Loyola Marymount University, Chicana/o Studies

Assistant and Associate Professor, Chicana/o Studies

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Department of Chicana/o Studies

Faculty Advertisement

The Department of Chicana/o Studies at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for two separate tenure-track positions to begin August 15, 2017, with the possibility of hiring one candidate at the rank of associate professor, and the other at the rank of assistant professor.

For the first position, applicants must have a Ph.D. in the social sciences or in an appropriate interdisciplinary field such as Chicana/o Studies with a specialization in the social sciences. Of particular interest are: Psychology, Economics, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, and Sociology. The ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses in Chicana/o and Latina/o studies that include quantitative research methods at the introductory undergraduate level, though candidates who use and can teach qualitative methods also are encouraged to apply.

For the second position the particular disciplinary focus is open; applicants must have completed a Ph.D and have expertise in comparative ethnic studies, or a comparative focus to their research in an appropriate disciplinary or interdisciplinary field. 

LMU values the teacher-scholar, therefore successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research agenda and an ability to incorporate their research within a variety of courses in Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, such as: Introduction to Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, Chicanas and Latinas in the U.S., Latina Feminist Theory, and Research Methods. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate how they would develop courses in their area of specialization for incorporation into the University Core curriculum, especially in the areas of Understanding Human Behavior and Engaged Learning. The Department places a high priority on diversity, social justice and inclusive pedagogy in fostering academic excellence. If desired, candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to other interdisciplinary departments and programs, such as Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, African American Studies, Asian and Pacific American Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies

The teaching load for tenure track faculty spread across two years is 2-2-2-3, with an expectation to advise students of diverse populations on their academic and professional aspirations, and to engage in University, College, and Departmental service as needed. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to quality, innovative undergraduate liberal arts teaching.

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin immediately, with a final application deadline of November 1, 2016 or until filled. Application materials (in pdf format) should be emailed to CHSTFacultySearch@lmu.edu (preferred) or to mailing address:

Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson, Ph.D., Chair

Department of Chicana/o Studies

Loyola Marymount University

1 LMU Drive, Suite 4700

Los Angeles, CA  90045

Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5600 undergraduates and over 2500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. LMU seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice.

LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.lmu.edu for more information