AMST Visiting Asst Professor

University of New Mexico
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United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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May 09, 2025
Posting Numberreq33135 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeVisiting Hiring DepartmentAmerican Studies Department (330A) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe 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 home page for more information. Position Summary The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2025, with the possibility of renewal. We seek to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor with teaching and research experience in American Studies, or related fields, with specialization in such areas as: visual culture, performance, or literary studies; colonialism, migration, or diaspora studies; environmental studies; and/or critical race and ethnic studies. The successful candidate will also provide student mentoring and support. We especially welcome scholars with doctoral degrees in American Studies, Africana Studies, Ethnic Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and other related interdisciplinary fields. Candidates with PhDs in other social science and humanities disciplines should have a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and pedagogy. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses in their research specialization as well as core American Studies courses (at both the graduate and undergraduate levels) for a 2-2 teaching load, in addition to student advising and departmental service. PhD is required at the time of the appointment, and teaching experience is preferred. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in American Studies, or related fields, completed by start date of appointment (August 1, 2025). 2. Teaching experience in American Studies, or a related field, at the undergraduate level. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years' experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in American Studies and/or such interdisciplinary areas as: visual culture, performance, or literary studies; colonialism, migration, or diaspora studies; environmental studies; and/or critical race and ethnic studies. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities, that will be applied to advising and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds Demonstrated scholarly achievement or promise in their fields of expertise, along with a well-defined research and publishing trajectory. Demonstrated ability to contribute to core areas in the department.. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application will include: 1.A signed cover letter to include qualifications in relation to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Because the University is committed to a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills, applicants should include in their cover letter information about how they will further this objective. 2.A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae. 3.The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five professional references. 4.Teaching portfolio demonstrating teaching excellence and experience in preferred fields of specialization including a statement of teaching philosophy, samples of teaching materials, and student evaluations for the past two years (if available). 5.A writing sample (dissertation chapter, or published article or book chapter). Review will begin May 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and educator. 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 ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 5/31/2025. 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.