Position Overview
Position Titles:- Assistant Professor
- Associate or Full Professor
Salary Range:Assistant Professor - The current salary range for this position is $78,200-$123,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Associate Professor/Professor - The current salary range for this position is $96,500 - $227,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated Start:July 1, 2025
Application WindowOpen Date: July 16, 2024
Next Review Date: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for four faculty positions as a part of a cluster hiring initiative in "Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures." The cluster will consist of a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the Department of Ethnic Studies, a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the School of Public Health, a tenure track or tenured (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) position in the School of Education, and a tenured (Associate or Full Professor) position in the Department of Geography.
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures Cluster initiative brings together units in the social sciences and professional schools to understand the formation of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities within the US-Asia-Pacific dynamic, the continued growth and diversification of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations, and the political, economic, and social challenges and opportunities in these communities.
The Department of Ethnic Studies seeks an historian of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander politics and community-driven change, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Understanding Asian American and Pacific Islander politics and community-driven change expansively as taking myriad distinct forms across local, national, regional, transnational and other scales, the department welcomes applications from scholars working on histories within and across this range. Potential foci and areas of specialization include, but are not limited to social movements; relations and solidarities linking the US, Asia, and the Pacific; anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism; anti-militarism and demilitarization; climate/environmental justice; native sovereignty; gender and sexuality; religion; caste; migration; labor.
The School of Public Health seeks an Assistant Professor with a focus on issues of health and social justice in relation to Asian American and/or Pacific Islander well being, particularly within the contexts of immigration and migration. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to: migration in the context of climate change; human displacement and movement in the context of colonialism, militarism, violence, conflict, and persecution; Asia-Pacific and US immigration policy and cultural politics; policy and programmatic interventions to address inequities and stressors in AA and/or PI communities.
The School of Education seeks an Assistant, Associate, or a Full Professor who examines issues of education in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander communities. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: multi-/trans-lingualism in the Asian American and/or Pacific Islander diaspora; Asian American and/or Pacific Islander issues in higher education; educational policy impacting Asian Americans and/or Pacific Islanders.
The Department of Geography seeks an Associate or Full Professor with expertise in pertinent subject areas, including but not limited to Pacific Islander studies, Asian diasporas, migration, capitalism, histories of imperialism, labor, social movements, immigration, and environmental change.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)
J.D., Ph.D., M.D., (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in J.D., Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Preferred QualificationsSuccessful applicants are expected to develop research agendas and collaborate across disciplines to advance initiatives in the areas of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Studies. We seek rising leaders from diverse fields including, but not limited to, the Social Sciences, History, Education, Ethnic Studies, Geography, and Public Health.
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant ProfessorThe untenured assistant professor positions are available in the Department of Ethnic Studies, the School of Public Health, and the School of Education. Applicants at this level should select up to two units that they wish to be considered by.
Document Requirements- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching and Service
- Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Publication/Writing Sample #1
- Publication/Writing Sample #2
- Publication/Writing Sample #3
- Authorization to Release Information Form
Reference Requirements- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply Link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04469
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included.
Job Location
Berkeley, California
