Racial and Ethnic Minorities Job Postings
Bernal, Brenda
Brenda
See below two job announcements from Siena College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
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Assistant Professor of Women's and Ethnic Studies Program
The Women's and Ethnic Studies Program (WEST) at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor focused on Africana/Black studies with a domestic and transnational perspective.
Attention to the intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class is key. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interdisciplinary background and training in gender and/or ethnic studies, and especially invite individuals with grounding in history, economics, political science, cultural geography, or psychology to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or terminal degree) by July 2010 and preferably some experience at the Assistant Professor rank. We are seeking candidates dedicated to innovative scholarship, liberatory pedagogy and community engagement with interest in leadership and program development.
WEST is a newly established and evolving interdisciplinary program that currently offers a B.A. and minor in Women's and Ethnic Studies. WEST faculty include a diverse group of prolific scholars who care deeply about quality teaching. The campus is located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains overlooking the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. UCCS was rated
#1 in the country for its engagement in the community and ranked in the top ten among public universities in the West. The University serves many first-generation college students, is growing rapidly, and prides itself on its student-centered, community focused, and inclusive vision. UCCS is a place where you can take risks and work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of faculty and community leaders.
Applications received by November 30, 2009 will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until it is filled. The starting date is August 2010. For a full job description and to apply for the position, please go to www.jobsatcu.com. Refer to position number 808428.
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
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> The Sociology Department at Siena College is seeking
> applicants for a tenure-track position at the
> Assistant Professor level beginning September 2010.
> We seek a colleague who can participate in the
> substantial transformation of our growing department
> including redesign of the curriculum and development
> of applied approaches to teaching and research. We
> seek a colleague who shares our commitment to
> innovative teaching, high quality scholarship, and
> civic engagement.
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> Preferred areas of specialization include Sociology
> of the Family, and Sexuality. The successful
> candidate will be expected to teach sections of
> Sociological Perspectives-an introductory course
> covering basic concepts with a specific emphasis
> selected by the instructor. Additional teaching
> responsibilities include some of the following: Race
> and Ethnic Relations, Social Stratification, and
> other courses as needed. The department encourages
> the creation of courses for interdisciplinary
> programs in Globalization Studies, Multicultural
> Studies, Women's Studies, Multimedia Studies, and
> Environmental Studies. Minimum qualifications are a
> doctoral degree and evidence of successful
> undergraduate teaching experience. The teaching
> load for new faculty is three courses per semester.
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> Application will consist of letter of interest,
> curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching
> philosophy, and names and contact information for
> three references. Electronic submission in Word
> format is preferred, to SLAse...@siena.edu.
> Mailing address is: Sociology Search Committee, c/o
> School of Liberal Arts, Siena College, 515 Loudon
> Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
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> Applications must be received electronically or
> postmarked by December 1st, 2009.
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> Siena College is a coeducational, independent
> liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic
> tradition with 3,000 undergraduate students located
> in New York's Capital District. Siena College is
> an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
> applications from all qualified candidates.