University of California-Berkeley
Assistant Professor - Chicanx/Latinx Studies - Ethnic Studies - University of Ca
University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position OverviewPosition title:
Assistant Professor
Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $78,200-$123,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start:
July 1, 2025
Review timeline:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Application WindowOpen date:
July 25, 2024
Next review date:
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position DescriptionThe Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chicanx/Latinx Studies at the rank of assistant professor.
We encourage applications from scholars that take intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching. The area of specialty is open to scholars of Latino Studies broadly defined. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose areas of expertise include Central American Studies, as well as Afro Latinx studies, Indigenous Latinx Studies, Latinx Inequalities, and Latinx Environmental Studies, among other areas.
The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses, and undertake service to the department, campus, and university.
In the Department of Ethnic Studies and the Division of Social Sciences, we recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors and embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Our Department is committed to upholding the university's principles of community so that every individual can be successful in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. We are committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in individuals who have had nontraditional career paths, who have taken time off for personal reasons (e.g., caretaking or disability), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in the arts, community organizing, or professional service).
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree or enrolled in Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley.
One of two writing samples - Research-based writing samples 25-30 pages in length, at least one of which should be derived from the dissertation.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Reference requirements:
3 letters of reference required
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04549
Help contact:
jsd@berkeley.edu
About UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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, age, or protected veteran status.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Job LocationBerkeley, California
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Assistant Professor
Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $78,200-$123,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start:
July 1, 2025
Review timeline:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Application WindowOpen date:
July 25, 2024
Next review date:
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position DescriptionThe Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chicanx/Latinx Studies at the rank of assistant professor.
We encourage applications from scholars that take intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching. The area of specialty is open to scholars of Latino Studies broadly defined. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose areas of expertise include Central American Studies, as well as Afro Latinx studies, Indigenous Latinx Studies, Latinx Inequalities, and Latinx Environmental Studies, among other areas.
The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses, and undertake service to the department, campus, and university.
In the Department of Ethnic Studies and the Division of Social Sciences, we recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors and embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Our Department is committed to upholding the university's principles of community so that every individual can be successful in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. We are committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in individuals who have had nontraditional career paths, who have taken time off for personal reasons (e.g., caretaking or disability), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in the arts, community organizing, or professional service).
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree or enrolled in Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley.
One of two writing samples - Research-based writing samples 25-30 pages in length, at least one of which should be derived from the dissertation.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Reference requirements:
3 letters of reference required
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04549
Help contact:
jsd@berkeley.edu
About UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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, age, or protected veteran status.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Job LocationBerkeley, California
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