12 faculty liberal arts american studies jobs found in San Diego, CA

APPLICATION WINDOW Open date:  September 21, 2022 Most recent review date:   Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 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:  Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 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 Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position specializing in the history of Indigenous people before 1830, in the territories now claimed by the United States. This position will begin July 1, 2023. The main research focus of this position must be in early American history (in the region north of what is today Mexico) that centers the narrative of...

POSITION OVERVIEW Position title:  Assistant Professor APPLICATION WINDOW Open date:  October 7, 2022 Most recent review date:   Sunday, Jan 1, 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:  Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 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 Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a full- time Assistant Professor specializing in Latinx and Latin American history with a focus on Central America, the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, and/or the U.S.-Mexico border to begin July 1, 2023. We have a strong preference for scholars whose research and teaching prioritizes the...

POSITION DESCRIPTION For Academic Year 2022-23, Latin American Studies at UC San Diego [las.ucsd.edu] has occasional openings for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) throughout the academic year. Courses in which lecturers are typically needed may include undergraduate lower and upper division lecture courses. The full list of courses offered by Latin American Studies can be found in the online course catalog: http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/LATI.html Appointments may be full or part time, for 1, 2, or 3 quarters in duration. In the application, specify the courses or academic area(s) for which you are qualified to teach. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports that commitment. Please use the specialization tool to identify if you are an internal/current appointee or...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of Anthropology at UC San Diego invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2023 or earlier. We seek an anthropologist at the cutting edge of research in the Anthropology of Climate Change. The ideal candidate would be an interdisciplinary scholar working in any Anthropology subdiscipline (Archaeology, Sociocultural Anthropology, Bioanthropology, Medical Anthropology or Linguistic Anthropology), whose work critically engages with climate change and society in Latin America as a geohistorical setting, and/or with climate change as it relates to or affects those with Latinx / Chicanx identities. Areas of programmatic interest of our Department include (but are not limited to): environmental justice and social vulnerability in Chicanx, Latin American, or Afro-Latinx contexts; Anthropological approaches to paleoclimate, climate history, environmental hazards and risks; climate impacts on human health and...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Peter F Cowhey Center on Global Transformation (CGT) at the University of California San Diego is a central hub for applied research and policy dialogue focused on the opportunities and challenges arising from global economic and technological change. The Center is pleased to invite applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate for the academic year 2023-24, with the possibility of a one-year reappointment. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Center staff on projects evaluating the design and impact of the U.S. R&D and innovation ecosystem. A particular focus will be on sharpening the analysis of the role played by science philanthropy, a distinctive feature of the American ecosystem. The Associate will reside at the UC San Diego campus and will be expected to participate actively in the intellectual life of the University. QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications   (required at time of application)...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Latinx Cluster Hire Initiative at UC San Diego invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in political science, economics, management, public policy, or a related field whose research primarily focuses on the Latin American region and/or the US Latinx or Chicanx population. We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of substantive specialties, but GPS is particularly interested scholars whose work considers health/health policy; identity and inequality; migration; redistributive policy; state and local politics; and urban/housing policy. This position is one of 14 new ladder-rank faculty positions in the Latinx Cluster Hire Initiative (LCHI) at UC San Diego. The LCHI aims to increase faculty diversity, innovative research, and culturally relevant curriculum and mentorship through increased engagement and collaboration between various departments...

APPLICATION WINDOW Open date:  June 9, 2022 Most recent review date:   Monday, Jun 20, 2022 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:  Monday, May 15, 2023 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   Position: The Preuss School K-12 Instructor - Social Studies AY 2021-2022 Opening: 1 position (Estimated start date: 08/03/2022). Annual Salary Range (based on education and credentialed teaching experience): $54,166.00 - $109,666.00. Representation: Unit IX – Non-Senate Instructional American Federation of Teachers The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http://preuss.ucsd.edu/) is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for an Associate Professor of Transborder Literature and Culture, beginning fall 2023. We seek a specialist on border literatures and cultures with the ability to teach in Spanish and English courses for Chicanx and Latinx Studies, Latin American Studies, and the Literature Department. In addition to literature, the candidate’s subareas of specialization might include but not be limited to film, performance studies, visual art, music, TV and digital culture. Intersectional approaches to border cultural production and ability to draw transnational connections with other borderlands in Latin America and elsewhere, as well as expertise in Indigenous studies, would be welcome additions to the candidate’s profile. The successful candidate should expect to assume equitable administrative duties in the Literature Department and be prepared and...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking applicants for lecturer positions in the Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program (bdaas.ucsd.edu) within the Institute of Arts and Humanities (iah.ucsd.edu) for the 2022-2023 academic year. Appointments may be part-time, quarterly or annually, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Positions are available beginning Fall Quarter 2022, and courses may also be available in Winter and Spring quarters. Duties include instruction of courses on topics related to the Black Diaspora and African American Studies. Lecturers will work with the program director and affiliated faculty to discuss course content and develop syllabi as needed. Courses may include: • Service Learning in Non-Profits seminar for students undertaking field...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of History within the Division of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in the fields of Africa, Ancient Mediterranean, East Asia, Europe, Jewish Studies, Latin America, Middle East, United States and History of Science. Appointment(s) may be part-time, full-time, quarterly or annual, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability. Considerations for appointment will be made beginning in the 2022/2023 academic year until teaching needs are met. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on published UC pay scales. Appointment(s) may be part-time, full-time, quarterly, or annual, and up to two years in length with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability. Considerations for...