Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies

New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM
Onsite

About The Position

The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Department at New Mexico State University seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor who is qualified to teach courses in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies, preferably through a broad Borderlands lens. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or Chicana/o and/or Latine/x/o Studies; have the skills and knowledge to contribute to further developing curriculum and events/programming in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies; and contribute to student-focused recruitment and retention strategies in the department, including continuing to forge partnerships with NMSU’s Latin American Programs student services unit as well as other related units across campus.

Requirements

  • Possess an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o or Latino/x/e Studies, and/or Native American Studies.
  • Possess the ability to recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Evidence of providing service to the professional and/or academic community.

Nice To Haves

  • Qualified to teach courses in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies, preferably through a broad Borderlands lens.
  • Skills and knowledge to contribute to further developing curriculum and events/programming in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the department's three programs.
  • Publish/disseminate research and scholarly/creative productions aligned with their research agenda in one or more of the department's fields.
  • Participate in faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student outcome assessment, and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Contribute to student-focused recruitment and retention strategies in the department.
  • Forge partnerships with NMSU’s Latin American Programs student services unit as well as other related units across campus.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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