Professor and Director of the Hispanic Research Center

Arizona State University (ASU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Director of the Hispanic Research Center (HRC) with a concurrent appointment as a tenured Professor in an academic unit.  Appointment will be located on the Tempe campus with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022. ASU is a dynamic, internationally-recognized institution dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking university education, and integrating excellence in research, teaching, and service. The institution serves more than 150,000 students on five campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, one of the fastest growing urban centers in the nation, and globally through ASU Online. Reflecting a diverse population, including 48% students of color, generally, and 26% Hispanic/Latino students in particular, the University has recently been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution.  ASU has been ranked #1 Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report seven years in a row. We value our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.  ASU is especially interested in applicants who will contribute to strengthening the diversity of the academic community and encourages applicants for leadership positions from underrepresented groups.

 

Founded in 1985, the HRC is a vibrant university-wide interdisciplinary unit dedicated to research and creative activities, and is housed administratively in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Historically, the Center has conducted basic and applied research on a broad range of topics related to Hispanic/Latino populations, disseminated research findings to the academic community and the public, engaged in creative activities and made them available generally, and provided public service in areas of importance to Hispanics/Latinos, broadly defined.  Wide-ranging in focus and function, the HRC is home to an extensive collection of Chicana/o art that is available for study by researchers and students. In addition, the HRC houses the Bilingual Press, recognized for its publication of literary works, scholarship, and art books by or about U.S. Hispanics/Latinos.  Beyond its contributions to the humanities, arts, and culture, the HRC prioritizes the development of educational opportunities for Hispanic/Latino populations.  For example, the HRC is heavily invested in broadening the participation of underrepresented persons in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines and has successfully secured continuous external support for programs in this area for over two decades. From its inception, the HRC has sustained an interdisciplinary focus, inclusive of collaborative and multinational approaches.

 

The new Director of the HRC is expected to reimagine the Center for the 21st century by providing visionary leadership, expanding and developing interdisciplinary research initiatives with affiliated faculty, advancing new models for engaging the regional and global Hispanic/Latino communities, fostering entrepreneurial opportunities, and creating synergistic partnerships within and outside the university community. The Director’s vision is expected to align with the design aspirations of the “New American University,” and leverage the opportunities/strengths associated with our context of innovation, interdisciplinarity, and access coupled with excellence.  We seek a leader who can foster a culture of belonging that prioritizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of the Center’s functions and operations.  The director is expected to contribute to our teaching mission.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or terminal degree
  • Scholarly record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor in an academic unit at ASU
  • Record of collaborative leadership
  • Experience with financial oversight (i.e., research group/center leader; department chair/director)
  • Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and cultivating and supporting diverse members of the University community

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Visionary leadership
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience in conducting research and/or service pertinent to Latinos/Hispanics
  • Articulated commitment to fundraising, grant development, and fostering interactions among multiple stakeholders including private sector, research, and community organizations
  • Capacity to engage faculty members across a broad range of disciplines
  • Evidence of excellent communication and organizational skills

 

To apply, please submit the following at apply.interfolio.com/100995:

  • C.V.
  • Letter of application that describes how you meet the qualifications noted above, and your vision for the HRC in the 21st century, outlining the directions you anticipate will facilitate the Center’s capacity to have significant national/global impact
  • Diversity statement that speaks to your past and anticipated contributions to advance inclusion and equity
  • Names and contact information for 4 references

 

Review of applications will begin February 21, 2022 if not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

 

A background check is required for employment.

 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at: https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html   https://www.asu.edu/titleIX

 

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