The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
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Job no:
523257Work type:
Faculty Full TimeLocation:
UMass AmherstDepartment:
Dean - Humanities & Fine ArtsUnion:
Non-BenefitedCategories:
Faculty, College of Humanities & Fine Arts
About UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.About Slavery NorthFounded in 2022, Slavery North is a one-of-a-kind academic and cultural destination where scholars, thinkers, artists, and cultural producers build community and produce research and cultural outcomes that transform our understanding of the neglected histories of Transatlantic Slavery in Canada and the US North.Job SummaryThe Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Visiting Research Professors will conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include 1) Canadian Slavery, 2) slavery in the US North, 3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, 4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and 5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery.Essential FunctionsSelf-directed research and production of original works with the support of Slavery North leadership in one or more of the five core mandate areas of Slavery North.Actively participate in the life of Slavery North including working in our shared office space, attending and contributing to Slavery North and relevant UMass Amherst and regional activities.Contribute to a culture of conversation, support, and the sharing of ideas, resources, and knowledge.Mentoring and supporting UMass Amherst students.Present at least one public lecture, and participate in exhibitions, workshops, and/or podcasts related to your research project, where appropriate, while in residence.Provide suitable biographical and research information for use on Slavery North website and in promotional and outreach materials.Other FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsPhD.Must hold a full-time academic appointment at another institution of higher learning.Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors must credit Slavery North Initiative-UMass Amherst in all outcomes derived from their appointment.Work ScheduleFlexible. Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors are expected to work in the shared office and actively contribute to the Slavery North community.Salary InformationThis is a maximum one-year non-benefitted appointment. Appointments will be made according to the following schedule:Fall Semester: 9/3/24—12/18/24 (Biweekly Gross Salary= $2,961.53 per 8 pay periods)Spring Semester: 1/30/25—5/17/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961 per 8 pay periods)Full One Year Appointment: 9/1/24—8/31/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961.53 per 26 pay periods)Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit the following materials for consideration along with your application:Current CV (maximum 3 pages) which addresses education/training, current affiliations, related work experience, grants and awards, curation, publications, other research outcomes, lectures, talks, and conference papers, and relevant community contributions and engagement.Project Statement (Maximum 5 pages): The project statement must be written in full sentence form and include the following areas:
Page 1: Project summary (avoid jargon and write for non-specialist audience)Pages 2-4: Objectives; Context; Importance and Originality; Literature Review; Theoretical and Methodological Approach; Archival or Primary Sources; Impact and Outcomes.Page 5: Timeline (point form); indicate desired semester(s) for appointment or full calendar year appointment and describe intended timetable for project completion.
Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are submitted.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.
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Job no:
523257Work type:
Faculty Full TimeLocation:
UMass AmherstDepartment:
Dean - Humanities & Fine ArtsUnion:
Non-BenefitedCategories:
Faculty, College of Humanities & Fine Arts
About UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.About Slavery NorthFounded in 2022, Slavery North is a one-of-a-kind academic and cultural destination where scholars, thinkers, artists, and cultural producers build community and produce research and cultural outcomes that transform our understanding of the neglected histories of Transatlantic Slavery in Canada and the US North.Job SummaryThe Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professor for Slavery North will actively participate in both the scholarly and social environment of the center. Visiting Research Professors will conduct independent research and create original works in one or more of the five mandate areas of Slavery North which include 1) Canadian Slavery, 2) slavery in the US North, 3) the comparative study of slavery in Canada, the US North, and other northern or temperate regions, 4) the study of the inter-connectedness of slavery in Canada and the US North with Caribbean Slavery, and 5) Black-Indigenous relations in Canadian Slavery or US North Slavery.Essential FunctionsSelf-directed research and production of original works with the support of Slavery North leadership in one or more of the five core mandate areas of Slavery North.Actively participate in the life of Slavery North including working in our shared office space, attending and contributing to Slavery North and relevant UMass Amherst and regional activities.Contribute to a culture of conversation, support, and the sharing of ideas, resources, and knowledge.Mentoring and supporting UMass Amherst students.Present at least one public lecture, and participate in exhibitions, workshops, and/or podcasts related to your research project, where appropriate, while in residence.Provide suitable biographical and research information for use on Slavery North website and in promotional and outreach materials.Other FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsPhD.Must hold a full-time academic appointment at another institution of higher learning.Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors must credit Slavery North Initiative-UMass Amherst in all outcomes derived from their appointment.Work ScheduleFlexible. Visiting (Open Rank) Research Professors are expected to work in the shared office and actively contribute to the Slavery North community.Salary InformationThis is a maximum one-year non-benefitted appointment. Appointments will be made according to the following schedule:Fall Semester: 9/3/24—12/18/24 (Biweekly Gross Salary= $2,961.53 per 8 pay periods)Spring Semester: 1/30/25—5/17/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961 per 8 pay periods)Full One Year Appointment: 9/1/24—8/31/25 (Biweekly Gross Salary=$2,961.53 per 26 pay periods)Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit the following materials for consideration along with your application:Current CV (maximum 3 pages) which addresses education/training, current affiliations, related work experience, grants and awards, curation, publications, other research outcomes, lectures, talks, and conference papers, and relevant community contributions and engagement.Project Statement (Maximum 5 pages): The project statement must be written in full sentence form and include the following areas:
Page 1: Project summary (avoid jargon and write for non-specialist audience)Pages 2-4: Objectives; Context; Importance and Originality; Literature Review; Theoretical and Methodological Approach; Archival or Primary Sources; Impact and Outcomes.Page 5: Timeline (point form); indicate desired semester(s) for appointment or full calendar year appointment and describe intended timetable for project completion.
Applications will not be considered complete until all materials are submitted.UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.
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