Assistant Professor of Black Studies
Assistant Professor of Black Studies
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The Division of Ethnic Studies within the School for Cultural & Social Transformation at the University of Utah is seeking applications for an assistant professor of Black Studies. We are looking for a dynamic scholar who is deeply committed to advancing Black Studies through research teaching service and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong interdisciplinary approach to the field and be dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Black Studies as both a field and praxis. We especially invite applicants whose research is transdisciplinary and explores one or more of the following areas: Black embodiment including Disability Studies and medical racism Black Queer Studies Black spatiotemporalities including Black geographies migrations Black fugitivities and futurities afrofuturism global decolonial anticolonial diasporic online and outer space/cosmos and Black ecological thought Black archival theory including accounting numeracy Black technologies and digitalities methods quantitative and qualitative science and the mathematics of Black life Black arts and performance including Black Aesthetics Visual Studies Sound Studies Black curation Museum Studies Black Literary Studies Performance Studies and Poetics Applicants must be capable of teaching a range of courses including both introductory courses such as Introduction to Black Studies as well as Advanced Critical Studies courses which address students interests such as in social movements policy economics climate justice and the environment racial justice science technology and medicine and their intersections. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The Division of Ethnic Studies is the only degree and tenuregranting Ethnic Studies division in the intermountain west offering courses and scholarly expertise across the Ethnic Studies ethnic and racial sites of inquiry (American Indian Studies Asian American Studies Black Studies Latinx Studies and Pacific Island Studies). Ethnic Studies faculty are award winning scholars with strengths in decolonial theories Diaspora and Migration Studies Feminist Studies Queer theory Critical Mixedrace Studies and Indigenous Studies and the Division has taken concerted efforts to expand into a global consideration of race and ethnicity. The cuttingedge research across the disciplines is exemplified in how Ethnic Studies faculty hold joint or shared appointments across campus and with faculty in the fine arts humanities social sciences and education. Ethnic Studies is a division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation (Transform) an interdisciplinary college committed to cuttingedge thinking about shifting sexualities changing genders dynamic migrations identities abilities and emergent struggles against racist thought and action. In addition to the Divisions of Ethnic and Gender Studies the school is home to programs in Disability Studies and the Mellon Foundation Grantfunded Pacific Islands Studies Initiative. Since the schools emergence innovative research activities have occurred through internal and external grant funded activities such as the Transformative Intersectional Collective the creation of the Center for Pasifika Indigenous Knowledges the queering STEM postdoctoral training the establishment of a Black Feminist Eco Lab the creation of the examining racialized and genderbased violence archival research and numerous communityengaged projects. Currently Transform is home to Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies one of the oldest feminist journals in the country. Transform seeks a dynamic scholar whose research teaching and service will contribute to its core goals of innovating scholarship and putting theory into practice. The University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education and has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among research universities with the highest research activity. The University provides numerous opportunities for internal research funding and offers a generous benefits and retirement package: . The University is located in Salt Lake City the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.25 million residents. Salt Lake City is home to sizable LGBTQ Latinx and immigrant populations. Utah is also home to the largest population of Pacific Islanders in the contiguous U.S. The citys proximity to the Wasatch Mountains worldclass ski resorts and national parks makes it an ideal location for outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake City International Airport is Delta Airlines hub with direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to a number of major cities. Salt Lake City has extensive arts and cultural activities. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system foodie culture Sundance Film Festival and the state will host the 2034 Winter Olympics. Primary Responsibilities : The primary responsibilities of the candidate are to: Teach a 2:2 course load in Black Studies Conduct research and publish in the field Perform service at the divisional college university and community levels Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Black Studies and/or related fields A strong pedagogical approach to teaching Black Studies courses A documented commitment to engaging with and supporting students of various backgrounds Evidence of successful teaching experience in Black Studies and related fields Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students and external stakeholders Applications must include: Cover Letter : Provide a detailed cover letter of not more than three pages singlespaced outlining your research qualifications teaching experience and your work within the discipline of Black Studies. Your cover letter should highlight how your expertise aligns with the position and demonstrate your commitment to advancing scholarship and pedagogy in this field. Curriculum Vitae : Submit a current C.V. that includes your educational background research teaching experience and any relevant professional and service activities. Sample Syllabus : (use Applicant DocumentOther to upload) Include a sample syllabus from a course you have taught or plan to teach. This should showcase your ability to design and organize course content effectively as well as your approach to engaging students and delivering subject matter in the discipline of Black Studies. Professional References : (provided within the application questions) The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and experience. Please note that we will reach out to these references only after notifying the candidates. Applications deadline: Applications reviewed as received. Early deadline is November 15 2024. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For any questions please contact the committee chair: Dr. Andrea Baldwin at
The Division of Ethnic Studies within the School for Cultural & Social Transformation at the University of Utah is seeking applications for an assistant professor of Black Studies. We are looking for a dynamic scholar who is deeply committed to advancing Black Studies through research teaching service and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong interdisciplinary approach to the field and be dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Black Studies as both a field and praxis. We especially invite applicants whose research is transdisciplinary and explores one or more of the following areas: Black embodiment including Disability Studies and medical racism Black Queer Studies Black spatiotemporalities including Black geographies migrations Black fugitivities and futurities afrofuturism global decolonial anticolonial diasporic online and outer space/cosmos and Black ecological thought Black archival theory including accounting numeracy Black technologies and digitalities methods quantitative and qualitative science and the mathematics of Black life Black arts and performance including Black Aesthetics Visual Studies Sound Studies Black curation Museum Studies Black Literary Studies Performance Studies and Poetics Applicants must be capable of teaching a range of courses including both introductory courses such as Introduction to Black Studies as well as Advanced Critical Studies courses which address students interests such as in social movements policy economics climate justice and the environment racial justice science technology and medicine and their intersections. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The Division of Ethnic Studies is the only degree and tenuregranting Ethnic Studies division in the intermountain west offering courses and scholarly expertise across the Ethnic Studies ethnic and racial sites of inquiry (American Indian Studies Asian American Studies Black Studies Latinx Studies and Pacific Island Studies). Ethnic Studies faculty are award winning scholars with strengths in decolonial theories Diaspora and Migration Studies Feminist Studies Queer theory Critical Mixedrace Studies and Indigenous Studies and the Division has taken concerted efforts to expand into a global consideration of race and ethnicity. The cuttingedge research across the disciplines is exemplified in how Ethnic Studies faculty hold joint or shared appointments across campus and with faculty in the fine arts humanities social sciences and education. Ethnic Studies is a division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation (Transform) an interdisciplinary college committed to cuttingedge thinking about shifting sexualities changing genders dynamic migrations identities abilities and emergent struggles against racist thought and action. In addition to the Divisions of Ethnic and Gender Studies the school is home to programs in Disability Studies and the Mellon Foundation Grantfunded Pacific Islands Studies Initiative. Since the schools emergence innovative research activities have occurred through internal and external grant funded activities such as the Transformative Intersectional Collective the creation of the Center for Pasifika Indigenous Knowledges the queering STEM postdoctoral training the establishment of a Black Feminist Eco Lab the creation of the examining racialized and genderbased violence archival research and numerous communityengaged projects. Currently Transform is home to Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies one of the oldest feminist journals in the country. Transform seeks a dynamic scholar whose research teaching and service will contribute to its core goals of innovating scholarship and putting theory into practice. The University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education and has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among research universities with the highest research activity. The University provides numerous opportunities for internal research funding and offers a generous benefits and retirement package: . The University is located in Salt Lake City the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.25 million residents. Salt Lake City is home to sizable LGBTQ Latinx and immigrant populations. Utah is also home to the largest population of Pacific Islanders in the contiguous U.S. The citys proximity to the Wasatch Mountains worldclass ski resorts and national parks makes it an ideal location for outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake City International Airport is Delta Airlines hub with direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to a number of major cities. Salt Lake City has extensive arts and cultural activities. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system foodie culture Sundance Film Festival and the state will host the 2034 Winter Olympics. Primary Responsibilities : The primary responsibilities of the candidate are to: Teach a 2:2 course load in Black Studies Conduct research and publish in the field Perform service at the divisional college university and community levels Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Black Studies and/or related fields A strong pedagogical approach to teaching Black Studies courses A documented commitment to engaging with and supporting students of various backgrounds Evidence of successful teaching experience in Black Studies and related fields Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students and external stakeholders Applications must include: Cover Letter : Provide a detailed cover letter of not more than three pages singlespaced outlining your research qualifications teaching experience and your work within the discipline of Black Studies. Your cover letter should highlight how your expertise aligns with the position and demonstrate your commitment to advancing scholarship and pedagogy in this field. Curriculum Vitae : Submit a current C.V. that includes your educational background research teaching experience and any relevant professional and service activities. Sample Syllabus : (use Applicant DocumentOther to upload) Include a sample syllabus from a course you have taught or plan to teach. This should showcase your ability to design and organize course content effectively as well as your approach to engaging students and delivering subject matter in the discipline of Black Studies. Professional References : (provided within the application questions) The names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and experience. Please note that we will reach out to these references only after notifying the candidates. Applications deadline: Applications reviewed as received. Early deadline is November 15 2024. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For any questions please contact the committee chair: Dr. Andrea Baldwin at
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