A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) by the time of appointment (a candidate in the final stages of their dissertation would be appointed on an acting basis). A research agenda and teaching expertise in race and urbanism focusing on marginalized populations and understanding issues of racial inequalities. We will consider applicants engaged in scholarship in areas such as Black Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Critical Race Studies, or who otherwise use frameworks such as anti-racism, abolition, intersectionality, or decolonizing perspectives to understand the urban condition. Ability to conduct research that is both theoretically grounded and explicitly engaged in applied urban research. The potential to bring to their research critical perspectives on the experiences of underrepresented groups in U.S. higher education or of groups underserved by academic research generally
. An Interest in supporting students developing connections to practice
Initial screening will begin on February 1st, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted electronically through Interfolio Faculty Search. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Anaid Yerena, yerena@uw.edu. A letter of application addressing qualifications, teaching and research activity. Applicants' statements should specifically detail how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field or first-generation students; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion A curriculum vita Names and contact information of three references
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). |
