Cornell University, Government Department

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Latina/o Studies Program and the Department of Government at Cornell University invite applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2023, and continue through June 30, 2025. This limited term position is a joint appointment between the program and the department, with a shared 50/50 teaching load across the two units. Candidates must have a scholarly background and research focus in U.S. Latina/o/x studies. A Ph.D. is required no later than June 30, 2023.
Please submit electronic application materials, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/statement-of-contribution-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-faculty-applicants/), samples of written work, a sample course syllabus for an undergraduate semester-long course in Latino Politics or other political science course with 100% content in Latina/o Studies, and contact information for three letters of recommendation, as well as teaching evaluations, if available.
Review of applications begins March 15, 2023, and will continue until the search is completed.
https://government.cornell.edu/
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Writing Sample
- Syllabi
- Teaching Evaluations (optional)
- Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
Cornell University
214 White Hall
Ithaca NY 14853-7901