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Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies, Native American Indigenous Studies

Position Number: 4839170
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies, Native American Indigenous Studies

Position Title & Department: Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies, Native American Indigenous Studies

Department Description:
Ethnic Studies at USD addresses the lives, labor, and cultures of communities of color through ethnic-specific and comparative lenses. Through our unique partnerships with local and grassroots organizations throughout San Diego, students actively explore issues of equity, power and social justice in and out of the classroom. As with other ethnic studies departments and programs nationwide, USD's Ethnic Studies department is committed to a corrective and redemptive vision by linking its intellectual and academic goals with the needs of local communities and with the needs of the USD community.

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

Detailed Description:
The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of San Diego invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in Native American Indigenous Studies beginning in Fall 2024. Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Professor of Native American Indigenous Studies should focus on the range of critical issues and challenges brought forth by Indigenous communities around the world, including sovereignty, decolonization, and cultural revitalization. Area of specialization within NAIS is open.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:
Qualified candidates for the Assistant Professor position should hold a PhD or terminal degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field with expertise in Native American Indigenous Studies. Applicants should show progress towards developing an active research agenda and be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Native American Indigenous Studies; preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach Introduction to Ethnic Studies, a course central to the undergraduate core curriculum. Our teacher-scholar model includes a 3-3 teaching load. Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated experience working with Native American and Indigenous tribes and communities and mentoring Native American and Indigenous students is strongly preferred.

This hire, as well as other hires in the College of Arts and Sciences, will build upon cluster hires in the following areas: Climate Change and Environmental Justice, Borders and Social Justice, and Technology and the Human Experience.

Candidates with a subspecialty or demonstrated interest in the topics will have the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary cohort with other scholars from across the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates interested in this opportunity should indicate so in their letter of application.

Posting Salary:
BB Positions

$6,833.33 - 7,083.33/month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, access to on-campus Fitness Centers, and travel funds for research and conferences. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials.

Letter of application, include reference to the cluster(s) of interest
Curriculum vitae
Teaching Statement and a sample syllabus
Research Statement and a sample of scholarly or creative work
Diversity statement, in which you address A) your values with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion; B) your experience working with minoritized populations and/or on issues that disproportionately affect diverse populations, and C) your plans related to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and research.
Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.

The successful candidates will:

Hold an advanced degree, preferably a doctorate or other terminal degree. ABD candidates will be considered on a case by case basis.
Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.

For full consideration, all materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact the Search Committee Chair, Jesse Mills (jessemills@sandiego.edu) with any questions. For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806 or jobs@sandiego.edu

Additional Details:
The University of San Diego sits on the Indigenous homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The San Diego region is the third most populated area for American Indians in California and is surrounded by four autonomous Indigenous nations: the Kumeyaay, Luiseo, Cupeo, and Cahuilla. These four nations, represented by 19 tribes, make San Diego County home to the largest concentration of individual tribes in the United States. San Diego is also the second largest city in the state, near the busiest port of entry on an international border, and hosts significant ethnic, immigrant, and refugee communities from around the globe, including Central America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa. Serving more than 5,500 undergraduate students, the university holds a commitment to advancing academic excellence, global citizenship, ethical knowledge and conduct, and compassionate service.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law. USD offers same sex domestic partner benefits.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496528/assistant-professor-ethnic-studies-native-american-indigenous-studies