[Jobs] OB LISTING* Asst. Prof., Soc. of Race & Ethnicity, U of New Mexico, Best consideration Oct. 1st . Thank you! Nancy

[Leora Lawton]

Assistant Professor of Sociology, Race & Ethnicity,
University of New Mexico
Posting Number req2259
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department Sociology (931B)
Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive
package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission
and dependent education programs. See the Benefits
<https://hr.unm.edu/benefits> home page for more information.
Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at the University of New Mexico invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of race
and/or ethnicity at the assistant professor level to begin August 2018. A
conferred Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related field by the beginning of
the appointment is required. Applications must demonstrate evidence of
independent research that engages key debates and/or makes theoretical,
empirical and/or methodological innovations in the sociology of race and/or
ethnicity (e.g, racialization, racial conflict, racial/ethnic
stratification, immigration and other core areas).  The new faculty member
will teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the sociology of
race and/or ethnicity, supervise students on masters and doctoral
committees on race and/or ethnicity, and contribute to core, required
undergraduate and graduate courses.

Qualifications

*Minimum Qualifications*

a. Ph.D. in sociology or related field completed by start date of
appointment.

b. Evidence of primary specialization in the sociology of
race/racialization and/or ethnicity.

*Preferred Qualifications*

a. Evidence of an active research agenda and publication history in the
sociology of race and/or ethnicity.

b. Evidence of independent research that engages key debates and/or
contributes to theoretical, empirical or methodological innovations in the
field.

c. Academic preparation and demonstrated ability to teach advanced
undergraduate courses in race and/or ethnicity as well as contribute to the
core courses in the undergraduate program.

d. Ability to teach the required comprehensive graduate level course in the
sociology of race and/or ethnicity; able to describe capacity to supervise
comprehensive doctoral examinations in the sociology of race and/or
ethnicity.

e. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student
success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions A complete application consist of a letter
describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and
preferred criteria (e.g., research agenda, and teaching experience, etc.);
a current curriculum vita (please include an email address and telephone
number); at least two (maximum three) scholarly writing samples as one PDF
file. In addition, applicants need to have three mentors submit their
letters of recommendation by the application deadline

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to
provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree
requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 10/1/2017.
This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class.



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Nancy López, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Sociology

Director & Co-founder, Institute for the Study of “Race” & Social Justice,

RWJF Center for Health Policy

Coordinator, NM Statewide Race, Gender, Class Data Policy Consortium

MSCO5 3080, 1 University of New Mexico (Soc. Science Bldg. 1053)

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, nlopez at unm.edu; Tel: 505 277-3101
<(505)%20277-3101>

Website: race.unm.edu

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