Western Kentucky University, Diversity & Community Studies
Assistant Professor, Diversity & Community Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Kentucky, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The department seeks dynamic scholar-teachers whose teaching, scholarship, and service show potential for substantive, innovative, collaborative interdisciplinary interventions. While disciplinary training and area(s) of research are open, candidates should have experience with community-based participatory action research and social justice scholarship. We are interested in scholar-teachers with expertise in at least one of the following: African American studies, gender & women's studies, social geography, ethnic studies, environmental justice, or sustainability studies.
The typical teaching load is 3/3, with courses in the department's undergraduate curriculum and MA in Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities. We seek scholar-teachers who are eager to work collaboratively with students in an interdisciplinary environment and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the department and college. The successful candidate will contribute expertise to the development of curriculum and programming for the CCSJ.
Required qualifications for this faculty position include an earned doctorate, evidence of teaching excellence in undergraduate education, and an active research agenda. Additional expectations include strong mentoring of students and demonstrated commitment to transformative pedagogies and social justice approaches. WKU is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community. Candidates who contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
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The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by November 15, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:
You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process. Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters may be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date. You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process. |
Website: | https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=76929 |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Ethnic History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/23/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2016 |