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Feminist Studies: Visiting Assistant Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies (Open until filled. Apply by 2/28/19)

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Position description

The Feminist Studies Department [https://feministstudies.ucsc.edu/] at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Under the direction of the Feminist Studies Department Chair, Felicity Amaya Schaeffer, the Visiting Assistant Professor will contribute to teaching and scholarly research in the Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program and home department of Feminist Studies.

The incumbent will have research and teaching experience in the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies, broadly defined, with a focus on (but not limited to) the peoples of North America. While the area of specialization is open, applicants with expertise in the histories, cultures, artistic and cultural production, sovereignty, political and social realities, and feminist approaches to knowledge systems and/or epistemologies of Indigenous people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will pursue a program of independent scholarship under the guidance of a faculty mentor and will provide intellectual expertise to the campus in his or her area of focus and engage with faculty colleagues and students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate is also expected to participate in the broader Native American and Indigenous Studies community at UCSC while in residence. We especially welcome applicants with a demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with Indigenous communities. This position carries a three to four-course workload over three quarters.

ACADEMIC TITLE
Visiting Assistant Professor

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree). It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by June 30, 2019.

POSITION AVAILABLE
July 1, 2019, with the academic year commencing in September 2019. Degree must be completed by June 30, 2019 for employment beyond July 1, 2019.

DURATION OF POSITION
Appointment will be for one year, from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

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

APPLY AT https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00675
Please refer to Position # JPF00675-19T in all correspondence.

Documents/Materials

  • Cover letter that describes your relevant research, expertise, and experience with Native American and/or Indigenous Studies; teaching experience; and publication record (required)
  • Curriculum vitae (required)
  • One-page statement of past community engagement (required)
  • Writing sample (a maximum of 25 pages, required)
  • Sample syllabi (a minimum of two are required and a maximum of three will be accepted)
  • Diversity statement that addresses past or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or (optional) Guidelines on diversity statements can be viewed at https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf.
  • Teaching evaluations (optional, a maximum of three will be accepted)

Reference Requirement
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation* (a minimum of three are required and a maximum of five will be accepted). Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by February 28, 2019. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been 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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). More information is available at the APO website (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/104.000%20.html) or call (831) 459-4300.

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If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.

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11/26/18

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter - Cover letter that describes your relevant research, expertise, and experience with Native American and/or Indigenous Studies; teaching experience; and publication record.

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • One-page statement of past community engagement

  • Writing sample (a maximum of 25 pages)

  • Sample course syllabus

  • Sample course syllabus

  • Sample course syllabus (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. See guidelines on diversity statements at https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf.
    (Optional)

  • Teaching evaluations (Optional)

  • Teaching evaluations (Optional)

  • Teaching evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Cruz, CA