The Ethnic Studies program at Lawrence University, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music, invites applications for a cluster hire of two tenure-track assistant professors whose research and teaching are focused on Black, Indigenous, Latinx or ethnic studies, and/or sociology (with a focus on Black, Indigenous, or Latinx communities). Thematic focus areas may include creative and critical approaches to Latinx migration, diaspora, and borders; Black feminisms and/or queer of color critique; and ancestral knowledge and indigenous ways of knowing. The ideal candidates will have successfully completed a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to their discipline in Ethnic Studies, Sociology, American Studies, Gender Studies, or closely related fields – with specialization in Black, Indigenous, and/or Latina/o/x Studies. Ph.D. or other terminal degree must be in hand by Sept. 1, 2024. While the methodological approach is open, community-based participatory research would be highly valued. Although all applications will be given serious consideration, first generation scholars, scholars from public state schools, HBCUs, HSIs, and tribal colleges, are especially encouraged to apply.

We seek applications from scholars who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty; and/or (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity and/or critical community-based research methodologies; and (3) demonstrating interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body. Candidates are encouraged to read more about Lawrence at Lawrence University.

We anticipate making two appointments, to start on Sept. 1, 2024. Responsibilities include the ability to teach core courses in the Ethnic Studies major, such as Intro to Ethnic Studies, Theories in Race and Ethnicity, and Research Methods in Communities of Color. Candidates are also expected to develop upper-level courses in their areas of interest and expertise; collaborate with other interdisciplinary departments that work closely with Ethnic Studies, such as Gender Studies, Education, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies; and contribute to our First-Year Studies program on a regular basis. A passion for teaching in a liberal arts setting is expected of all Lawrence University faculty members.

Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lawrence University is ranked among the top 50 private colleges in the country for the 2023-2024 Princeton Review of Best Value Colleges, ranked as the number one liberal arts college in Wisconsin, and is one of the best undergraduate teaching programs in the country, according to US News and World Report 2022-2023. We are excited to hire scholars whose research and teaching will benefit from joining our supportive group of colleagues from across the university who are committed to collaboration, consensus-building, social justice, and antiracism.

Applicants should complete the online application and submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. All applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for three references who may be asked directly by Lawrence University to provide a letter of recommendation should the candidates be selected as a finalist. Additionally, finalists will be asked to submit separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests at a later date. The review of applications will begin 10/23/2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

For further information, contact Dr. Jesús Gregorio Smith (smithj@lawrence.edu), Chair of the Ethnic Studies Program (http://www.lawrence.edu/academics/study/ethnic_studies)