Open Rank Advanced Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate/Full Professor,Vecoli Chair
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
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LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
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Job Code9401
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About the Job
Faculty in the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts
are expected to:*Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate
courses
* Advise students regarding both specific coursework and broader
academic or career goals
* Engage in research and publication, and/or artistic or scientific
creation. Provide service through
participation in governance of the department, college, and/or the
University
* Contribute to the development of the profession through
participation in national and/or
international associations, publications, and/or other related
activities
* Continue personal growth within the profession, keep current with
the field, and broaden
knowledge and expertise
* Contribute to outreach activities that support the unit's
missionThe responsibilities of the director of the IHRC include
providing intellectual and programmatic leadership to IHRC
activities, supervising staff, engaging in community outreach, and
fundraising.The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the
Department of History are available at:
The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the
College of Liberal Arts are available at:
Qualifications
The Department of History at the University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities, invites applications for the Rudolph J. Vecoli Chair in
Immigration History. The appointment will be a full-time, 100%,
12-month appointment at the rank of either Associate Professor with
tenure or Professor with tenure (advanced Assistant Professors
meeting requirements for tenure at the University of Minnesota will
also be considered). The appointment will begin as early as August
26, 2024. Rank will depend upon qualifications and experience and
be consistent with College and University policy. Responsibilities
include half-time service and teaching in history (a total of two
courses over two semesters, at the undergraduate and graduate
level) and providing primary vision and leadership as Director of
the Immigration History Research Center (IHRC), an endowed,
interdisciplinary unit in the College of Liberal Arts.We seek
candidates with teaching experience and research expertise in U.S.
immigration history in any period from the 19th c. through the 21st
c. and demonstrated intellectual breadth in thinking globally about
migration flows and patterns. We are especially interested in
public-facing scholars who engage questions of racial justice, who
connect historical patterns and practices with contemporary debates
about immigration, asylum, and refugees, and climate related
migration, and whose research has the potential to enter into
conversation with other fields of history that are represented in
the department including legal and labor history, histories of
race, gender, and sexuality, indigeneity, colonialism, empire, and
historical memory. Candidates whose work is interdisciplinary are
also strongly encouraged to apply, especially scholars who can
engage with our programs in Heritage Studies and Public History
and/or Human Rights. The responsibilities of the director of the
IHRC include providing intellectual and programmatic leadership to
IHRC activities, supervising staff, engaging in community outreach,
and fundraising. With these responsibilities in mind, candidates
should be committed to community-engaged scholarship and
partnership; building upon recent IHRC initiatives; advocacy and
response to and the fostering of public dialogue related to
immigration and refugees; and working with the IHRC Archives and
immigrant and refugee communities to create, preserve, and share
their history. The Department of History has a strong commitment to
diversity. We encourage scholars from underrepresented groups to
apply. We welcome experience working with diverse students, in
multicultural environments, and interest in developing curricula
and public outreach to diverse populations. A Ph.D. or foreign
equivalent in history or a related field with a focus on history is
required. Candidates must show evidence of excellence in teaching,
a record of distinguished scholarly publication, and administrative
experience. Salary is competitive.
Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of
their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) relevance of
their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities
and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and
skills as a teacher, d) administrative experience and vision
statement, and e) strength of recommendations.
About the Department
The University of Minnesota is a research university serving
undergraduate and graduate students and is the only Ph.D. granting
institution in the state. Its main campus is in the large,
metropolitan area of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. The
Department of History is in the College of Liberal Arts. The
Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) and its partner the IHRC
Archives are devoted to preserving and understanding immigrant and
refugee life. Founded in 1965, they are the oldest and largest
interdisciplinary research center and archives in North America.
The IHRC promotes interdisciplinary research on migration, race,
and ethnicity in the United States and globally, advances public
dialogue about immigration and refugees, connects U. S. immigration
history research to contemporary immigrant and refugee communities
and questions, and develops archives documenting immigrant and
refugee experiences.The Department of History is recognized as a
prominent community of scholars both nationally and
internationally. Our award-winning faculty are widely acknowledged
for their scholarship in a broad range of fields, for their
commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and for their
commitment to interdisciplinarity and public engagement. The
departmental culture is open, generous, and supportive. It is a
workshop rich culture with long-running workshops including in
American Indian and indigenous studies; comparative history of
women, gender, and sexuality; the comparative early modern Atlantic
world; legal history; and the graduate workshop in modern history.
Faculty scholarship and creative activities range broadly from
traditional monographs and original works of synthesis to websites,
performances, photo exhibits, congressional testimony, amicus
briefs, and expert testimony in court cases. The department has a
long and distinguished history of training graduate students who
hold teaching appointments at universities and colleges across the
United States and around the world, as well as in a broad range of
other appointments including in museums, NGOs, historical
societies, and as grant writers, historical consultants and
researchers. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is located on
Dakota land. The Department of History and the IHRC acknowledge
that the migration of immigrants and refugees to the US has been
part of US settler-colonial practices that displaced and
dispossessed Indigenous peoples, and that immigration study and
advocacy must acknowledge this and support American Indian Nations
and peoples. For more information about the History Department and
the IHRC, please refer to the History website () and the website
for the IHRC (). Questions may be directed to .
About the College of Liberal ArtsHome to the arts, social sciences
and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal
Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and
comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary
research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over
1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising,
outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over
twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities
campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40%
of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400
graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290
million.CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals
who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and
diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational
commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to
increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced
students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines,
recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the
expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and
viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and
analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA Working in CLA The Benefits
of Working at the U
Benefits
Working at the UniversityAt the University of Minnesota, you'll
find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance,
allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your
life outside of work.The University also offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and
CV.Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there.
The following materials must be attached to your online
application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a
one-page statement describing your vision for the Vecoli Chair and
Director of the IHRC that also briefly addresses your
administrative experience, and 4) a representative body of writing
samples. We will seek letters of recommendation for those advancing
to interviews. Other additional materials may be requested from
candidates at a later date. The priority deadline for application
materials is October 16, 2023. This position will remain open until
filled. To be considered complete, an application must include the
following: letter of application, CV, one page statement describing
your vision for the Vecoli Chair and Director of IHRC that also
addresses your administrative experience, and a representative body
of writing samples. Additional materials may be requested from
candidates at a later date.To request an accommodation during the
application process, please e-mail or call (612) 624-UOHR
(8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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