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Kansas Employer Assistant Professor - Latinx History in Wichita, Kansas
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Summary of Responsibilities
The Department of History at Wichita State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latina/o/x/e History. A terminal degree in History and concentrations in Latinx studies and/or Latin American studies is required. Sub-specialties may include but are not limited to: Afro-Latin Studies; Ethnic Studies; Womens Studies; Hemispheric Studies; Borderlands; Mexican; (Im)migrations; Diasporic Communities; Public History; Race and Ethnicity; and Environmental. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of research excellence, a commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and general education teaching, and a willingness to work with diverse populations.\ \ Duties include an active research program, teaching introductory surveys courses, undergraduate certificate courses, upper division courses, and graduate courses in their area of specialty, and serving on committees for the Department, College, and University. This position carries a 3/3 teaching load with opportunities to reduce course load depending on research and/or service commitments.\ \
This position is a high priority for the University and the Department, as Wichita State is seeking to soon become classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Accordingly, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in various related initiatives both on theWSUcampus and in the larger Wichita community (Latinx Studies Certificate, Adelante Scholars Program, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, etc.).\ \
The appointment begins August 4, 2025.The successful candidate must provide proof of the required terminal degree on or before August 4, 2025.\ \
Interested candidates must submit a completed application by October 1, 2024. A completed application consists of a cover letter (1-2 pages), a curriculum vitae, a research statement (1-2 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), and a statement of inclusive excellence. Short-listed candidates will be required to submit course syllabi, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to Dr. Jay M. Price, committee chair. jay.price@wichita.edu . During on-campus interviews, finalists will give a research presentation and a teaching demonstration.\ \
Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.\ \
*Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.\ *
All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support theWSUVision, Mission and Values and to help foster an environment rich in diversity of culture, thoughts and experience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower a diverse student population.\ \
Minimum Education
A terminal degree in History and concentrations in Latinx studies and/or Latin American studies is required. Proof of required degree will be required.
Minimum Experience
- Experience teaching courses in Latinx History
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications
US Export Compliance Requirement
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Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to teach, research, and publish in Latinx History
- Knowledge of Lantinx History
- Ability to research and publish in said field
- Evidence of communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, and community members.
- Demonstrated intellectual excellence