Assistant Professor Latino/a Studies

Assistant Professor (JOB#12097)

School of Politics and Global Studies

Arizona State University

The School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University (Tempe) invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor whose research and teaching focus is on Latina/o politics, race/ethnicity and U.S. politics, broadly defined. The anticipated start date is August 2018.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development; teach at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels as appropriate; supervisor honors, masters and doctoral students; conduct research publishable in top-tier academic journals in the discipline; participate in professional and university service; develop grant proposals for external funding as PI or co-PI.

The position is open regarding particular substantive dimensions and theoretical perspectives emphasized, as well as methodological approach (es).  Along with the emphasis on Latina/o politics, additional consideration will be given to candidates whose scholarship incorporates analysis across various racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. and to related factors (such as class and gender), and across various realms of politics (such as institutions, behavior, and combinations thereof).

Minimum Qualifications: candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Political Science or related discipline by the time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in research commensurate with appointment at the level of assistant professor; demonstrated potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program; and evidence of promise in and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Desired qualifications: demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities; a research focus with the potential to advance the mission of the School of Politics and Global Studies especially in the areas of Latina/o politics and race/ethnicity and U.S. politics; a clear record of, or clear potential for, publishing in top journals and/or top university presses.

The application deadline is October 30, 2017; if not filled, then every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. A complete application must include the following: a letter of application stating qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching interests; a complete curriculum vita; a writing sample, and contact information for three references. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree completed by August 1, 2018.

All application materials must be received by the deadline and sent to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9809. (We will not accept any mailed applicant material, including reference letters; this is an online, paperless search.) A background check is required for employment.

The School of Politics and Global Studies values interdisciplinary scholarship, and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to affiliate and collaborate with other schools and centers at Arizona State University.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.