Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Race and Ethnic Studies - 18842
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ATTENTION:
The Race and Ethnic Studies Program in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor beginning August 2023 whose research and teaching interests are in African American or Latina/x/o Studies. Humanities, social science, and/or interdisciplinary approaches are preferred. Housed within the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies (RES) is a growing program with a 40-year history at UW-Whitewater.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Race and Ethnic Studies, the Capstone in Race and Ethnic Studies, courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as other courses to support the program. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the program, department, university, profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant field. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2023; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2024 in advance of their first scheduled review.
- Substantial training within the field of Race and Ethnic Studies, African American Studies or Latina/x/o Studies within social sciences or the humanities, and a commitment to interdisciplinary, intersectional, and decolonial approaches to knowledge production.
Desired Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in and a commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, a commitment to working with diverse populations, and a commitment to service as an active member of the university community.
- The successful candidate will have the potential to eventually become the coordinator of this program.
- The preferred candidate will demonstrate potential to take on leadership positions in the program. Experience teaching in an online and/or hybrid format is favored.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse gender identities.
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full-time teaching responsibilities include a 4/4 load and could include the following courses in rotation: Introduction to Race and Ethnic Studies, Capstone in Race and Ethnic Studies, courses in African American or Latina/x/o Studies depending on the specialty of the candidate, and other courses to support the program. Research expectations include peer reviewed publications or other creative activity. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in at least one of the following high-impact teaching practices: undergraduate research, travel study, service learning, and/or internships. Service responsibilities include committee service at the program, department, college, and university levels, as well as participation in community and professional organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach online and/or in a hybrid format, or teach courses in the evenings.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Race and Ethnic Studies Program at UW-Whitewater is one of the oldest Race and Ethnic Studies programs in the Midwest. Similarly, UW-Whitewater’s African American and Chicano Studies programs have existed since the 1970s. The RES minor has been in existence since then and it was restructured in 2016. In addition, in 2016 new minors in African American Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian/Asian American Studies, and Latina/x/o Studies were created. Race and Ethnic Studies (https://www.uww.edu/cls/race-and-ethnic-studies) is comprised of dedicated faculty and academic staff, with core and affiliated members from programs across the university. The program offers five minors and, with Women’s and Gender Studies, co-sponsors the Diversity Leadership Certificate.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by November 1, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jeanne Quevedo
Administrative Assistant II
262-472-1042
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- A one-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- A one-page Statement of Diversity & Inclusion
- Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
- Semi-finalists may be asked for further materials at a later date. Requests could include: evidence of teaching effectiveness, letters of recommendation, and a chapter- or an article-length writing sample.
This Job ID is 18842.
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