Assistant Professor in Race and Medicine, Department of Black Studies
University of California Santa Barbara
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor of Black Studies Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at the time of appointment. See https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/1.pdf for the salary ranges. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 – $130,000 at the Assistant Level. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later Application Window
Open date: November 8, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 seeks social scientists and humanities scholars whose research is informed by Critical Disability Studies, Black Feminisms, Black Queer and Trans Studies, Environmental Justice, and Carceral Studies, among other specialties. Engaged, multi-modal, creative, collaborative and/or activist approaches are also welcome. Potential specializations include:
The successful candidate will join a pioneering Black Studies program with strengths in Black Queer and Trans Studies, Political Economies of Afro Latin American and the Caribbean, and African Diaspora Intellectual Traditions. An engagement with teaching and university service that addresses the needs of Black people is expected of all candidates. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Department: https://www.blackstudies.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Preferred qualifications
Candidates should have strong methodological skills; a record of theoretically oriented, rigorous research; teaching and mentoring appropriate to their career stage; demonstrated or potential for department or campus service appropriate to their career stage; and an appreciation of the broader implications of their work in Black Studies.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter – Please provide a cover letter that describes your research, teaching experience, qualifications, and how you have potential to contribute intellectually and educationally to enhancing Black Studies at UC Santa Barbara.
- Statement of Research – Please provide a statement that outlines your research experience, current research projects, and future research goals in Black Studies.
- Statement of Teaching – Please provide a statement that details your teaching and mentorship experience, a brief summary of your teaching philosophy and/or pedagogical approach, and one or more topics that you would be interested in teaching.
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
- Writing Sample – 30 pages or less
- Sample Syllabus (Optional)
- 3-4 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02853
About UC Santa Barbara
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02853
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