Job Summary:
The Asian American Studies Program and the Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin- Madison seek to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Asian American Studies and gender/sexuality. The selected candidate will mount a rigorous research program and make significant contributions to the teaching mission of both units. While we are seeking a scholar who engages with both Asian American Studies and gender/sexuality, the specific area of focus is open and scholars may engage any research methodology from the humanities and/or social sciences. The tenure home will reside in Gender and Women's Studies, and the appointment will be budgeted in both Asian American Studies and Gender and Women's Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities:
Successful applicants will teach four courses per year, including at least two courses in Asian American Studies and two courses in Gender and Women's Studies. They will conduct scholarly research, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to both units, the college, the university, and their broader scholarly community. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
PhD by start of appointment.
Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at UW-Madison is excited to strengthen its existing connections to the Asian American Studies Program, as both units value a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative environment. The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number PVL 287905. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 4 items: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement, and 4) a writing sample (20-30 pages). Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference upon application submission.
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on November 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Cindy I-Fen Cheng
cicheng@wisc.edu
608-265-2522
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
287905-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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