Metropolitan State University of Denver Hiring for Assistant Professor of Chicana/o Studies at Colorado, United States Full Time

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $62,000 at
Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for
this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including
but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience,
specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,
retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief
overview of these options, visit our
Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00896

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Chicana/o Studies

Position Number

F00450

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Chicana/o Studies

EClass Code

Full time faculty – 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at MSU Denver invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Chicana/o
Studies with appointment to begin Fall 2023. MSU Denver, a Hispanic
Serving Institution, is located on a commuter campus in the heart
of Denver, Colorado. The University is particularly interested in
teacher-scholars who have intention to activate principles of
equity and inclusion and a demonstrated commitment to improving
access to higher education for under-represented groups.

The Chicana/o/x Studies Department ( CHS ) is committed to the core
values of social justice, human rights, self-empowerment, cultural
responsiveness and service to community. Our mission is to prepare
and empower culturally responsive students to engage in critical
thinking about the sociohistorical, multicultural, intersectional,
and global contexts in which they live, learn and work; understand
the changing demographics in US society; and to articulate and
analyze public policy issues and implications grounded in the
diverse experiences, expressions, social conditions of Chicano/a/x
and Latino/a/x and Indigenous communities. https://www.msudenver.edu/chicana-chicanx/

Duties/Responsibilities

A successful candidate must have the ability to effectively engage
in the following:

Teaching (60%)

• Teach introductory and core courses in the discipline (3
  courses, 9 credit hours per semester) online, face to face, and
  hybrid delivery methods.
• Develop and teach courses in Chicana/o/x/ & Latino/a/x
  Studies in three or more of the following areas: Critical
  Indigenous Studies; (Im)migration Studies; Social
  movements/Community Organizing; Queer Latinx Studies; and/or
  Research Methods and Theory.
• Advise undergraduate students five (5) scheduled hours per
  week.
• Summer classes may be available and would include additional
  compensation.

Scholarly Activity (20%)

• Be responsible for producing scholarship and/or creative work
  commensurate with the
  Departmental Guidelines for tenure and promotion.

Service (20%)

• Contribute to and participate in the life and development of
  the department.
• Service to the Department, the College of Letters, Arts and
  Sciences, the University and community at large.
• Participate in the broader disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• All But Dissertation ( ABD ) with evidence of plan of
  successful dissertation defense before August of 2023 in Chicana/o
  Studies; American Studies; Latinx Studies; Comparative Ethnic
  Studies; Gender Studies; Trans-border Studies; Social Science field
  such as Sociology, History, Anthropology, Political Science, or
  Psychology, with research in topical areas relative to the
  Chicana/o experience
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or
  university level
• A strong record or potential of scholarly/creative
  accomplishments
• Experience in working collaboratively with diverse colleagues
  and community
• Demonstrated contributions to equity through
  scholarship/creative activity, teaching, and service
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting students
  from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds including
  traditional, first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, adult,
  military, second career, second chance, concurrent high school/
  college students, and students with mental health, learning, or
  physical differences

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. by January 31, 2022, in Chicana/o Studies;
  American Studies; Latinx Studies; Comparative Ethnic Studies;
  Gender Studies; Trans-border Studies; Social Science field such as
  Sociology, History, Anthropology, Political Science, or Psychology,
  with research in topical areas relative to the Chicana/o experience
  Studies
• Demonstrable commitment to pedagogy and scholarly activity
  consistent with the values and mission of the Department
• Willingness to help grow the small, but dynamic Chicana/o/x
  Studies Department ( CHS ) by supporting existing initiatives and
  projects including but not limited to: working to expand online
  course offerings; cultivating and building pathways from K-12,
  Community College to MSU Denver CHS ; cultivating and building
  post-baccalaureate opportunities
• Bilingual/bi-literate competence in Spanish as heritage, first
  or second language speaker
• Experience in curriculum development and/or assessment

Posting date

10/14/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
11:59pm (MT)

11/28/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by Monday, November 28, 2022 at
11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will
be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All
applications must be submitted through the university’s online
system, www.msudenverjobs.com
.

For an application to be considered complete, the following
documents must be included:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy refers to a 1-2 page narrative that
   describes the values, beliefs, and goals you apply to teaching and
   learning
4. A list of three references’ names, emails, phone numbers, and
   relationship

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

[email protected]

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees
a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the
following link:
Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work
environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our
employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more
information on our employee affinity groups please visit this
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.