[nativestudies-l] Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies

[Lowe, Shelly]

Position: Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies
Institution: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Location: Colorado
Date posted: 10/28/2008

The Women's and Ethnic Studies Program (WEST) is seeking a tenure-track
assistant professor focused on indigenous struggles in the United States with a
possible transnational perspective. Attention to how colonialism, racism, class,
gender, sexuality, and religion shapes native struggles is key. Candidate may
have an interdisciplinary background with grounding in history, literature
and/or other relevant fields. The candidate needs to have a Ph.D. in a relevant
field (or be very close to finished). We are seeking a candidate dedicated to
innovative scholarship, liberatory pedagogy, and community engagement.

WEST is a newly established interdisciplinary program (with both a domestic and
transnational scope) that offers a B.A. and separate minors in Women's Studies
and Ethnic Studies. WEST faculty includes a diverse group of prolific scholars
who care deeply about quality teaching. The gorgeous campus is located in one
of the most beautiful spots of the world (the university looks out over the
Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak). UCCS was rated #1 in the country for its
engagement in the community and ranked in the top ten among public universities
in the West. The University serves many first-generation college students, is
growing rapidly, and prides itself for its student-centered and multicultural
vision. If you are looking for a place where you can thrive as a scholar, take
risks and teach cutting-edge curriculum, work with a diverse student body and a
collaborative, interdisciplinary team of faculty and community leaders, please
send your application to:

Becky Thompson, Director
Women's and Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, COH 1
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-262-4553
aherrera at uccs.edu; jmuller at uccs.edu

The initial deadline for applications is December 15th, 2008, however,
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing;
teaching syllabi, transcripts, and the names of three references. The starting
date is August 2009. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs fosters
equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. UCCS is
dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective employees.

Categories: American studies, Ethnic/multicultural studies, Sociology

Contact Information:

Phone : () 719 262 4553
Fax : () 719 262 4763
Becky Thompson
Director
Women's and Ethnic Studies
University of CO at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
COH1
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

USA
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