This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12546791\ Position Title: Assistant Professor of Black/Africana Cultural Anthropology (Tenure Track) (FA25-026)\ \ \ Location: Edwardsville\ \ \ \ Faculty Position FA25-026\ November 12th 2024\ *\ \ *Position Title\ *Assistant Professor of Black/Africana Cultural Anthropology (Tenure Track)\ \ *Hiring Unit\ Anthropology\ \ Job Description/Responsibilities\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking to hire a fulltime 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Black/Africana Cultural Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. This position is part of a hiring cluster for faculty who will contribute significantly to the Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) Program . CODES is a general education pathway focused on community-engaged digital humanities methods designed for students who are Pell-eligible, among the first in their families to attend college, or historically underrepresented in their majors. This cluster hire, which is part of a larger investment in Black Studies, aims to strengthen our commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, inclusion and student success.\ \ In their initial year, the assistant professor will teach two courses per semester. On their regular load, they will teach six courses per academic year; four to five in CODES and one to two in their home department, though course assignments may shift in later years. Faculty members should engage in research and scholarship that advances their field of study. In addition to work in their home departments, service commitments will include working with a team of other CODES faculty and community partners to develop curriculum, and address student needs. Faculty will also provide mentorship to CODE Scholars, guiding them in their academic and professional development.\ \ *Minimum Qualifications\ *\ \ The position requires a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field, evidence of teaching experience, and a record of scholarship commensurate with years of academic experience. Applicants who have not completed all degree requirements (ABD) by the beginning of the contract period may be considered for a one-year term interim appointment at the rank of instructor. Applicants must have experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to supporting the academic success and holistic development of historically underrepresented students. They must also have a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education, with a track record of engagement in initiatives related to social justice and inclusive pedagogy. Expertise or experience teaching courses in a community-oriented context with integration of digital humanities methods is preferred but not required.\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, me\ \

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\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.