Assistant Professor of Latino/a/x Politics, Department of Political Science

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• Political Science / College of Letters & Science - Social Sciences / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at the time of appointment. See https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/1.pdf for the salary ranges. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 at the Assistant Level.
Anticipated start: 7/01/2024

Application Window

Open date: October 11, 2023

Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Political Science seeks a scholar of Latino/a/x Politics for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The appointment may concentrate on any political science subfield of American politics, with a particular interest in scholarship that explores how race and racism shapes the way(s) in which the Latino/a/x community engages in the political process and/or institutions. All methodological and theoretical approaches are welcome, including ones that feature interdisciplinarity and intersectionality in exploring substantive topics on migration, citizenship, gender, human rights, and social movements. The candidate’s research should be theoretically informed and must demonstrate mastery of appropriate research methods.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, staff and students who share our commitment to these values. UCSB is the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the American Association of Universities (AAU). We have a diverse undergraduate population, including also AAPI and first generation scholars. Thus, the University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The department requires all applicants to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through
research, teaching, and service. Reviewers will make note of the applicant's teaching contributions promoting diversity and equal opportunity in the initial review stages, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups, demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education, and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through the mentoring of scholars and students.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree), except the dissertation, in Political Science (or related field) at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Ph.D in Political Science or related field

Preferred qualifications

Expertise in Latino/a/x Politics, construed broadly

Teaching ability/promise

Publication record/promise

Evidence and/or promise of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic community through research, teaching and/or service, as applicable.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

• Writing Sample

• Teaching Evaluations (or other evidence of teaching effectiveness)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements. Reference letters will be evaluated during the initial candidate screening to determine the long shortlist.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02592

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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