ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMPARATIVE ETHNIC STUDIES
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPARATIVE ETHNIC STUDIES
PULLMAN, WA 99164-4010
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent in the social sciences or
humanities (in hand by August 2005); demonstrated research and
teaching skills/experience in ethnic studies at the university
level; ability to supervise research of undergraduate and graduate
students; ongoing record of scholarly productivity; experience
mentoring students of color and/or international students.
DESCRIPTION: One tenure track position committed to teaching
and researching in comparative ethnic studies with a focus on
the areas of indigenous peoples in a global context, the South
Asian diaspora, or the Middle East. We are seeking a candidate
whose research and teaching interests include, but are not limited
to, one or more of the following: globalization, transnationalism,
and/or diasporic communities; social movements; ethnic/race relations;
the political economy of race, class, and ethnicity; gender and
sexuality; social justice; legal studies; state violence; and
critical race theory. The successful candidate will be able to
teach introductory as well as advanced courses in the general
comparative ethnic studies curriculum. The candidate will also
have opportunities to develop more specialized undergraduate and
graduate courses and to teach graduate courses in the American
Studies Program. All faculty develop and maintain an active and
productive research program, supervise undergraduate and graduate
research, and serve on appropriate department, college, and university
committees.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should send by November 30,
2004, a cover letter, curriculum vita, selected reprint(s) or
writing sample(s), a statement of teaching philosophy, and three
letters of recommendation (at least one of which comments on the
applicants teaching) to: C. Richard King, Associate Professor
and Search Committee Chair, Department of Comparative Ethnic Studies,
Wilson 111, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4010
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action educator and employer. Protected group members are encouraged
to apply.
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