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Assistant Professor in Black/Africana Cultural Anthropology

Employer
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Location
Edwardsville, Illinois
Closing date
Dec 18, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
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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, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.  For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans  

Source of Funds
State 

Salary
Salary commensurate with experience

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, CV, and a philosophy of teaching that addresses the specific aims of the CODES program as well as discipline-specific teaching to:

Kayla Carson  

kacarso@siue.edu

Application Deadline
The position will remain open until filled, but to ensure full consideration, applications should be sent by January 15, 2025

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu. 

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . This report is published in compliance the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” 

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support  

Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE.   Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.  

Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance; 
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).

Company

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SIUE is a growing and vibrant public university, recognized for its excellence in both undergraduate and graduate categories by U.S. News and World Report. It is located just 30 minutes from St. Louis and urban attractions such as a lively music scene, microbreweries, and the St. Louis Zoo, ranked the country’s best by USA Today. Edwardsville and surrounding towns are great places to live, featuring amenities from shopping to wineries to hundreds of miles of bike trails. Local communities have won awards including best small towns and top schools in towns you can afford by Money magazine. The SIUE campus is a beautiful oasis of 2660 acres, including 380 acres dedicated to the Nature Preserve, which features forested bluffs, restored grasslands, and lakeshore habitats. The SIUE campus has also dedicated more than 20 acres to preservation of 11MS99, a multicomponent archaeological site and home to our archaeology field school. The site lies at the base of the bluff next to Cahokia Creek, just 20 minutes upstream from Cahokia, largest archaeological site north of Mexico and the center of an especially rich archaeological region, the American Bottom. This area has been a great place to live for thousands of years, and it’s a great place to live today. In the Anthropology Department at SIUE, we are known for providing excellence in undergraduate education, offering majors and minors in Anthropology, and also coordinating interdisciplinary minors in Native American Studies, Forensic Sciences and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Museum Studies. The hallmark of our department has long been our hands-on approach with students, actively engaging them in our research and mentoring them as they undertake their own original research, field projects, lab research, volunteer positions, internships, and study abroad. A newer educational mission for us is our critical contribution to a growing multidisciplinary Masters program in Cultural Heritage and Resource Management. Facilities and resources available to both faculty and our students include not only 11MS99 and the SIUE Nature Preserve, but also newly renovated anthropology teaching and research labs, SIUE’s IRIS Center for digital research, and SIUE’s University Museum, which holds a collection of over 10,000 ethnographic and archaeological artifacts. Collaborating institutions in our region include a variety of museums, historic sites, and archaeological sites, such as the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the Madison County Historical Society in Edwardsville, and the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities. The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation/preference.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression.
This employer does not offer health insurance benefits to eligible partners.
This employer does not appear on the AAUP list of censured institutions.
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