning, with careful attention to advising and providing community engagement opportunities for undergraduates. The candidate chosen for this position will be expected to develop new courses in their area of expertise to enrich the curriculum and should be receptive to exploring connections between Ethnic Studies and other disciplines. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity and service to the Ethnic Studies Program and University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or closely related discipline, with evidence of effective university-level teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who emphasize critical pedagogies and scholarship that advances social justice efforts, with specific attention to one or more of the following areas: Southeast Asian American experiences, critical refugee studies, transnationalism/migration, arts and culture (media/film or poetry/spoken word), social movements, critical gender studies, or community-based research. Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to mentoring underrepresented students, engaging and sustaining collaborative community work (specifically with Asian American populations in the region), and advising campus clubs, such as the Asian Pacific Islander Club.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: A complete application is required and must include: 1) an application/cover letter addressing the position description and qualifications; 2) a Curriculum Vitae that includes contact information for at least three references; 3) unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

  • The screening of completed application files will begin on October 22, 2018. Applicants must submit their materials electronically. Please email applications and all correspondence concerning this announcement to: Ethnic Studies Search Committee - ethnicstudies@csustan.edu

University of California Davis (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Asian-American Studies and Education[]

The Department of Asian American Studies (ASA) at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with a specialization in Education to begin July 1, 2019. We seek candidates with strong emergent research agendas and a vision for teaching whose work focuses on P-20 educational systems or diverse contexts where pedagogies are delivered.

We are interested in work that draws from, and builds upon, Asian American studies, Ethnic studies, or Critical Race Theory (CRT). We especially seek scholars with a strong commitment to public and community-engaged scholarship and with specialization in approaches that can include, but are not limited to, the following: Community Based Participatory Research (CPBR); Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR); scholar-activist research; feminist, queer, and/or decolonial pedagogies .

The Department of Asian American Studies is deeply invested in undergraduate education and mentorship within and beyond the classroom. We seek candidates who will help provide leadership in the delivery of our undergraduate curriculum, are committed to the advising and mentorship of undergraduate students, and who will foster outreach, service, and grant activities to support our programmatic goals. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence, including the mentoring of undergraduate students, in Asian American Studies and/or Education with a potential to teach emergent theories and methodologies in the field of Asian American Studies and education. A doctorate in education, Asian American Studies or related field must be completed by July 1, 2019.

The Asian American Studies Department is an interdisciplinary community of scholars that spans the social sciences, humanities, and arts, and who collaborate broadly with various centers and institutes on and off-campus focused on community-engaged approaches to manifest and promote social justice.

Applications should include a detailed cover letter including a statement of teaching and research, a curriculum vita, a representative sample of written work (an article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter), contact information for four (4) references, and a diversity statement submitted to the online application system at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02388 .

  • For full consideration, applications must be completed by December 7, 2018. The position is open until filled.
    • (01/14) Additional materials requested

University of Colorado-Boulder (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies - CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE[]

The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Asian American Studies. We are particularly interested in candidates who examine gender and sexuality in transnational and comparative perspectives. In line with building our newly established Ph.D. program in Comparative Ethnic Studies, we welcome comparative, interdisciplinary, and intersectional approaches and innovative theoretical perspectives. The successful candidate must have a completed PhD by Fall 2019 start date. Candidates will teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level and show evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and to the training and mentoring of doctoral students. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of research excellence and productivity.

The Department of Ethnic Studies openly embraces diversity and inclusivity, and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, nationalities, and religions.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, American Studies, or other relevant disciplines with a specific focus on Asian American Studies or Asian American topics within Comparative Ethnic Studies.

Contact: For job posting, and additional application information, please go to https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=12541

  • Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2018; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
  • (11/15) Skype interview request
  • (12/10) Invited for campus visit in January

University of Southern California (CA) - TT Asst. Professor of Transpacific Asian American Studies in the Dept. of American Studies & Ethnicity[]

The Department of American Studies & Ethnicity, Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California, is seeking one tenure-track assistant professor in the field of American Studies and Ethnic Studies with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2019. The successful candidate will be an intellectually expansive scholar trained in the humanities and/or social sciences.  The candidate must have a doctoral degree in appropriate field of study prior to appointment.

The candidate’s research should engage Transpacific Asian American studies that goes beyond the U.S. Nation-state; utilize comparative (across national borders) and/or multilingual approaches; and acknowledge the importance of the Pacific and its islands to the formation of the transpacific. A successful applicant will have a broad knowledge of Asian American literatures and cultures in addition to any other areas included in Transpacific Asian American Studies, and should also expect to be active with the Center for Transpacific Studies.

We will begin reviewing applications on October 5, 2018. Applications should include: 1) A letter of application that specifically addresses the candidate's qualifications for the position, with areas of specialization, research and teaching interests clearly identified, 2) a current CV, 3) the names of three individuals who can be contacted by USC for a letter of reference 4) a writing sample (limited to 40 pages). In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.  

To learn more about the Department, visit our website at http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

  • Review of applications will begin October 5, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held via Skype.
  • Anybody hear anything? (10/31)
  • No (10/31)
  • Video interview requested

University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) -  TT Asst. Professor - Asian American Studies/Gender and Women's Studies[]

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking to hire a faculty member to conduct research and teach courses in Asian American Studies and Gender and Women's Studies. We welcome candidates in any discipline and time period within Asian American Studies whose work emphasizes gender and/or sexuality, broadly defined. Candidates with a particular interest in the intersection between Critical Race Studies and LGBTQ Studies, queer theory or Trans Studies are encouraged to apply. The tenure home will be in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies with a joint appointment in the Asian American Studies Program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2019. 

This position is part of the Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity Studies Cohort, which was developed in order to advance innovative approaches to the study of racialization and the practice of social justice in the U.S. We seek scholars whose transformative research honors both the desire to understand oppression and to enact social justice in the form of pedagogic practices, inclusive campus climate initiatives, and community involvement. Candidates should have an interest in collaborating with the Cohort and with colleagues in schools, centers, and training programs across campus.

Overall, four candidates will be recruited in this Cohort: 1) American Indian Studies (History as tenure home) [PVL 95181], 2) Chican@/Latin@ Studies [PVL # 94895], 3) Asian American Studies (Gender & Women?s Studies as tenure home) [PVL # 95361], and 4) Afro-American Studies [PVL # TBA].

You will be asked to create a profile and upload a resume and letter of interest. You will also be asked to provide a writing sample and a summary of teaching evaluations You will be asked to provide contact information for three references: they will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

Questions about the position should be directed to Cindy I-Fen Cheng (cicheng@wisc.edu), Director of Asian American Studies Program and/or Aili Tripp (atripp@wisc.edu), Chair of the Department in Gender and Women's Studies. 

  • The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 1, 2018, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

(Dec. 12) Has anyone heard any news? 


  • campus visits should have occured end of Jan, beg of Feb (2/12)

Wellesley College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - Asian American Studies[]

The Wellesley College American Studies Program invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in the field of Asian American Studies, to begin Fall 2019. This position involves a four course per year teaching load, at all levels of the curriculum, and will include teaching an introductory course in Asian American Studies. The position also includes advising students in the Asian American Studies minor and participating in programming for American Studies.

We will consider advanced doctoral students as well as early-career assistant professors (Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered). The ideal candidate would be an excellent teacher with a breadth of interests appropriate to a liberal arts undergraduate institution as well as a strong commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship. Preference will be given to the fields of American Studies, ethnic studies, history, anthropology, sociology, media studies, performance studies, and art history. Candidates with community-oriented research, teaching, and engagement are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should be submitted online through the college's career application website ( https://career.wellesley.edu). Please submit the following: a letter of application, a c.v., a graduate school transcript, a brief statement of teaching experience and research interests, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.)

  • The committee will begin its review on October 1, 2018, though applications will be accepted until October 15, 2018. If circumstances do not allow you to submit materials through our online application system, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.
  • Anyone hear anything (10/31)? 
  • No (11/03)
  • Rejection email received (1/15)

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Latino/a/x / Chicano/a/x Studies[]

American University (DC) - Associate or Full Professor in Latinx Studies[]

The College of Arts and Sciences at American University in Washington, D.C. invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor of Latinx Studies to begin August 1, 2019. We welcome applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds, including the social sciences, history, literature, and the arts, who are committed to building an interdisciplinary academic program that brings together work from all these fields.

The successful candidate will be appointed jointly in the department that best corresponds to their disciplinary affiliation, and the College’s Critical Race, Gender, and Cultural Studies Collaborative (https://www.american.edu/cas/crgc/). Rank will correspond to experience and stature in the field. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a demonstrated record of excellence in scholarly research as well as teaching. They should also demonstrate a vision for building an interdisciplinary Latinx studies program, and have relevant leadership experience. In addition to scholarship, teaching, and program building, responsibilities will include service to department, college, and the university.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

11/28: wondering about the status of this search? has anyone heard anything? (and is this the right place to look for that info?)

Berea College (KY) - TT Asst. Professor - Latino/a/x Studies--Campus Interview Stage[]

Berea College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant level in Latino/a/x Studies beginning August 2019. The position requires a Ph.D. in Latino/a/x Studies, broadly defined. The appointment will be in an academic division comprised of interdisciplinary departments, including African and African American Studies, Appalachian Studies, Education Studies, Peace and Social Justice Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. Berea encourages applications from candidates engaged in multiple disciplinary and theoretical approaches, particularly those in cultural studies, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, popular culture, media studies, and migration. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active program of research that addresses aspects of Latinx experience and culture. Proficiency in Spanish is expected. The successful candidate will work closely with Berea College's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students, serving as the point of contact. Berea seeks faculty committed to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment, invested in scholarship and their discipline, dedicated to mentoring students, and who are also supportive of Berea's core mission.

Application materials should include a letter of application referencing the qualities above, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations from two recent courses, writing sample, two syllabi in the areas of Latino/a/x studies or other teaching interests, three recommendation letters, and transcripts. Applicants should submit these materials to LatSearch2018@berea.edu. Applicants should also complete and submit the Faculty Application available at http://www.berea.edu/FacApp along with other materials.

  • Review of materials will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled.


Any news? 11/21/18

Received invitation for video interview 11/26/2018

Received invitation for video interview 11/21/18

Received invitation to campus interview 1/9/19

California State University, Los Angeles (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Chicana(o) & Latina(o) Studies / Social Justice, pref. Sexualities and/or Queer of Color Critique Studies[]

College of Natural and Social Sciences Department of Chicana(o) & Latina(o) Studies

Position: Assistant Professor of Social Justice, preferably in Sexualities and/or Queer of Color Critique Studies

Starting Date: August, 2019

Minimum Qualifications: 1)An earned Ph.D. in a Social Sciences or Humanities field with a social justice specialization and focus in Chicanx/Latinx Studies from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/19/2019). 2)Evidence of teaching and teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. 3)Evidence of academic scholarship and research.

Preferred Qualifications: 1)Evidence of academic scholarship and/or research in at least one of the following areas: jotería, undocuqueer, queer Latinidad, translatina, transgender, sexualities, or queer youth studies. 2)Evidence of community-engaged scholarship and/or pedagogies.

Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

Faculty in Chicana(o) & Latina(o) Studies are expected to be committed to interdisciplinary scholarship that links our classrooms to local Chicanx and/or Latinx urban communities and movements. The successful candidate will teach existing courses in the curriculum, as well as develop new courses.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary: Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documentation: Please submit the following to the email address below: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications. 2) a curriculum vitae. 3) a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students. 4)A University Application for Employment (http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Human%20Resources%20Management/forms/empl_application_academic_2017_11_28.pdf). 5)A list of three professional references with name, position, phone number, and email address.

Finalists will be required to submit: 1)Official transcripts. 2)Three current letters of recommendation.

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

  • Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Please email all application materials in a single PDF to: VMurillo@cslanet.calstatela.edu. Please type “CLS Tenure-Track Application” in the subject line. Please address all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Ester Hernandez at: eherna17@exchange.calstatela.edu or 323-343-5349.


Any news? 11/29/2018

Eastern Washington University (WA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Chicana/o Studies[]

The Chicana/o Studies Program and College of Social Science (CSS) at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor in the Chicana/o Studies Program to begin mid-September 2019.

We seek an active and innovative scholar with a thorough knowledge and understanding in the following areas: the Latinx immigrant experience and Chicanx Studies as an interdisciplinary area of study with background in disciplines other than History and Political Science. Critical knowledge of the theories and practice related to the Mexican and Chicanx experience is required, as well as familiarity with the major debates, issues and challenges facing the discipline. Chicana/o Studies Program is seeking a colleague with a strong commitment to students, collegiality, quality teaching and advising as well as scholarly potential. The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural diversity, community engagement, and social justice.

The Chicanx Studies Program has a longstanding tradition of outreach to Central and Eastern Washington's growing Latinx/Chicanx communities. These rural areas are often the home regions for the large number of first generation Chicanx/Latinx EWU students, many of whom are children of migrant workers.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in the Social Sciences with an emphasis to contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the program in disciplines other than History and Political Science. ABD may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor, but PhD must be completed no later than the start date of the position (mid-September 2019).
  • Expertise in Chicanx Studies as demonstrated by record of coursework, teaching experience, publications, and/or relevant professional experience.
  • Teaching experience in Chicana/o Studies or closely related academic disciplines is required; at least one year is required for appointment as Assistant Professor; for candidates seeking appointment as Associate Professor, six years of this teaching experience is required
  • Demonstrated potential for active and innovative scholarship.
  • Interest and/or experience in designing and leading experiential learning opportunities for students.
  • Commitment to diversity and a student-centered, learning-centered mission combined with experience of working with Chicanx communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The following preferred qualification applies to candidates interested in appointment as Associate Professor: A record of curriculum development and publication(s) (for the Associate Professor Position).

Emory University (GA) - TT Open Rank Cluster Hire in LatinX/Afro LatinX Studies (Multiple Positions) - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED[]

Emory College of Arts and Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia announces a special initiative to recruit and support several tenure-track and tenured faculty (advanced assistant and/or associate/full professors) in the area of contemporary LatinX studies in the humanities and social sciences. Faculty whose research advances this emerging field of scholarship, who bring a demonstrated commitment to mentoring a diverse student body, and who are eager to contribute to the University’s ambitious goals of scholarly excellence, diversity and inclusivity, and interdisciplinarity are encouraged to apply.  This search will complement Emory’s growing distinction in the scholarship of race and the African American experience, recent faculty appointments in the departments of Spanish and Portuguese and Religion, our exceptional archival holdings and special collections in the Rose Library, partnerships with Atlanta-based institutions, and a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration. 

Departments participating in this multi-field search include: African American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Economics, English, Film and Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.  Research and teaching expertise including but not limited to the following fields are of particular interest: LatinX and Afro LatinX literature, art, and culture, philosophy, citizenship, race, gender, sexuality, religion, political economy of migration, labor, and health. All applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline/field.

Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and CV only during this phase of the recruitment using the following link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/56210
  • Candidates will be asked to submit additional supporting materials if selected to participate in future phases of recruitment. Questions may be sent to: Carla Freeman, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty:  Dean_of_Faculty@emory.edu.
  • Review of applications will begin October 8, 2018Full consideration will be given to all applications received within 30 days. Review will continue until positions are filled. At this stage, we ask applicants to submit a cover letter, names and contact information of three references, and a CV. Candidates’ cover letters should include a discussion of their experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students of diverse backgrounds. 
  • Semi-final status announced, request for additional materials received. (11/16).
  • Skype Interview Requested. (12/07

Fairfield University (CT) - TT Assistant Professor of Latinx Literature[]

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Latinx Literature

Job Description:  The English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in Latinx Literature beginning in September 2019. We welcome candidates with secondary interests in Chicano/a Studies; Caribbean literature, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban; Latin American literature; and/or critical theory. There will be opportunities to collaborate with Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Black Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and American Studies. Applicants must have a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom.  The potential for developing an active research program in the candidate’s area of specialization is also required.  

Requirements: The position requires teaching three literature courses at the undergraduate level each semester. The successful candidate will have completed the Ph.D. by the position start date, and will have demonstrated excellence in teaching.  

About Fairfield University: Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT.  The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and The Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.  As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Additional Information:  The salary and the benefits for the position are competitive.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of other historically underrepresented groups. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

For full consideration, please click here to upload the following materials:

a curriculum vitae
a letter of application
dossier (3 letters of recommendation)
  • Application Instructions:  Review of applications will begin October 15; for full consideration all material must be submitted by November 16, 2018.
  • Also posted at Ethnic American Literature 2019


Request for additional materials: 11/27/2018

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): MLA 1/4/2019 to 1/5/2019

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

Humboldt State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Cultural & Digital Rhetorics (Chicanx Rhetorics)- CAMPUS INTERVIEW STAGE[]

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University’s Department of English invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in Writing Practices, with an emphasis in digital and cultural rhetorics. We are particularly interested in candidates who also specialize in Chicanx and/or ethnic rhetorics. Expertise in one or more of the following is also welcome: postcolonial approaches, global and transnational rhetorics, critical race studies, ethnic studies, translation studies, translingualism and multilingualism, and/or TESL/TEFL.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned PhD or equivalent in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Writing Studies, Technical/Professional Writing, Ethnic Studies, Chicanx/Mexican American studies, or related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. Applicants with progress towards terminal degree completion by appointment date will be considered. Completion of terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year following initial appointment (August 2020).

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: ✓ Ability to teach digital writing practices, digital humanities, rhetorical theory, Chicanx rhetorics, and advanced research writing; ✓ Ability to develop and implement curricula in cultural rhetorics and Chicanx studies; ✓ Ability to teach and work with students at the B.A. and M.A. level; ✓ Commitment to culturally relevant pedagogy and effective teaching of students from underrepresented groups; ✓ Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds; ✓ Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity; ✓ Job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity and social justice in the academic environment; ✓ Record of publication in regional or national venues; and ✓ Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.).

Preferred qualifications for this position include: ✓ Bilingual in Spanish and English; ✓ Research and/or teaching focus in multilingualism, translingualism, and/or TESL/TEFL; ✓ Ability to teach general education courses on postcolonial perspectives and literature, media, and culture; ✓ Research and/or teaching focus on the intersection of language, literacy, technology, and cultural practices (including, but not limited to, the use of digital rhetorics for social change and writing across media); ✓ Intersectional approach to research and teaching; ✓ Experience promoting undergraduate research and applied/professional learning opportunities in writing practices.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: At HSU, teaching effectiveness is essential for faculty retention, tenure and promotion. Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Information Literacy and Writing Seminar, Advanced Research Writing, Writing for Change, Digital Humanities, and special topics in Writing Studies. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching; research, scholarship and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and to the community. In addition to the teaching load, the position responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions including assessment of learning. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure and promotion.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of English at Humboldt State University is the second largest in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, with 275 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department offers a BA in English with three concentrations: Writing Practices, Literary Studies, and an accredited program in Language Arts/English Education, as well as an MA degree. The Department is committed to the university mission of social and environmental justice, and this commitment is reflected in the teaching philosophies of the faculty. For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.humboldt.edu/english.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials through Interfolio:

Click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/55188

✓ Letter of application; ✓ Curriculum vitae; ✓ Writing sample (no more than 25 pages); ✓ Statement of Teaching and Research Interests; ✓ Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and ✓ Three letters of recommendation.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the English Department, or Humboldt State University to:  Lisa Tremain, Search Committee Chair Department of English.

You can find the details for the position at: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-employment 

Please direct any questions about the search to this email: Writing-Practices@humboldt.edu

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 15, 2018. Early response is encouraged.


Request for additional materials: 12/10/2018

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.): phone interview 12/11/2018

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled: Campus interviews scheduled for beginning of Feburary 

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA) - Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Latin American Studies[]

Latin American Studies: The Global Studies and Languages Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA invites applications for a full-time faculty in Latin American Studies to teach in any period or discipline, effective July 1, 2019. The position is open at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Candidates must have completed a PhD in Latin American Studies or a related field, or expect to have done so, by September 1, 2019.

Candidates should provide evidence of innovation and excellence in research, as demonstrated by their published contributions or potential contributions to scholarship in the field as well as a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The position requires teaching upper-level content courses in Spanish, in addition to teaching subjects in English. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Please submit letter of application, CV, two writing samples of published or publication-ready scholarship (no longer than 30 pages each, one in English and one in Spanish), and two syllabi of undergraduate courses that you would be interested in teaching (one syllabus in English for a course taught in English and one syllabus in Spanish for a course taught in Spanish).

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

  • Apply online via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11319. Complete applications must be received by October 10, 2018. Please send questions to gsl-search@mit.edu. After the initial review of applications, semi-finalists will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation.

Princeton University (NJ) - Assoc. or Full Professor - Latino Studies (Program in American Studies)[]

The Program in American Studies seeks applications for a faculty position in the area of Latino Studies, at the rank of associate or full professor. We welcome applicants from all fields of specialization, though preference will be given to candidates whose work, while rooted in Latino Studies, engages meaningfully with American Studies. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research takes a multi-method social science approach, emphasizing qualitative and/or interpretivist perspectives. The successful candidate will be appointed fully in American Studies. Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8061 with a brief statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.

  • Applications received by October 1, 2018 will receive priority review. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

San Francisco State University (CA) - TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor - Gender and Sexuality spec. in Latina/Latino Studies[]

San Francisco State University, Department of Latina/Latino Studies, offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position focused on Latina/Latino gender and sexuality from a history or social science perspective.

The candidate's scholarship should draw from historical or social science methodologies and may address a range of topics in the areas of Latina/Latino Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latina/Latino History, Women's and Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Sociology, American Studies or related discipline.

Teaching assignments will include the following courses: Seminar on Gender and Latinas/os Gender, Sexuality, and Latino Communities

Teaching assignments could also include some of the following courses: Oral History Methods: Theory and Practice; History of Latinas/os in the U.S.; Central American History and Heritage; Mexican American History and Heritage; Caribbeans in the US: History and Heritage; Latinas/os in California; Afro/Latina/o Diasporas.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, productive participation on departmental, college, and university-wide committees; mentoring and advising undergraduate students; holding regular office hours; curriculum development and improvement, particularly with regard to student learning outcomes; and remaining current in both subject area and teaching methodologies. Rank and Salary:

Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

Responsibilities: Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lecture and discussion materials, readings and assignments, assessments, and learning resources. Initiate, moderate, and facilitate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, etc. in a timely manner. Compile, administer, and grade examinations or other learning assessments. Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials. Conduct research in one's field of interest and present findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, or professional conferences. Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading new literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Hold regularly-scheduled office hours for the purpose of advising and assisting students. Actively participate on assigned committees in accordance with department or College needs, and SF State's strategic vision. Actively participate in collegial interactions in fulfilling service assignments and other duties at the department, college, and university level. Additional duties as assigned. The position includes a full-time faculty workload per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University and the California Faculty Association. The workload primarily includes teaching assigned undergraduate courses in Latina/Latino Studies and conducting an active scholarship program, which advances knowledge in the field of one's specialty.

Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in History, Ethnic Studies, Latina/Latino Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Sociology, American Studies or related discipline.

Preferred: One to two years of undergraduate teaching experience with a large, diverse student body or in a multicultural setting. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning. Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations. Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a level that comprehends and conveys information to and from students, colleagues, and others in an effective manner. Awareness and engagement with critical concerns in the discipline and a publication record that demonstrates a sustained research focus on Latina/o gender and sexuality. A demonstrated record of community involvement related to Latinx gender and sexuality. Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions with students, colleagues, and other campus stakeholders and promotes collegiality in department, college and university contexts.

  • Application: Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, sample of scholarly papers, teaching philosophy regarding pedagogical approaches that address Latina/o gender and sexuality, description of research interests, and letters of recommendation from three references. Teaching evaluations will be requested at a later date.
  • Submit all materials via email to ltnshire@sfsu. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. [Date Posted: August 1, 2018]


Any updates? 11/26/18


Did anyone ever hear anything about this? 1/26/19

Smith College (MA) - TT Advanced Assistant / Associate Professor - Latin American and Latino/a Studies - PHONE INTERVIEW STAGE[]

The Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program at Smith College invites applications for a new tenured or tenure-track position to begin July 2019. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar with a track record of working critically with quantitative data and methodologies, whose research bridges the social and natural sciences. We welcome candidates from any relevant discipline who have a demonstrated research commitment to Latin America.

Among the fields we seek to productively engage are STS, race and/or indigeneity studies, alternative development studies. Scholars actively engaged in current debates in these fields—as well as the methodological and experiential implications of such debates—are of particular interest.

Ph.D. and fluency in Spanish are required; Portuguese and/or other languages of the Americas desirable. Candidates should have: a respected scholarly research program; at least three years of full-time teaching and advising; and experience in roles of institutional (or departmental) leadership. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to teach and mentor underrepresented students and the vision to lead the Program in Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS).

Teaching responsibilities include core courses in LALS and classes related to the successful candidate’s field(s) of expertise. Because this position bridges traditional disciplinary and institutional boundaries in a liberal arts setting, candidates will find students from a range of majors (e.g., Statistical and Data Sciences, Study of Women and Gender) interested in the use and critique of quantitative and qualitative data (archival, visual, numerical, cartographic).

Tenure-track and tenured faculty members teach two courses each semester and enjoy a generous sabbatical policy. Along with teaching and research, faculty mentor and advise undergraduates across disciplines, and contribute to Program/Department and College service. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Details about the Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program may be found at http://www.smith.edu/academics/lals.

  • Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/52903 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on August 30.
  • Phone interviews are being held Oct 11-12. Campus interviews will be scheduled in November. 
  • Has anyone heard anything back yet about campus interviews? 11/9
  • Offer extended and accepted. 1/24

Texas Christian University (TX) - TT Assistant or Associate Position in U.S. Latina/o Studies[]

The Department of Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions: one in African American Studies and one in U.S. Latina/o Studies. One of the two appointments can be made at the Associate level; the other will be an Assistant Professor. Both will begin in fall 2019.

Required qualifications:

A Ph.D. completed by August 15, 2019, in an interdisciplinary field or a traditional humanities or social science discipline with significant demonstrated background and experience related to race and ethnicity.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on critical theoretical approaches to race and ethnicity and/or courses on applied inquiry, methods, and activism.

To apply, upload a letter of application, complete CV, syllabus for one proposed upper-division CRES course (junior- or senior-level), and a 1-page statement explaining how the applicant will contribute to diversity and inclusion in CRES and at TCU to https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_faculty. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent by recommenders or dossier service to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu. Candidates for terminal degrees must submit one of their letters from their primary advisor. All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Department of CRES and its curriculum may be directed to cres@tcu.edu.

Full job ad listed at https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_faculty

  • Review of applications begins October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is in August 2019.
  • Any word on this?
  • Heard from one of my references that they moved on and possibly selected a final candidate but won't notify applicants until offer is accepted. 1/26/19

University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor of Latinx Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies[]

The Critical Gender Studies Program and the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of California, San Diego invite applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Latinx Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, beginning fall 2019. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar working in any historical period, whose research critically engages the lived realities of race, gender, and sexuality in regional, global, and or transnational contexts.

Minimum qualifications for the position include: a PhD in a relevant field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences by start of instruction; a robust research agenda; and a demonstrated commitment to building equitable, diverse classroom and research environments. We particularly welcome applicants whose work engages with environmental justice, policing and carceral studies, immigration studies, performance studies, trans* studies, urban studies, or public health.

The position's teaching responsibilities will be divided evenly between Critical Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies. Rigorously interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transnational in its approach, UCSD’s Critical Gender Studies program gives undergraduate and graduate students a creative and challenging education in gender and sexuality as necessarily linked to race, class, ethnicity, religion, and other social formations. We are committed to cross-disciplinary collaboration in pedagogy and research. Our faculty includes scholars with appointments in the arts and humanities, social sciences, engineering, health sciences, and biological sciences; our students learn to think in creative and productive ways, gaining analytic strengths and conceptual agility by frequently crossing the boundaries of established disciplines. As a small, enthusiastic program, we attract dedicated students and faculty who share a commitment to social equality, innovative scholarship and critical thinking.

Situated in a region where the US-Mexico border zone, indigenous national and tribal governments, and the Asia-Pacific interact to produce a dynamic geopolitical location, UCSD's Ethnic Studies Department is a vibrant community of scholars committed to the interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, sexuality, class, and dis/ability. The department's innovative approach represents a commitment to transnational, relational, and intersectional methods for producing critical knowledge about power and inequality, including systems of knowledge that have emerged from racialized and indigenous communities in global contexts. Ethnic Studies is devoted to creative, conceptual, and empirical research; critical pedagogy; collaborations with a broad group of affiliated faculty; and social justice projects developed with and for the university, our home communities, and the broader public. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

The deadline to apply is November 26, 2018. Applications are accepted electronically at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF01915

Please include an application letter, resume, sample publications of no more than 50 pages, three referee letters and a separate personal statement summarizing past or potential contributions to diversity (see https://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/_files/c2d-guidelines.pdf for further information).

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional Ccommitment to excellence through diversity.

JOB LOCATION[]

San Diego, CA

REQUIREMENTS[]

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
  • Sample Publications - No more than 40 pages

Reference requirements

  • 3 letters of reference required

University of Illinois at Chicago (IL) - Director/Professor/Associate Professor - Latin American and Latino Studies Program The Program in Latin American and Latino Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the program and a vision for its continued excellence in research, teaching, service, and community engagement. The Director is the chief administrative officer of the program with responsibility for instructional programs and for administrative, budgetary, promotion, and recruitment matters.

UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 29,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Program in Latin American and Latino Studies is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of scholars dedicated to working in a wide range of areas in the Social Sciences and Humanities of Latin America and the Latino communities of the United States. The program’s faculty offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses and serves a diverse student body of approximately fifty majors and minors and 12 M.A. students (https://lals.uic.edu/lals). Faculty have exceptional research opportunities as a result of collaborations and affiliations with other interdisciplinary units in the college, as well as with UIC research centers such as the Great Cities Institute, the Institute for the Humanities, and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. The program has served as the headquarters of Inter-University Program for Latino Research and presently houses the IUPLR/Andrew Mellon Dissertation Completion Fellows Program in Latino Humanities Studies.

The Director is the chief administrative officer of the program with responsibility for instructional programs and for administrative, budgetary, promotion, and recruitment matters. Teach, do research in area of expertise, provide service to the university.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, a distinguished record of scholarship, evidence of excellent teaching, and appropriate academic administrative experience. Candidates with the rank of Full Professor preferred but advanced Associate Professors will be considered. A demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among a diverse group of scholars is desirable, as is a strong record of external funding and exemplary awards. The ideal Director will work with key units and communities at UIC and the Chicago metropolitan area to enhance the mission of the Program, the College, and the University.

For information about the application processes please contact Edward Drogos at edrogo2@uic.edu or at 312-355-0646. For information about the Program please contact Prof. María de los Ángeles Torres at torresma@uic.edu. The desired appointment date is August 16, 2019. Salary is competitive based on qualifications.

  • To apply complete an on-line application and upload a cover letter, full curriculum vitae and the names and full contact information of four references. Applications and nominations should be received by November 26, 2018 to receive full consideration.

University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, Migration Studies , Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies[]

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Migration Studies at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. We seek a scholar whose research resonates with established and emerging intellectual strengths of Department faculty and whose teaching efforts would contribute to the Social Processes area of our undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Department welcomes applications from scholars committed to social justice and interested in the study of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x migration experiences including, but not limited to: immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border, public policy, indigeneity and migration, femicide, unaccompanied minors, gendered and queer migrations, and Central American immigration. Evidence of engagement with issues such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), comprehensive immigration reform, mass deportation, race and racialization, and immigrant rights activism is encouraged. We seek applications demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary training in the social sciences, conceived in broad and innovative terms. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

This position requires a PhD in a area related to Migration Studies by the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and a writing sample. Applicants also should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent through UC Recruit, available at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01305. Apply by October 15, 2018 for primary consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. REQUIREMENTS Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter - Please submit a cover letter detailing your research interests, teaching philosophy and experience, and professional activities.
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Writing Sample - Representative of your work
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. 
    (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Online Application Form

  • Has anyone heard anything? 10/29/2018
  • Nope, UC system usually take a bit longer because they receive many apps (speaking from experience). Maybe in late November. 10/29/2018 Thanks for sharing!
  • Has anyone gotten any updates? 11/26/18 
  • Any word? 12/12/18
  • Did anyone ever hear anything? 1/26/19
  • Did anyone ever hear anything? Just curious what the timeline was for this position. 3/13/19

Univesity of New Mexico (NM) - Assistant Professor of Social RelationsChicana and Chicano Studies Department - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE[]

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Relations in Chicana and Chicano Studies with an anticipated start date of August 2019. The position is probationary leading to a tenure decision. The University of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque, is New Mexico’s flagship institution ranked a “very high activity” Carnegie Research University that has also been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies (CCS) features an undergraduate major in CCS that has experienced double-digit growth in the past several years even as enrollments have declined in other fields. It includes areas of concentration in intersectional politics and social movements and in transnational perspectives, and has an M.A./Ph.D. degree in CCS expected to start enrolling graduate students in the fall of 2019. The Department’s tenure and promotion requirement include, besides excellence in research, teaching and service, as well as service in local communities.

The successful candidate will find excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and program development at UNM, including the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute (which shares office space with CCS) and other cross-campus initiatives. We seek an excellent teacher and scholar who can offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Latinos in a Global Society, Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies, and social science research and methods.  Duties include teaching the normal load of courses each semester. 

Minimum qualification: (1) PhD in Chicano/Latino Studies or terminal degree in related social science field awarded by date of appointment.

Preferred qualifications: (1) research and publications that employ statistical or other quantitative methods; (2) a record of publication within the field of Chicana and Chicano Studies or related topics in other social science fields; (3) teaching experience at the university or college level including demonstrable ability to teach lower and upper-division courses in CCS; (4) ability to mentor undergraduates and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels; (5) demonstrated commitment to community service; and (6)  a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Applications must include: (1) a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests with 2-3 references and their contact information; (2) a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae; (3) an article length writing sample of scholarly work; (4) a sample syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course and a list of courses that the candidate has taught or is prepared to teach; and (5) teaching evaluations. Candidates are requested to include an e-mail address at which they can be contacted. The above materials must be submitted electronically at https://unmjobs.unm.edu , and reference posting number 6584. In addition, please request that two letters of reference be sent to the department’s e-mail address. Signed e-mail letters of reference may be sent to ccssearch@unm.edu with subject line “Letter of Reference.” For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2018. The position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success. 

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, please apply by 11/15/2018. This position will remain open until filled.

Online application form

  • Has anyone heard anything? - 2/22/19 - UNM is wrapping up their campus visits for this position. I think they brought in four candidates

University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) - TT Assistant Professor Of Chican@ & Latin@ Studies - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE[]

The Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose scholarship and teaching focus on Chicanxs and Latinxs, beginning August 2019. We seek a scholar who will develop and maintain a strong research program with topical interests in one or more of the following areas: borderlands, migrations, gender & women's studies, community studies, and expressive culture. Applicants from the humanities, social sciences, education, social work or counseling psychology are welcome. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program and a tenure home department appropriate to the candidate's area of specialization. The candidate will also teach graduate courses in the tenure home department, for a total of four courses per year, and engage in the intellectual life and governance of both academic units through scholarly research, teaching and service. The candidate will join an incoming cohort of interdisciplinary faculty hired under the auspices of the Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity Studies Cluster and should have an interest in collaborating with the cohort.

This position is part of the Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity Studies Cohort, which was developed in order to advance innovative approaches to the study of racialization and the practice of social justice in the U.S. We seek scholars whose transformative research honors both the desire to understand oppression and to enact social justice in the form of pedagogic practices, inclusive campus climate initiatives, and community involvement. Candidates should have an interest in collaborating with the Cohort and with colleagues in schools, centers, and training programs across campus.

Overall, four candidates will be recruited in this Cohort: 1) American Indian Studies (History as tenure home) [PVL 95181], 2) Chican@/Latin@ Studies [PVL # 94895], 3) Asian American Studies (Gender & Women?s Studies as tenure home) [PVL # 95361], and 4) Afro-American Studies [PVL # TBA].

  • Online App. Form
  • The deadline for ensuring full consideration is September 9, 2018, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
  • Has anyone heard anything yet? Curious to see if the committee has begun reviews. 9/24/18
  • Not here (midwest); I give them at least until the end of October to start contacting for interviews.
  • Anyone health anything? 10/29/18
  • Any word on this search? (10/29/18)
  • I am on campus, I heard campus visits have been scheduled (10/30)
  • Ok, a rejection email would be nice to check this one off the list
  • They won't do that until the candidate has accepted the offer. Even then, they still do not notify 3-4 in the final list until signatures are in.

Williams College (MA) - TT Position - U.S. Afro-Latinidades Studies[]

The Latina and Latino Studies Program at Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in U.S. Afro-Latina/o/x Studies, to begin July 1, 2019. The program seeks a scholar of Afro-Latinidades in the United States whose research and teaching embraces and advances interdisciplinary approaches rooted in the humanities and/or social sciences and centers on the study of Afro-diasporic peoples, cultures, and histories in Latinx/a/o communities in the U.S.A. with particular attention to race, racism, and diaspora. Other areas of intersecting interest include U.S. Central American studies; social and structural inequalities; social movements and activism; literary studies; visual studies; and feminisms, gender, LGBTQ+, and sexuality studies.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related inter-disciplines or disciplines. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in U.S. Latina and Latino Studies.

The Latina and Latino Studies Program at Williams has demonstrated success in mentoring and supporting pre-tenure faculty, and we are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience in working with diverse student populations. Information about the program can be found at https://latino-studies.williams.edu/

All applicants should send the following materials to the program chair, Merida M. Rúa, via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/51921: a cover letter detailing research and teaching interests, as well as experience teaching a broadly diverse student body and/or creating an inclusive classroom climate; a curriculum vitae; a separate brief description of two or three courses you would be especially interested in teaching; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Native American Studies[]

Colgate University (USA: NY) - TT Assistant Professor - Native North American History[]

  • The Native American Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Native North American history at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D. expected by time of appointment) to begin fall semester 2019. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment primarily in Native American Studies and secondarily in the Department of History.
  • We seek an historian with deep training in the indigenous history of North America, specifically in lands that have become the United States and Canada. Candidates for the position should be engaged in active research on the indigenous past, and demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate will possess research and teaching interests in the colonial era broadly defined, as well as one or more areas, such as: dispossession and reclamation of land and ecological resources; resistance and revitalization movements; patterns of ethnogenesis and intercultural relations; repercussions of colonial trauma in the contemporary era; the value of oral history and/or ethnohistory in reconstructing the indigenous past; construction of memory. It is also suggested that the candidate will have a specific regional focus within the United States or Canada, such as the Northwest Coast, Great Plains, Northeast, or other region.
  • Colgate University faculty normally teach five courses annually. The successful candidate will teach courses on the introductory level as well as upper-level electives in the candidate’s areas of specialization. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
  • Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. All application materials should be submitted through: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11554. All applications should include a cover letter specifying the applicant's interest in the position and considering how that interest is reflected in the applicant's teaching and research experience. Applicants should also provide a C.V., one article-length writing sample, and three current letters of recommendation. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Applicants should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and/or scholarship might support Colgate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Idaho State University (USA:ID) - Early American, pref. African-American/Native American - SKYPE INTERVIEW STAGE[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Early American History, to begin Aug. 2019
  • The area of specialization is early American History. Preference will be given to applicants working in African American History or Native American History, and who have experience in digital humanities and methods in teaching history pedagogy.
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Aug. 2019
  • We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching, a growing record of peer-reviewed publications, and potential for successful external grant funding.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will contribute to the existing undergraduate and graduate curricula, delivered in live, broadcast, and online formats, and will routinely teach HIST 4418 U.S. History for Teachers. Advising, recruitment, and assessment of undergraduate majors in History and Education (with a History or Social Studies emphasis) and graduate students is essential.
  • Review begins: 7 Sept. 2018.
  • Also posted at North American History 2018-19
  • Our intent is to conduct interviews by Skype in October and to invite finalists for on-campus interviews in November and early December
  • [29 Sept. 2018] Skype interviews scheduled 

Ryerson University (Toronto, on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat) - Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in Indigenous Creative Practice, to begin July 1, 2019[]

  • The School of Creative Industries in the Faculty of Communications and Design (FCAD) at Ryerson University (www.ryerson.ca) in the city of Toronto on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat is pleased to invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the area of Indigenous Creative Practice in the Creative Industries. In our School creative practice includes creative work and/or related management or entrepreneurship.  Depending on their community experience, research or creative interests the successful candidate will be cross-appointed with another FCAD School i.e. Fashion, Graphic Communication, Image Arts (Film and Photography), Interior Design, Journalism, Media (Production, New Media and Sports Broadcasting), Performance (Theatre and Dance) or  Professional Communication.

The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2019 subject to final budgetary approval.


  • Candidates must possess a relevant terminal degree (e.g. MFA, LLB/JD and MBA) and a strong Indigenous creative practice.  Candidates possessing a PhD or who are in the final two years of their PhD candidature in a field relevant to the creative industries including the arts, humanities, business and social sciences completed by July, 2021 and who possess a strong creative indigenous practice will be given preference.  Candidates who possess an outstanding and extensive indigenous creative practice will be viewed as possessing equivalent qualifications and will be seriously considered.

The successful candidate must present strong research or creative works that are active, innovative and impactful resulting in achievements such as writings or creative productions appropriately distributed, peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications, working papers, book chapters, public policy contributions, presentations at significant conferences and/or Indigenous communities, awards and accolades, strong endorsements/recommendations by referees from Indigenous communities, studies and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the creative industries.


  • The successful candidate will engage in a combination of service; teaching; and, scholarly, research and creative (SRC) duties.

We seek an ambitious, Indigenous creative practitioner/scholar and teacher who is invested in the creative industries and the development of the next generation of creative leaders and managers through the application of Indigenous experience and thought.  We are looking for exciting candidates who will embrace with enthusiasm the opportunity to work in a dynamic interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment.  

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a dynamic, productive SRC agenda which draws on their creative practice, entrepreneurship or managerial experience in the creative industries.  The candidate is expected to pursue innovative and independent research and/or creative activity that produces high quality research and/or vibrant creative work that is relevant to their Indigenous community and beyond.

Candidates will have the opportunity to teach at the graduate level and supervise MA and PhD students where appropriate. Our faculty members are also expected to provide spirited, collegial service to the School, FCAD and the University. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion as it  pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.


  • Although the job advertisement indicates a deadline of Jan 21, close review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials ASAP.
  • Cross-posted to Fine Arts 2018-19.


University of Maryland, College Park (MD) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies (Native American/Indigenous Studies)[]

The University of Maryland, College Park Department of American Studies invites applications for a faculty appointment in Ethnic Studies at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Our strong preference is for candidates with expertise in Native American/Indigenous Studies. In addition, we are very interested in those who work in the field of indigenous Latinx Studies and/or other fields in Ethnic Studies. The successful candidate for this position will specialize in using interdisciplinary, intersectional, critical, and/or comparative approaches. Candidates should expect to develop new courses in their area of expertise to enrich and expand the department’s offerings in race and ethnic studies, and be able to explore connections between their own research and other existing areas of scholarship in the department, such as U.S. Latino/a Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and other programs at the University, such as the African American Digital Humanities Initiative (AADHUM), and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH).

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate at time of appointment.
2. Ability to teach and to advise students, and to produce innovative curriculum.
3. Clear promise of a strong research record.
  • Preferences:   
Clearly defined research program on Native Americans or indigenous peoples, culture, and experiences, which intersects with Department’s foci on constructions of identity and difference and cultures of everyday life.
  • Additional Certifications:       
Focus on ethnic studies, including U.S. Latino/a studies, Central American Studies, or other Ethnic Studies fields.

Apply here: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/63263

  • For best consideration, apply by November 20, 2018 and submit the following: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) two reference letters; (4) one representative publication or research-related writing samples.

- Request for Skype interview 12/5

University of San Diego (CA) - TT Open Rank Professor of Ethnic Studies (incl. Native American and Indigenous Studies)[]

The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of San Diego invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track or tenured professor of Ethnic Studies beginning in Fall 2019. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD or terminal degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field and have expertise in Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) and Comparative Ethnic Studies. Areas of research are open and might include decolonization, Native feminisms, settler-colonial studies, and sovereignty. Applicants must have an active research agenda and be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in NAIS as well as Comparative Ethnic Studies; an ability to teach Introduction to Ethnic Studies is required. Applicants must have a willingness to work with local tribes and communities; demonstrated experience working with Native American and Indigenous tribes and communities and mentoring Native American and Indigenous students is strongly preferred.

Job Requirements: PhD or terminal degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Special Application Instructions

A complete application will include: 1) Cover letter that includes relevant teaching experience, research, and experience working with American Indian communities 2) Teaching statement that describes teaching philosophy for a small, liberal arts Roman Catholic university 3) Curriculum Vitae 4) Sample course syllabi for both a lower-division Introduction to Ethnic Studies course and a lower- or upper-division American Indian Studies course 5) Writing sample (25-page max) 6) Three references

Contact: May Fu, Search Committee Co-Chair

Persephone Lewis, Search Committee Co-Chair

Department of Ethnic Studies

University of San Diego

5998 Alcala Park, Maher Hall 210

San Diego, CA 92110

mfu@sandiego.edu

(619) 260-2214

If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu

Additional Details: The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit http://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/492303/openrank-professor-of-ethnic-studies

  • For full consideration, all materials must be received by January 4, 2019. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI) - TT Assistant Professor In American Indian Studies[]

We welcome candidates whose work focuses on North American Indian history, preferably but not necessarily in the Great Lakes region, and expect them to be conversant in archival methods, have links to indigenous communities that situate the candidate's historical investigations in contemporary contexts, and have an interest in or demonstrated commitment to an ethno-historical approach. The ideal candidate will actively engage in the intellectual life in both American Indian Studies and the Department of History and embrace the departmental and AIS program's commitments to under graduate and graduate education. We expect significant research and publication as well as departmental, AIS program, university, and community service as appropriate for career stage. The selected candidate will teach 4 courses per year: 2 in American Indian Studies and 2 in History. The American Indian Studies Program and the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invite applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in North American Indian History. The appointment is split equally between both units, with a tenure home in History.

This position is part of the Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity Studies Cohort, which was developed in order to advance innovative approaches to the study of racialization and the practice of social justice in the U.S. We seek scholars whose transformative research honors both the desire to understand oppression and to enact social justice in the form of pedagogic practices, inclusive campus climate initiatives, and community involvement. Candidates should have an interest in collaborating with the Cohort and with colleagues in schools, centers, and training programs across campus.

Overall, four candidates will be recruited in this Cohort: 1) American Indian Studies (History as tenure home) [PVL 95181], 2) Chican@/Latin@ Studies [PVL # 94895], 3) Asian American Studies (Gender & Women?s Studies as tenure home) [PVL # 95361], and 4) Afro-American Studies [PVL # TBA].

Additional Information: UW-Madison is seeking a diverse set of faculty candidates who will deepen our campus' interdisciplinary research strength in key areas of current and future research promise, as well as faculty candidates who will approach their work in a manner that advances our commitment to research excellence.

While 3 of the positions in the Race, Ethnicity, and Indigeneity Cohort have been released (Chican@/Latin@ Studies; American Indian Studies; Asian American Studies), the 4th position in Afro-American Studies will be released by mid-Fall. Once the position number is posted for this 4th position, it will be added in this announcement.

Contact: Denise Wiyaka, denise.wiyaka@wisc.edu 608-263-0633 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants: Find the position announcement at http://jobs.wisc.edu, click on "Apply Now," and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample of writing or other scholarly work. You will be asked to provide contact information for three references: they will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

  • For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than midnight, November 1, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Full-Time / Tenure-Track Appointments - Open / Mixed Ethnic Studies[]

California State University San Bernardino (CA) -  TT Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies (with open disciplinary concentration)[]

The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Ethnic Studies. We seek a colleague whose work is comparative, relational, and interdisciplinary. Preferred areas of teaching and research include expertise in one or more of the following areas: African American Studies, Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, and/or Native American Studies.The tenure home will be within an existing SBS department or the School of Social Work, therefore candidates must have formal graduate training and evidence of research and teaching that aligns with one of SBS' nine academic disciplines. We seek a visionary colleague who will assist in developing the future of Ethnic Studies at CSUSB, and a colleague interested in furthering our university's commitment to creating an intellectual space for people of color. Candidates will be expected to work with student groups and engage with the broader community through programming, service learning, social justice initiatives, and/or other methods, such as community -based research. The candidate will be required to teach core courses in support of our existing Ethnic Studies minor degree program, and they may be scheduled to teach courses in the school or department that serves as their tenure home. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. 

Faculty are expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and professional work, and service to the university and community. In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the university's strategic plan. This plan emphasizes: a) teaching and learning excellence; b) student access, retention, and success; c) excellence in research and creative activities; d) service to the campus and the broader community. Minimum Qualifications 1) Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or a discipline currently represented in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences from an accredited institution (or equivalent), 2) Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level, 3) Evidence of commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment, 4) Evidence of active research agenda likely to result in published work and/or external funding.

Required Documents: 1) a cover letter, including three individuals who agree to submit letters of reference if the candidate is advanced to the final pool; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one statement on teaching philosophy and strategies, and 4) a Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity, inclusion, gender equity and must include specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background/philosophy has prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 250 words). To apply please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/csusb/jobs/2256309

  • Deadline: 11 November 2018 (applications reviewed until filled)
  • Formal review of applications will begin 11/15/18 and continue until the position is filled.

Colgate University (NY) - John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Chair, Associate Professor or Professor of Africana and Latin American Studies[]

The Program in Africana and Latin American Studies at Colgate University invites applications for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Chair, to be filled at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor, beginning fall semester 2019. A Ph.D. is required. Africana and Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program studying the histories and cultures - both material and expressive – of African Americans and the peoples of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The program houses four majors/minors, allowing students to specialize in one of the above areas, and draws on faculty across the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and areas of interdisciplinary expertise. Signature aspects of the program include participation in the National Model African Union simulation, full semester study groups at the University of the West Indies (Mona, Jamaica) and the University of Cape Town (South Africa), as well as short term three-week extended study travel attached to courses. Opportunities to develop new off-campus study courses, both in the United States and abroad, are available. We seek a senior scholar with an established record of published interdisciplinary research, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and experience in leadership and community building. Discipline and geographic area(s) of research are open. Desirable substantive areas include critical race theory, pan-Africanism, Diaspora or Black Atlantic studies and/or postcolonial studies. Desirable course offerings include The Black Diaspora (a wide-ranging over view course for first-and second-year students), the capstone thesis seminar for seniors majoring in interdisciplinary area studies, and a junior-level course on critical race theory, serving majors and non-majors, as well as electives in the candidates’ area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The MacArthur Professor is not expected to direct the program immediately upon arrival, but is expected to assume an administrative role, in rotation with other program faculty, in the future. Duties of the Program Director include scheduling courses, advising students, and leading the search for new faculty as positions arise. The MacArthur Professor is also expected to provide mentoring to junior faculty and to contribute to envisioning the program’s growth and future direction.

A CV, cover letter, and names of three references must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11365. The cover letter should detail the candidates’ research program, teaching philosophy and record of engagement with and leadership of interdisciplinary academic programs. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching, scholarship, mentorship and community service might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.


College of Charleston - TT Asst. Professor - International Studies - Review Begins: 01 December 2018[]

The College of Charleston's School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs ( LCWA ) invites applications for a position as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of International Studies to begin August 16, 2019. The International Studies program is interested in candidates whose teaching and research focus on global public health and/or gender and sexuality studies. Candidates who employ transnational and intersectional perspectives in their research and teaching and who specialize in Sub-Saharan Africa or East/Southeast Asia are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to teach our International Studies introductory course as well as the major's cross-regional International Studies course, and would ideally contribute to one or more concentrations in the major. An earned PhD in International Studies or related fields (including but not limited to Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Area Studies, Urban Studies, Geography, and Gender and Sexuality Studies) by August 15, 2019 is required. ABD candidates with degree completion expected by August 15, 2019 will be considered.

Applicants must apply online at JOBS.COFC.EDU . To be considered, please submit: 1) Cover Letter/Letter of Application, 2) CV, 3) Teaching Philosophy Statement, 4) Research & Professional Development Statement, 5) Unofficial Graduate Transcripts, 6) Sample Publication, 7) Course Evaluations, 8) Teaching Materials (including up to two course syllabi), 9) Other Documents, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Charleston is a co-educational liberal arts institution located in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC. The International Studies program began at the College in 2010 and is now the largest major in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs. The program includes faculty from History, Economics, Anthropology, Religious Studies, and Political Science and prides itself on multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teaching and research.

Applicant Contact: Dr. Malte Pehl, Director of the International Studies Program (Email: pehlm@cofc.edu)

Emerson College (MA) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in US Diversity[]

Emerson College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in U.S. Diversity. Emerson College’s visionary president, Lee Pelton, has initiated the Presidential Faculty Inclusive Excellence Program in order to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. As part of this program, the college seeks scholars and artists who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our educational offerings. The appointment begins September 1, 2019 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 22 & 23, 2019.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks: We seek a dynamic and creative scholar and thinker who can provide our students with a rich theoretical framework and inclusive pedagogical approach to investigate issues related to U.S. Diversity. The ideal candidate will be one who can: underscore the similarities and differences between the voices, experiences, and contributions of historically underrepresented groups; offer a systems approach to both histories of oppression and cultures of resistance/resilience; and demonstrate strength in intersectional analyses.

The tenure-track position will be in the Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies. Teaching assignments will include topical seminars tailored to the successful candidate’s teaching and scholarly expertise which can be cross-listed with the U.S. Diversity requirement.

Emerson aspires to be a leader in increasing diversity within its curriculum, as well as in other areas. We seek candidates who can help lead in our pursuit of our inclusive excellence goals and encourage applicants to identify their strengths in this area. Successful candidates must have the clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body.

This position is expected to provide field-based leadership to part-time faculty offering courses for the U.S. Diversity requirement. This may take the form of collaborating with faculty to strengthen syllabi, leading professional development workshops for part-time faculty, and convening shared pedagogy roundtables each semester.

A Ph.D. in the humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary field is required, as is a clear potential or demonstrated ability for inclusive excellence in teaching, and an active research program.

Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity – in people, the curriculum, and in its engagement with broader communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls 4,446 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 52 countries and all 50 states.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must complete Emerson’s online application form and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and three confidential letters of reference.

  • For full consideration, application materials should be received by November 5, 2018. However, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.

George Mason University (VA) - TT Assistant Professor - Folklore and Narrative (incl. U.S. Ethnic or Immigrant Folklore)[]

The George Mason University Department of English invites applications for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor Position in Folklore and Narrative. We encourage applicants with expertise in the verbal folklore of African American, Asian American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American, immigrant, and other marginalized U.S. communities. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university, with an R-1 rating and is committed to keeping our doors open and accessible to as many capable students as possible. Mason was recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. Our students represent all races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, sexual orientation and gender identities and hail from over 130 countries. We are devoted to providing access to excellence, and that sets us apart from many of our peers. In a continuing effort to enrich GMU's academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, we actively encourage applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education.

The English department is home to two dynamic and growing graduate programs in folklore: an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Folklore and a graduate certificate in folklore. These programs prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in community and cultural organizations that demand expertise in documenting local culture and bringing informed historical and cultural frameworks to public sites and discussions. We also have a robust undergraduate minor and concentration in the English major.

Responsibilities: Candidates will teach in the Folklore Studies Program undergraduate and graduate programs beginning Fall 2019, teaching a 2:2 load. Candidates should be prepared to teach folklore graduate courses, including courses on folk narrative and U.S. diversity, narrative genres (i.e., legend, myth, fairy tale folk tale, personal experience narrative), narrative and literature, and departmental undergraduate courses in folklore, including the ethnographic field school for cultural documentation and the introduction to folklore studies.

Please visit http://english.gmu.edu for more information about the department and http://folklore.gmu.edu for more information about the folklore studies program.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in folklore, or a closely related field, with evidence of completion by August 2019; Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in research and teaching; Record of innovative and dynamic teaching and a desire to develop folklore educational strategies for the 21st century; Commitment to ethnographic practice and community engaged research.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in any one of a broad array of folklore and narrative topics, including, but not limited to children's literature, digital humanities, U.S. ethnic or immigrant folklore. Demonstrated success in working across academic and disciplinary boundaries.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, a list of professional references with contact information, transcripts, a writing sample, and a brief candidate statement about commitment to diversity and inclusion

Equity Statement: George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Online App. Form: http://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/43890

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  • Deadline: For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 11, 2018.

Indiana University (IN) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Afro-Latinx Studies[]

The College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington invites applications for a tenured associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor position in Afro-Latinx Studies. This will be a joint appointment, with teaching responsibilities split evenly between the Department of African-American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) and Latino Studies (LATS), which is housed in the Program of Race, Migration and Indigeneity (RMI). The candidate’s tenure home will be in AAADS.

Candidates should be innovative scholar-teachers who conceptualize race, ethnicity, indigeneity, class, and other forms of identity in intersectional ways and who work to cross-pollinate ideas among various fields of inquiry. We welcome applications from candidates working on topics such as Afro-Latino/a/x and Afro-Indigenous communities; urban policy; health inequities; social movements; immigration and citizenship; intersectional feminism(s), sexuality, and representation of people of color in media, music, literature, religion, and art. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work transcends direct comparisons between the experiences of distinct ethnic or racial groups and focuses instead on how multiple forms of personal identity can intersect to shape new patterns of social, cultural, and political change, as well as a new understanding of the past.

Indiana University and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. The successful candidate should be pursuing a program of original research resulting in publications in books and academic journals; have experience in graduate and undergraduate instruction and a strong interest in mentoring student research; and a commitment to program, department, college, and university service appropriate with rank.

Established in 1970, AAADS is one of only seventeen doctoral-degree granting institutions in that discipline in the country, and its mission is focused on understanding the lived experience of African Americans in the United States and their relationships with diaspora communities from Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. Latino Studies, founded in 1999, is grounded in interdisciplinary research and teaching. By joining RMI in 2018, it has begun building closer ties with other IU departments and programs devoted to the study of race and ethnicity (African-American, Asian American, and Native American studies) and with core disciplines and interdisciplinary units in the arts, humanities and sciences. RMI is a pioneering multi-disciplinary unit that investigates the complex social dynamics of race, ethnicity, human movement, and power relationships. The primary geographical focus of RMI is in the United States, but extends to transnational and diasporic scholarship as well. A successful applicant will have the rare opportunity to help build a new program focused on the meanings of intersectionality, while also making significant contributions to the research, teaching, and service missions of both AAADS and Latinx Studies.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in hand before the beginning of classes in August 2019.

  • Interested candidates should submit application materials online to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6546. This position starts in Fall 2019. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1. Questions should be directed to Dean Michael McGinnis, Search Committee Chair (RMI@indiana.edu).
  •            Any updates?

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.
  • Semi-finalist notification and invitation for videoconference interview received on 12/20. 

Saint Mary's College of California (CA) - TT Asst. / Assoc. Professor of Ethnic Studies[]

Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Ethnic Studies Program beginning Fall 2019. We will consider candidates at Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Our program consists of a longstanding minor with broad faculty and student engagement and a new major in its second year. If appropriate for the candidate and the program, we expect the successful candidate to assume directorship of the program within two years of hiring, if not immediately. Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary program based in social justice education, critical race theory and anti-racist and feminist pedagogies. The successful candidate will contribute to core course offerings, including ES 001 (Introduction to Ethnic Studies), ES 050 (Creating Community), ES 101 (Critical Race Theory), and ES 196 (Senior Capstone Project). The successful candidate will have the opportunity, based in their area(s) of expertise, to create special topics courses, preferably in Comparative Ethnic Studies emphasizing the experiences of women of color in a U.S. context or in African American Studies.

We seek a candidate who can engage, advocate for and support students of color, women, LGBTQIA and underrepresented groups, through research, teaching and service. Consistent with Saint Mary's College's commitment to inclusive excellence, the Ethnic Studies Program strives to be an inclusive community that fosters respect and belonging for faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and identities.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or a related field and have evidence of significant scholarly achievement or promise, appropriate to rank. Experience in directing and/or developing Ethnic Studies programs preferred. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching in the liberal arts tradition and show evidence of teaching effectiveness, particularly among undergraduates. Candidates must also be prepared to continue scholarship and professional activity at the national (or international) level. Demonstrated commitment and success working in diverse, multicultural contexts, especially in higher education settings, is also preferred.

The College has been designated a Minority and Hispanic-Serving Institution; many Saint Mary's students are first-generation-to-college. Successful candidates must be able to engage and support students of color, women, and other underrepresented groups, and will be interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity.

Please apply to the Interfolio online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/52675

A completed application includes a letter of interest that specifically addresses your qualifications and preparation to support the mission of the College, a statement of teaching philosophy, a writing sample, contact information for three (3) references, and a curriculum vitae. Inquiries should be directed to the search chair and program director, Alvaro Ramirez at aramirez@stmarys-ca.edu.

  • Deadline: Oct 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
  • Any updates? 
    • Nothing since the generic "Thanks, we've received your stuff" email on 10/15 (posted here 11/20). x2 11/26
    • They conducted on-campus interviews this week. I work at the school and only heard indirectly a few days ago. I also emailed the search chair, who confirmed. 11/30

Texas Woman's University (TX) - Associate Professor/Professor/Department Chair - Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies[]

Located in the culturally vibrant town of Denton, Texas, the Department of Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies at Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for department chair at the rank of associate or full professor to begin summer 2019. TWU, a historically women's institution, is ranked as one of the top ten universities with the most diverse student populations and is recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution. TWU is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, which is home to multiple organizations that address issues such as reproductive justice, racial injustices, homelessness, transphobia, environmental justice, prison reform, and immigration reform. The Department of Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies has developed an exciting transdisciplinary curriculum that engages the diverse community at TWU and in the larger DFW area by critically applying feminist/womanist scholarship on behalf of social justice.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) and/or have published extensively in the field. Candidates should also currently hold a position at the rank of associate or full professor, with administrative experience as department chair or program director, and experience teaching graduate and/or advanced undergraduate students in WGS and/or related fields. The successful candidate will value shared governance and collaboration while providing leadership and management for multiple degree programs in a transdisciplinary, multicultural environment.

We seek a scholar who has an integrated approach to research, teaching, and service. While we welcome all areas of expertise, we prefer that the candidate is engaged with and has an intersectional approach to one or more of the following areas: women of color feminisms, womanist thought, feminist/womanist pedagogies, critical race theory feminisms, transnational and postcolonial feminisms, imperialism, settler colonialism, disability studies, LGBTQ+ feminisms, and queer theory.

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION: The Department of Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies offers a Ph.D. degree, a M.A. degree, a Graduate Certificate, and an undergraduate minor. Approximately 1,800 undergraduate students each year take courses in the department for university core curriculum credit. Currently there are approximately 50 students enrolled in the department's graduate programs and 70 minors. Department faculty maintain strong collaborative working relationships across the university and emphasize excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Further information about the department is available at http://www.twu.edu/ws.

Texas Woman's University, with over 15,000 students, occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, supports diversity. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to Facultyjobs@twu.edu.

Email header or subject line must include job title: Associate Professor/Professor and Chair, and job code number IRC21496.

  • Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Chicago (IL) - Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Professor in Migration and Multicultural Societies[]

The Department of Comparative Human Development invites applications for a social scientist whose research focuses on individuals in the context of migration and multicultural societies; scholars may approach this topic from one of a number of disciplinary perspectives. Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to: migration and the life course, socialization and intergenerational transmission in multicultural settings, bilingualism and learning, gender, kinship and sexuality; citizenship ideologies and attitudes towards cultural difference in host countries (e.g., tolerance, human rights, pluralism, social intelligence, etc.) and mental health. The ideal candidate will have an ambitious and innovative research program with strong theoretical and empirical components. A goal of this search is to increase the diversity of the faculty in the Department, and we therefore welcome applicants who come from groups historically underrepresented in the discipline, such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.

The Department of Comparative Human Development is an interdisciplinary program at the critical edge of thought and research in the social sciences. Faculty and students conduct interdisciplinary, holistic, and comparative research focused on individual lives within various, changing, and heterogeneous contexts. They draw on methods and concepts from anthropology, biological and developmental psychology, educational research, sociology, and statistics. They are committed to examining humans as simultaneously sociocultural, biological, and psychological beings who change over developmental and historical time. For more information please see our website: https://humdev.uchicago.edu.

The successful candidate will be appointed as either an Assistant Professor, or as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow with an initial one or two-year appointment at the faculty rank of instructor. Candidates are expected to have the PhD in hand, and no more than two years of postdoctoral experience, by the time the appointment begins. This initial period is intended to serve in lieu of a postdoctoral appointment for the same period, during which Provost Fellows will teach one course per year. At the end of the initial term, Provost Fellows will ordinarily be promoted to Assistant Professor.

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website: https://tinyurl.com/y7blnufw. Applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference; 4) a research statement addressing current research and future plans for research; and 5) a teaching statement addressing teaching experience and philosophy. Writing samples may be requested at a later date.

  • The review of the applications will begin on October 20, 2018 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The position will begin on or after July 1, 2019.

University of Chicago (IL) - Associate Professor/Full Professor, Race and Capitalism[]

The Social Science Division at the University of Chicago invites applications from scholars working on Race and Capitalism. The appointment would be based in the Anthropology, Political Science or Sociology department. A goal of this search is to increase the diversity of the faculty in the Division, and we therefore welcome applicants who come from groups historically underrepresented in the discipline, such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.

We are broadly searching for scholars who theoretically and empirically explore the interaction of race and capitalism. The work could be focused on a historical period such as that of slavery or modern imperialism; a specific institution such as the workplace; on concepts such as labor, credit, or finance; on a specific theoretical question such as the meaning of justice in the context of communities affected by high levels of economic and racial inequality; or a particular empirical problem such as shifting participation rates by race and ethnicity in various sectors of the financialized U.S. economy. While we are very much open to various approaches to the study of race and capitalism, we are interested in scholarship on the intersection of these two phenomena, rather than work exploring one or the other.

The successful candidate will be appointed as either an Associate Professor, or as a Full Professor. Appointments may begin as early as July 1, 2019.

  • Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed; early submission is encouraged. Applications must be submitted online, at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, https://tinyurl.com/yau7ukrf, and are required to include 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for at least three references who may be contacted at a later date; 3) a research and teaching statement, including concrete descriptions of future plans for research and teaching philosophy; and 4) one or more recently published chapters, articles, or books.

University of Chicago (IL) - Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Professor, Race and Capitalism[]

The Social Science Division at the University of Chicago invites applications from scholars working on Race and Capitalism. The appointment would be based in the Anthropology, Political Science or Sociology department. A goal of this search is to increase the diversity of the faculty in the Division, and we therefore welcome applicants who come from groups historically underrepresented in the discipline, such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.

We are broadly searching for scholars who theoretically and/or empirically explore the interaction of race and capitalism. The work could be focused on a historical period such as that of slavery; a specific institution such as the workplace; on concepts such as labor, credit, finance; on a specific theoretical question such as the meaning of justice in the context of communities that are affected by high levels of economic and racial inequality; or a particular empirical problem such as shifting participation rates by race and ethnicity in various sectors of the deindustrialized U.S. While we are very much open to various approaches to the study of race and capitalism, we would not be willing to entertain scholars whose work overwhelmingly focuses on either race or capitalism largely to the exclusion of the other.

The successful candidate will be appointed as either an Assistant Professor, or as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow with an initial one or two-year appointment at the faculty rank of instructor. The appointment as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow is intended to provide some relief from teaching in lieu of a postdoctoral appointment for the same period outside of the University. During the term as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow, the successful candidate will teach only one course per year. At the end of the initial term, Provost Postdoctoral Fellows will ordinarily be promoted to Assistant Professor.

  • Appointments may begin as early as July 1, 2019. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed; early submission is encouraged. Candidates are expected to have the PH.D and no more than two years of postdoctoral experience by the start of the appointment. Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website: https://tinyurl.com/yafg8apn.

University of Oregon (OR) - TT Asst. Professor of Ethnic Studies (Race and Sport)[]

The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon (UO) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor specializing in Race and Sport beginning Fall 2019. This tenure track position is broadly conceived and we welcome applications from scholars working on any dimension of race and sport, including, but not limited to, cultural studies, media, history, social science approaches and urban studies. We especially encourage applications from scholars engaged in intersectional analyses, including gender, sexuality, comparative and relational approaches, as well as transnational perspectives. The department is open to expertise in any field of ethnic studies, including African American, Asian American, Chicanx/Latinx, Native Studies, Pacific Islander and Arab-American Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory, upper-division, and eventually graduate courses. It is expected that the candidate will develop both specialized courses in sport and race, as well as other, more general courses that contribute to the major and our proposed Ph.D. program.

The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. by Fall 2019. Candidates must show evidence of and be committed to scholarly excellence, as seen in publications, grants, fellowships and research collaborations. Evidence of teaching excellence in ethnic studies is required as well.

The department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon (UO) is a vibrant and collegial community that is poised for growth. Currently, the department ranks number three in terms of undergraduate ethnic studies degrees granted in the US. The department offers a BA/BS in ethnic studies; a minor in ethnic studies; administers a minor in Native American Studies; and is in the process of developing a Ph.D. program. In 2017 Oregon became the first state in the US to require Ethnic Studies at the K-12 level, as well as coursework on Oregon’s Indigenous peoples. This faculty line is part of a broader effort at UO to develop sport as a serious site of scholarship across numerous disciplines, including journalism, business, and design.

All questions should be directed to: Laura Pulido, Department Head, lpulido@uoregon.edu

You can apply for this position online at https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/?c=apply&sJobIDs=522324&SourceTypeID=844&sLanguage=en-us

Required Application Materials: Please submit an application letter that outlines the candidate’s research interests; a CV; a sample syllabus; a statement on teaching philosophy; and the names and contact information of three references. The letter of interest should include a statement that describes the candidate’s engagement with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

  • Application Deadline: September 17, 2018; position open until filled.

VISITING POSITIONS / Limited-Term Appointments[]

Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, Fung Global Fellows []

  • Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). Each year the program selects six scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year and to engage in research and discussion around a common theme. Candidates will be considered in three categories: (1) Four of the fellowships will be awarded to early-career scholars employed in the equivalent of tenure-track positions who are expected to return to their position. (2) One fellowship is set aside for a postdoctoral research associate who at the time of application does not have a tenure-track faculty appointment. (3) In addition, one fellowship will be awarded to a senior scholar. All candidates must be based outside the United States.
  • During the academic year 2019-20, the Fung Global Fellows Program theme will be “Thinking Globally.” How people have thought about the planet has informed the institutions, norms, and policies that have pulled it together and torn it apart. For centuries, ideas of free trade, human rights or global governance have framed cooperation and competition, order and disorder. Such ideas have also spawned border-crossing movements, from campaigns to end slavery to commitments to reduce carbon emissions. In turn, global thinking and action have often reinforced commitments to national ideas and efforts to curb global exchange. The goal of this research theme is to explore how ideas framed the understanding of interests and the making of institutions that have yielded commonness and conflict across and within borders. We also want to understand how these ideas and practices came into being through scientific networks, foundations, and think tanks. The Program will also examine rival world ideas that have challenged prevailing orthodoxies. Nowadays, with cooperative norms under challenge, global institutions under stress, and a century of guiding ideas about global convergence in doubt, we want to take a broad look at where these ideas came from, their effects, and the prospects for intellectual renewal or rethinking. The goal of the 2019-20 Fung Global Fellows cohort will be to explore the ways people learned to rely on or to reject strangers far away, as well as to imagine how global relationships came to be and could be different. We welcome applicants from all disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields from the sciences to the humanities whose work addresses this set of themes in any historical period or world region.
  • All candidates must reside outside the United States. To be eligible, postdoctoral applicants must have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. before August 1, 2019 but cannot have received their degrees more than three years prior to the start of the appointment on September 1, 2019. Early-career fellows must have received their Ph.D. or equivalent no earlier than September 1, 2009. Senior scholars, who have received their doctorates before 2009, must have faculty appointments and a record of scholarly accomplishment in the designated theme of the program. Fellowships will be awarded on the strength of a candidate’s proposed research project, the relationship of the project to the program theme, the candidate’s scholarly record, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the program.

Syracuse University (NY) - Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish and Latinx Literature - Non-Tenure Track[]

  • The Spanish program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of LatinX Literature and Culture position. This is a three-semester non-tenure track appointment beginning January 14, 2019, and ending in May 2020.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate an active record of research and publication in Latino literature and cultural studies and excellence in teaching. Teaching duties will include six courses per year, including both undergraduate and Master’s-level. In addition, the selected candidate will advise MA students on their final projects. Varied national and cultural representations within the Latino field and a strong theoretical approach are desired in both research and teaching.
  • Please attach:
(1) Cover letter underlining scholarship and prior teaching experience and qualifications for the position.
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Contact information for three professional references to provide letters of recommendations.
(4) Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence.
  • For a detailed position description and online application instructions, please go to http://www.sujobopps.com (Job Number 074149) and attach: (1) cover letter underlining scholarship and prior teaching experience and qualifications for the position; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) names and emails of three professional referees to provide letters of recommendations; (4) statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence.
  • Priority consideration will be given for applications received by December 1, 2018. Position will be open until filled.

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environment/Environmental Justice - American Culture Studies (AMCS) First Round Skype Interviews[]

The Program in American Culture Studies (AMCS) at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in “Environment/Environmental Justice,” for the academic year 2019-2020 with the possibility of renewal for a second academic year, contingent upon satisfactory performance; duties starting in the Fall semester of 2019.  AMCS is an endowed program in Arts & Sciences that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual exchange and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences.

We are particularly interested in applicants, academics and/or practitioners, whose research, teaching, and practice (1) have a strong theoretical awareness, and deeply engage substantive empirical, ethnographic, and/or historical materials; (2) center on the richly-informed study of environmental issues, problems, and debates in relation to America (broadly defined), especially questions of science and science studies, justice, inequality, race/ethnicity (and other social contrasts), sustainability, industry, state power, and public health; (3) speak to historical and/or contemporary public debates about environmental issues and problems, such as climate change, disasters, land use, indigeneity, and natural resources.

Candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2015, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2019.  The Fellow will receive a salary of $55,000 per year, plus benefits, a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, and the possibility for a workshop to support the peer review of a polished book manuscript.

Interested Applicants will need to submit a Cover Letter and CV as part of the online application process.  

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immigration, Cultures, and Law - American Culture Studies (AMCS) First Round Skype Interviews[]

The Program in American Culture Studies (AMCS) at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in “Immigration, Cultures, and Law,” for the academic year 2019-2020 with the possibility of renewal for a second academic year, contingent upon satisfactory performance; duties starting in the Fall semester of 2019.  AMCS is an endowed program in Arts & Sciences that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual exchange and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences.

We are particularly interested in applicants, academics and/or practitioners, whose research, teaching, and practice (1) have a strong theoretical awareness, and deeply engage substantive empirical, ethnographic, and/or historical materials; (2) center on the richly-informed study of immigration in relation to America (broadly defined), especially as immigration issues intersect with cultural dynamics and legal issues; (3) speak to public debates about immigration, the law, identity, exclusion, citizenship, borders, and race/ethnicity.

Candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2015, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2019.  The Fellow will receive a salary of $55,000 per year, plus benefits, a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, and the possibility for a workshop to support the peer review of a polished book manuscript.

Interested Applicants will need to submit a Cover Letter and CV as part of the online application process.  

See also: Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2018-2019[]

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