Description

The Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and the Latino Research Institute at The University of Texas at Austin invite applications for a tenured Professor who will also serve as the next director of the Latino Research Institute to begin Fall or Spring of academic year 2024-2025. We seek a social scientist with a record of research in the interdisciplinary field of Latino/a Studies and/or with extensive experience researching Latino/a/x populations. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience relevant to directing a small research institute and a strong record of securing extramural grant-funding. In addition to directing the institute and actively researching and publishing, the candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses (two per year while director), direct honors theses and dissertations, and provide service to the department, college and university.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant field of study in social science, broadly defined. Preference for applicants with a Ph.D. in in Chicana/o or Latina/o Studies, Political Science, Public Health, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Ethnic Studies, Communication, Psychology, Geography, Demography, Social Work, Education, or Anthropology, and for candidates with a research and teaching record commensurate with a full professor at a tier one research university.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references. Additional materials may be requested after first review. Electronic submissions only via Interfolio.

The committee will begin reviewing applications March 18, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

For further information, please contact: Danielle Clealand, Search Committee Chair

Email: danielle.clealand@austin.utexas.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.