Assistant Professor, Borderlands & Ethnic Studies

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies/Chicana/o and/or Latine/x/o Studies to teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a Borderlands lens. The candidate will publish research and engage in curriculum development and student advising.

Required Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field; strong commitment to equity, diversity, and collaboration with campus units; responsibilities include recruitment and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o or Latino/x/e Studies, and/or Native American Studies.
• Ability to recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of providing service to the professional and/or academic community.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the department's programs.
• Publish/disseminate research and scholarly/creative productions aligned with the candidate's agenda.
• Participate in faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student outcome assessment, and advisement of students.
• Contribute to program development and cross-unit partnerships across campus.

Skills

Recruit and mentor students

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Service to professional/academic comm.

Education

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies/Chicana/o/Latine/x/o Studies/Native American Studies

Job description

New Mexico State University seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies/Chicana/o and/or Latine/x/o Studies to teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a Borderlands lens. The candidate will publish research and engage in curriculum development and student advising.

Required Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field; strong commitment to equity, diversity, and collaboration with campus units; responsibilities include recruitment and community partnerships.