7 faculty liberal arts american studies jobs found in Los Angeles, CA

POSITION DESCRIPTION We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. This position is supported by the Asian American Studies Center and UCLA’s Native American and Pacific Islander Bruins Rising Initiative. Applicants must hold a PhD or other equivalent terminal degree (e.g. DrPH, EdD, DSc, MD, JD) by July 1, 2023, and are expected to have a robust research agenda that addresses critical health issues in Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities including but not limited to obesity, cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, substance abuse and unintentional injuries. Those conducting research that address critical social and other issues affecting the health of Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities such as climate change, aging, food insecurity, housing, poverty and educational opportunities are also encouraged to apply. All...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The UCLA Department of History seeks applicants for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses in various fields of history, should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and the number of positions varies by quarter. The department invites candidates to apply who are qualified to teach the following potential courses in the history of Latin America: • HIST 161: Topics in Latin American History • HIST 162B: Brazil and the Atlantic World, 1500-1822 • HIST 187E: Variable Topics Historiography Proseminar: Latin America • other topics as needed by the department The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from a diverse background and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of African American Studies at UCLA invites applications for non-tenure track lecturer positions in 2022-2023. We are looking for instructors who can teach courses in African American, African and African diaspora studies. Survey courses (lectures) or those topics with specific areas of focus -- such as, politics, music, history, and cultural studies -- are welcomed. Lecturer appointments are part-time and made on a quarter-by-quarter basis as dictated by instructional needs and budget constraints of the department. Quarter academic appointment dates are as follows: Fall: October 1-December 31st, 2022 Winter: January 1-March 31st, 2023 Spring: April 1-June 30th, 2023 We are particularly interested in candidates who are working transnationally, including on Africa and diaspora and whose scholarship and engagements are interdisciplinary. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in African/African American Studies,...

POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director of Ralph J Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Institute of American Cultures (IAC) seeks a dynamic and respected scholar to provide intellectual research and programmatic leadership for Ralph J Bunche Center for African American Studies (Bunche Center) and invites applications for the position of Director of the Ralph J Bunche Center for African American Studies. Qualifications for success include an outstanding scholarly research and publication record; experience developing interdisciplinary research programs in African American Studies; a demonstrated commitment to social justice; a demonstrated commitment to community partnerships; a demonstrated ability to administer budgetary and personnel processes; and proven effective experience in fundraising, including engaging in development activities as well as obtaining and managing extramural grants and/or...

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions (Non-Senate) with primary responsibility in teaching interdisciplinary courses in Asian American Studies for the 2022-2023 academic year. Appointments are usually per course, on a quarter by quarter basis. The UCLA Department of Asian American Studies offers a major, minor, a Pilipino Studies minor, a graduate concentration, and a Master of Arts. Academic appointment dates are as follows: Fall Quarter (October 1-December 31, 2022), Winter Quarter (January 1-March 31, 2023), and Spring Quarter (April 1-June 30, 2023). Actual instruction dates can be different. We are especially looking for applicants who can teach the following areas of study: • South Asian American Studies • Japanese Americans and Incarceration (AAS 131B) • Critical Issues in US-Korea Relations (AAS 171C) • We...

The Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) Library is looking for a mid-level career librarian/archivist to support the newly established Latina Futures Lab, 2050. The lab is a collaborative effort between the CSRC and the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI), aimed to support research and provide insight into the experiences of Latinas across the country and the policies that affect their lives. Reporting to and under the supervision of the CSRC Librarian, the Latina Futures Librarian and Archivist will oversee the processing, description, and collection management of CSRC’s Mujeres, LGBTQ+, and other collections featuring women, femmes, and feminine-presenting persons in the Chicanx, Central American, and U.S. Latina/o/x communities. This is a temporary position supported by extramural funds. Funding is guaranteed for six years, and the CSRC will be allocating resources to securing additional financial support. Essential functions include:...

POSITION DESCRIPTION THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from lateral candidates for full-time, tenured and tenure-track faculty positions expected to begin July 1, 2023. We seek candidates across all areas of law, with some areas of particular interest that include first year courses, Race and the Law, Business Law, Antitrust, Employment Law, Labor Law, Law and Technology, Intellectual Property, Law and Economics, American Indian Law, and International Law/Human Rights. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity and particularly those who have significant experience mentoring underrepresented students. All candidates must hold a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree prior to date of employment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please apply online...