Cornell University, Government Department
Position Description
The Department of Government and the Latina/o Studies Program at Cornell University invite applications an open-rank search in Latino Politics to begin July 1, 2025. The position will be a joint appointment between the department and the program, with the tenure home in the Department of Government. It will require that courses be cross-listed with the Latina/o Studies Program. Candidates must have a scholarly background and research interests in U.S. Latina/o Studies, substantial promise of excellence in research and teaching, and demonstrated research skills and training. A Ph.D. is required no later than July 1, 2025.
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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
- Two Writing Samples
- Teaching Evaluations
- Statement about fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community.
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
Cornell University
214 White Hall
Ithaca NY 14853-7901