Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Department of Asian American Studies University of Illinois
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- Employer
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- Location details
- Urbana IL
- Salary
- Competitive
- Ref
- 1011274
- Posted
- Closes
- Position type
- Professor, Assistant, Professor, Associate, Professor, Full
- Organization type
- 4-year college or university
- Languages
- English
- Field
- Interdisciplinary, Humanities
- Employment category
- Full-time
- Tenure Status
- Tenure or tenure track
- Location
- Illinois
The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure stream faculty position as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar trained in the social science and humanities disciplines or interdisciplinary programs. We are interested in scholars whose research includes at least one of these areas: law and society, immigration, environmental studies and justice, politics and activism, carcerality and abolition, racial and social inequalities, anti-Asian racism and violence, indigeneity, gender and sexuality, mental health and well-being, or alternative modes of care and healing. Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university and multiple publics.
The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.
Ph.D. in the social sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary, or other related fields to Asian American studies required by mid-June for a preferred start date of August 16, 2023. The starting salary is competitive. Applications can be submitted at http://jobs.illinois.edu and uploading the following, preferably as 1 pdf file in the CV/Resume section: a cover letter, CV, 1-2 page research statement, 1-2 page teaching statement, a writing sample (of no more than 30 pp.), and the names and contact information of three references (letters will be requested at a later stage). For priority consideration, submit all requested application materials by November 1, 2022. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
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Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Dr. Augusto Espiritu, Chair, AAS Search Committee, at aespirit@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1011274
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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