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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Latina/Latino Studies: two Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates

The Department of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for two Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Associates. These are one-year appointments with a start date of August 16, 2023. Postdoctoral research associates are expected to give a presentation on their research project and to teach one of the department’s regularly offered undergraduate courses. The postdoctoral research associates will be housed in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences but will also be provided opportunities to build a supportive on-campus community with the associates from African American Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies.

Qualifications

The candidates must have attained a Ph.D. after August 15, 2018. Individuals working toward a Ph.D. will be considered, but the dissertation must be defended and deposited prior to August 15, 2023. The primary focus of the successful candidates’ research must be U.S. Latinas/os/xs, broadly constructed. We seek postdoctoral scholars who advance the necessary work of feminist, queer/trans, anti-racist, hemispheric (i.e. Americas), transnational, postcolonial, and decolonial theoretical perspectives. We are open to all approaches to scholarship in Latinx Studies, broadly conceived, with a special interest in scholars working in Afro-Latinx Studies, Indigenous Studies, Caribbean Studies, Disability Studies, Literary Studies, Political Science, Education, and/or Environmental Justice. Creative, non-traditional, and experimental research from all disciplines and interdisciplines are eligible and will be considered.

We also welcome and encourage applicants who have had non-traditional pathways to academia, including taking time off to care for loved ones, single parenting / guardianship, and individuals who have excelled in the arts, community organizing and advocacy, or professional service.

The strength of the department can only be enhanced by scholars, staff, and faculty who are committed to continuing to transform the world through the ethics of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

These are external appointments. Current University of Illinois faculty members and graduate students at the Urbana-Champaign campus are not eligible to apply. Scholars who received their Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are also not eligible for these appointments.

Salary and Appointment Information

The postdoctoral research associate’s’ salary for the 2023-2024 academic year is $47,500, including a comprehensive benefits package. A research budget of $5,000 will be provided; an additional research budget of $5,000 will be provided if renewed for a second year.

Employee benefits are competitive and include those in recognized marriages or civil unions (for same-sex and different-sex partners). Please reference: https://humanresources.illinois.edu/employees/new-hires/benefits.html

To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community, please visit these sites: 

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Application Procedures and Deadline Information

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of the research/writing project to be undertaken during the appointment (5 pages double-spaced maximum)
• Graduate transcripts (Copies are requested at time of submission; official copies will be requested from finalists at a later date)

To be considered, applications must be submitted by Monday, December 12, 2022. Additional materials, including a scholarly writing sample (25 pages maximum) and letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. Candidates who have not yet completed their degree at the time of application, one of these letters must be from the chair of the dissertation committee addressing the likelihood of completion by the starting date of the appointment.

Complete applications received by December 12, 2022 will receive full consideration. For further information, contact the search committee chair, Nic Flores, (floresn@illinois.edu) or visit the department’s website at https://lls.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: 1013676
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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Northern Illinois University: Assistant Professor of Latinx Psychology and Social Mobility

The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and the Department of Psychology seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Psychology whose research and teaching center on the U.S. Latinx population. We are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar who works at the intersection of Psychology and Latinx Studies and who holds research and pedagogical expertise in areas such as (but not limited to): acculturation, immigration, mental and physical health disparities and community-based research; studies of racial justice and/or racial/ethnic biases in relation to social processes; identity and identity formation; or language and psycholinguistics.

This position will be jointly appointed in the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies and the Department of Psychology. The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies is one of six academic diversity centers at NIU and is home to a network of twenty-six faculty associates across campus. The Center offers an undergraduate minor in Latino and Latin American Studies and a graduate certificate in Latin American Studies. The Psychology Department is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and includes twenty-four full-time faculty members. In addition to being one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, the department offers a terminal M.A. degree in School Psychology and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, School Psychology, and Social Psychology.

The Psychology Department will serve as the tenure home for the joint appointment. The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies will play an equal role in evaluating and supporting the successful candidate through the tenure and promotion process.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. Our 16,000+ student body is diverse, with many first-generation and racially and culturally diverse students. NIU prides itself on student-centered approaches to teaching and research, and has social mobility, equity, and inclusion at the heart of its mission. Recently, NIU was nationally recognized as a top college for diversity and LGBTQ+ students and staff, and has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For two years in a row. NIU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion includes a thriving Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, six cultural resource centers, and six academic diversity centers.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is expected to establish an active and innovative research program that directly engages Latinx Studies. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Latinx Studies as well as meeting curricular needs of the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will teach courses in their areas of expertise as well as Introduction to Latinx Studies, an interdisciplinary course that can be tailored to the candidate’s expertise. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supporting students as well as service to the center, department, college, and university. Qualified candidates who are dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities through their research, teaching, community engagement, service, and/or mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Mobility Cluster Hire. The Social Mobility Cluster Hire initiative aims to increase faculty diversity, interdisciplinary research, and innovative and inclusive curriculum with an emphasis on scholarship related to social mobility. This year’s cluster hiring cycle also includes the position of Assistant Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies and Social Mobility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
-Engaging in appropriate scholarly activities in the field
-Collaborating and contributing to ongoing research projects with faculty
-Providing service to the university and the profession
-Working collaboratively with faculty and administration to meet accreditation requirements
-Developing university/school partnerships to enhance programs.
-The candidate will be able to contribute to exam committees, thesis committees, and dissertation committees as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications

-Ph.D. in Psychology, Latinx Studies, or related field
-Research agenda and/or graduate coursework that directly engages Latinx Studies
-Demonstrable interest in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student community
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience utilizing interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies
-Community engagement in research related to Latinx Studies
-Teaching experience in Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, or related fields

For full consideration, prospective applicants should apply online at https://employment.niu.edu/postings/67668 by January 4, 2023 and upload the following materials:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research agenda (1-2 pages)
Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
Statement describing your commitment to and experiences with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-2 pages)
Contact information for three professional references
Unofficial graduate transcripts (official required upon hire)

Review of applicants will begin January 4, 2023, and preference will be given to applications received by this date. Applications received after this date are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

For questions, contact the search committee chair Simón Weffer at sweffer@niu.edu.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha: Assistant Professor – Latin American History

The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track position in Latin American History. Geographic area and chronological period are open. Appointment will be at the assistant professor rank, to begin August 14, 2023. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load (nine hours a semester). Candidates should be able to teach surveys of World Civilizations, Latin American History, one of the department’s methodology courses, and upper-level courses in their area of specialization (at both the undergraduate and graduate level) . The successful candidate is expected to maintain a program of research and publication, to participate in History Department Programs, and to develop and participate in UNO activities associated with the Office of Latino and Latin American Studies (OLLAS).

The University and College of Arts and Sciences have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information on The College of Arts and Sciences:

The College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska at Omaha, is a diverse and dynamic community of scholars and students committed to discovery, making knowledge matter, and to service in the UNO community, Omaha area, and beyond. Our college focuses on helping students understand the integral connections between their college education and their readiness to tackle the “big questions” or “grand challenges,” both contemporary and enduring. The College of Arts and Sciences aims to help students better understand the practical knowledge needed to succeed in a diverse and complicated world, ready to confront differences of opinion, and armed with the power to question and the potential to shape human experience and human destiny.

Why UNO?

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.

Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.

The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

Benefits:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit Human Resources benefits page.

Applicants must have their dissertation and all other work for a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field completed and approved by May, 2023.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Important Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following application materials:

· Cover letter
· C.V.
· Diversity, equity, & inclusion statement, including how this would influence the candidate’s approach to teaching the diverse student body at UNO.
· Names and contact information of three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
· Teaching statement which should include the candidate’s approach to different teaching modes: in person, online, and hybrid.

Candidates who advance beyond the first round will be asked for letters of reference, sample syllabi, and a writing sample.

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will commence on 12/5/22. The position will remain open until filled.

Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. Danielle Battisti, Department Chair, Department of History, dbattisti@unomaha.edu.More information on the Department of History can be found at our website.

Link: https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/16629

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UTSA Libraries Special Collections: Digital Archivist

UTSA Libraries Special Collections’ vision is to bring national recognition to the university for distinctive research collections documenting the diverse histories of San Antonio and South Texas.  Our collecting priorities include social activism and politics, Mexican American history, regional LGBTQ history, African American history, history of San Antonio and South Texas, the arts, regional food and drink, Mexican cookery, women’s history, and University history.

The Libraries is committed to the long-term access and preservation of digital assets of continuing value that it has assumed responsibility for. The commitment is outlined in our recently published Digital Preservation Framework https://lib.utsa.edu/about/policies/digital-preservation-framework

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/16/2022.  At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary

Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours per Week

Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter required

Essential Functions

To ensure the long-term preservation of born digital materials; to oversee the digitization of Special Collections materials; and to provide access to digital holdings.

1. Develop and oversee processes, procedures, and specifications for collecting, preserving, and providing access to born digital records and hybrid collections.
2. Oversee workflows for digitization of analog materials, including quality control procedures, prioritization of production, and applying best practices for metadata creation.
3. Coordinate and supervise special projects.
4. Collaborate with cross departmental teams to develop online exhibits and other discovery tools.
5. Participate in Digital Humanities initiatives to align preservation of archival content.
6. Demonstrates UTSA core values: Integrity, Excellence, Inclusiveness, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) degree with advanced coursework in archival theory and methodology or a Master’s degree in public history or another humanities field with a concentration or post-master’s certificate in archival administration. Degree must be awarded by date of hire.
• Coursework in digital preservation, digital archives, or related.
• Knowledge of concepts, techniques, tools, and workflows for digital preservation and digitization.
• Knowledge of digital preservation metadata standards including, EAD, Dublin Core, and METS.
• Knowledge of various types of audio, video, image, text, and other media formats.
• Knowledge of archival concepts and processes.
• Strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, equity, and inclusion in the workplace or community.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders effectively.
• Aptitude for learning new tools and technologies.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAA Digital Archives Specialist Certification (DAS) in addition to required master’s degree.
• One to three years experience in digital preservation, including experience with tools and workflows to support processing and management of born digital and digitized records.
• One to three years experience in overseeing digitization projects and/or workflows.
• Experience with archival processing and descriptive practices..
• Experience working in an academic archive or special collections department.
• Supervisory experience

Working Conditions

• Work may include occasional exposure to book mold, dust, photographic chemicals, or insects.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Must be able to travel between Main campus and ITC.

This position will be primarily located on-campus, with the option to occasionally work remotely as business need allows. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

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University of California, Davis: Assistant Professor of Chicana/o Studies

Next review date: Monday, Dec 12, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Assistant Professor in History (Mexican American & Texas History)

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s diverse student body as an Assistant Professor for the Department of History beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. The ideal candidate will have an active research agenda and will be able to teach introductory, upper-division, and graduate-level courses in Mexican American and Texas history.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of one year’s experience teaching at an institution of higher education. Applicants must have a PhD from an accredited university in hand by the time of appointment. Competitive candidates will be able to demonstrate an active research agenda, will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, and will have or demonstrate an interest in developing both face-to-face and online course delivery. UTRGV is a distributed campus on the north bank of the Rio Grande with major sites in Brownsville and Edinburg. The successful candidate for this search will be appointed to the Brownsville site.

To apply, applicants must send 1) a letter of interest addressing the candidate’s research and teaching qualifications for the position and how those qualifications would contribute to the success of UTRGV’s diverse student body; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) unofficial transcripts; 4) a list of the names and contact information of three professional references that the committee might contact for letters of recommendation; 5) an article-length writing sample. When submitting materials, applicants should indicate that they are applying for the position of Assistant Professor in Mexican American and Texas History. In addition to teaching in areas of specialization, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching lower-level American history surveys.

About UTRGV:
It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit our website.
Department Background:

As an integral part of a liberal arts education, history courses introduce students to different historical eras, diverse cultures, famous and ordinary women and men, and a variety of geographical settings. Our courses challenge students to think critically, express themselves clearly, and become informed and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. The Department of History offers courses in historical methodology, research, world regions, and themes of the human experience. Faculty members engage in research among an international community of peers and share that knowledge in publications and with students. We mentor students in and out of the classroom, guide extracurricular activities, and provide service to our communities. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.utrgv.edu/history/index.htm

The minimum qualifications to be considered as a tenure track Assistant Professor is a Ph.D. degree in History or a related field of study with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in History from an accredited institution of higher education. ABDs will be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31, 2023 is required for appointment

Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of one year’s experience teaching at an institution of higher education. Competitive candidates will be able to demonstrate an active research agenda, will provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, and will have or demonstrate an interest in developing both face-to-face and online course delivery.

Link:

https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/35897

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Western Michigan University: Assistant/Associate Professor of U.S. Public History

Assistant/Associate Professor of U.S. Public History

Department of History

College of Arts & Sciences

 Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in the field of U.S. Public History, to start August 2023. The successful candidate will have a record of contributions to or a commitment to integrating inclusivity and equity into their scholarship, teaching, or service. The successful candidate will maintain a record of professional excellence in research and public history activities, teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public history and participate in department and college committees. We also seek applicants who can teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. history addressing race, ethnicity, gender, or immigration as well as survey courses in U.S. history. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with public history organizations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

 Major Responsibilities:  The ideal candidate will be active in public history as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and practitioner. Maintaining a research agenda in public history is expected. The WMU Department of History is home to accomplished teachers and the preferred candidate will contribute to that tradition of classroom excellence. The successful candidate will help lead WMU’s public history program, which includes both graduate and undergraduate degrees for public historians. These programs include internships or practicums in public history. The candidate hired will be responsible for contributing to an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment that highlights diversity in research, teaching, mentoring, or service.In addition to teaching in at least two areas of public history, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching U.S. survey courses and classes that expand the department’s offerings in the areas of race, ethnicity, gender, or immigration. Tenure track and tenured faculty in the Department of History historically and currently typically teach 2 courses per semester.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in History, Public History, American Studies, or related areas required (e.g., African American Studies, Archives Management, Digital Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Immigration/Migrant Studies, Museum Studies, Native American Studies), received from an accredited institution. Candidates will demonstrate their ability to teach in at least two public history areas. Preferred candidates will also have the ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses that expand the department’s offerings in the areas of race, ethnicity, gender, or immigration.

Candidates are required to provide evidence of a publication record in public history. Applicants are required to provide evidence of professional activity in one or more fields of U.S. public history. Public history fields of teaching and professional activity include but are not limited to archives and comparable repositories, non-profit institutions, historic preservation, government and public administration, public-facing engagement through digital humanities projects, historic site interpretation, exhibitions, and museums. Innovative approaches are welcomed. Applicants are advised that preference will be given to those who show evidence of or commitment to collaboration with practitioners in one or more fields of public history. The ability to teach survey courses in U.S. history is also preferred.

Successful candidates will have a record of contributions to or a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in an educational setting and must be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion (https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/about/planning).

The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 18,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university and one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level.

WMU is actively working to create more inclusive and equitable structures for hiring, teaching, and research. This includes the Racial Justice Advisory Committee, which has a two-year charge to make recommendations promoting a more inclusive and equitable campus. WMU recently received a $550 million multi-year gift that will, in part, fund projects and initiatives to break down historic inequities. The donation represents the largest gift to a public higher education institution in U.S. history.

 INSIGHT into Diversity has honored WMU for its commitment to diversity and inclusion (awards in 2018 and 2020). Military Times ranks WMU among the best institutions for veterans. WMU operates the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collegiate support program for former foster-care youth (Seita Scholars) that has become an international model for supporting foster-care youth in higher education.

The College:  The Department of History is located in the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of WMU and its largest college. The College is committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equity-minded scholars and students. We favor candidates who will contribute to the College’s goals of promoting interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, concern with social responsibility, and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. The College has 24 departments, institutes, and programs that offer a broad range of opportunities for our students. WMU students have won nationally competitive awards including Goldwater and Boren Fellowships, Udall Scholarships, and Fulbright awards.

The Department: The Department of History has 16.5 tenured or tenure-track faculty members who have nationally and internationally recognized research publications and who are dedicated instructors. Our graduate program’s traditional strengths are in public history and medieval history, and we are proud of our strong placement record. Like our faculty, our graduate students are unionized at the university level. WMU’s department helped co-found the NCPH and was among the first nationally to develop an undergraduate public history degree program. The department supports the interdisciplinary Medieval Institute, which brings over 2500 scholars to Kalamazoo each May for the International Congress on Medieval Studies.

 The department is committed to the University’s strategic emphasis on inclusive excellence and actively promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department culture. We strongly encourage applications from candidates in underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and people who are passionate about inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity in its many aspects.

 Who We Are

Western Michigan University (WMU) is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmi nations. We acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all indigenous peoples, and their continued presence.

 Kalamazoo

With a population of 260,000, Kalamazoo County is strong in life sciences/biotech and supports two major medical centers. The city hosts the Gilmore Foundation that brings internationally renowned keyboard artists to Kalamazoo, while its numerous theaters are part of a vibrant arts scene. The community offers an array of cultural events, entertainment, and all-season recreation. Chicago and Detroit are each 2 ½ hours away. Ethnically diverse, the city of Kalamazoo has an African-American population greater than 20% and Latinx population of about 7%, with sizeable immigrant populations from Russia, Lithuania, and Greece. The Kalamazoo Promise funds all city high school graduates for up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees associated with four years of education at all Michigan public universities (and select private colleges) or vocational training in skilled trades. The City of Kalamazoo is committed to the elimination of generational poverty through its Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo initiative which receives budgetary support from the local Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence.

 Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. WMU offers excellent benefits including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health care and retirement contributions to TIAA. Opportunities for summer teaching exist to generate additional compensation. Our faculty at all ranks receive funding for research and conference presentations from the department, college, and university.

 Expected Start Date: August 2023

 Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 7, 2022 and continue until the post is filled.

 Applicants are advised to consult the full job advertisement posted at https://wmich.edu/history/public-history-2022.

Required application documents: The following application materials must be submitted:

 Submitted at https://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs:

• Curriculum vita
• Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
• List of references

 Submitted via email at hist-search@wmich.edu:

•  A statement that addresses the candidate’s commitment to or experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarship or public history activities
• Copies of research publications or digital access to a portfolio containing the same
• A minimum of two items associated with the applicant’s different public history teaching fields, with at least one item in each field (e.g., sample syllabi, assignments, lectures)
• Three letters of recommendation, sent by the recommenders or a dossier service
• Unofficial or official copy of graduate transcript

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Link:
https://wmich.edu/history/public-history-2022

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