Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Latine/x Studies

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description

Augsburg University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Latine/x Studies, to begin August 19, 2024.  We welcome applicants with broad teaching and research  expertise in Latine/x, Afro-Latine/x experience, and Indigenous/ Latine/x identity experiences.

The home department will be Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies, which emerged out of the passion of our students, staff, and faculty as well as Augsburg’s commitment to anti-racism and social justice. 

The candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate level, including foundational courses (e.g., Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies) and courses within their area of specialization. The teaching load is typically six courses per year. The candidate may develop courses in conjunction with cognate departments such as Communications; Education; English; Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies; History; Political Science; and Sociology. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or international equivalent in Latine/x Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, History, Cultural Studies, or social science or related fields is required for this position. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if the dissertation will be completed by August 2024. 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience or evidence of strong teaching potential, evidence of a commitment to mentoring students, and a strong interest in collaborative, intersectional, and interdisciplinary work.

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

Please upload the following documents as a part of your application:

• Cover Letter, which should include a discussion of the candidate’s research
• CV 
• Transcripts
• Diversity statement
• Teaching portfolio: teaching statement, sample syllabus, and teaching evaluations (if available)
• Three professional references

Application review begins on November 10, 2023. For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by that date. The application link will remain active until the position is filled.

If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references.

Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Andrew Aoki, Chair, Critical Race & Ethnicity Studies Department

aoki@augsburg.edu

612-330-1634

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