UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF 

CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION

THEORY, PRACTICE, AND HISTORY OF CHICANA/O AND LATINA/O ART

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the area of Theory, Practice, and History of Chicana/o and Latina/o Art, Digital Production, Media and Art Studies. Specializations may include, but are not limited to Chicana/o and Latina/o Art and Indigeneity, Mestizaje, Queer and/or Feminist art. An ability to apply diverse methodologies and a manifest interest in interdisciplinary studies is recommended.

Completion of the Ph.D. by time of appointment is required. Appointment is full-time in Chicana/o Studies effective 7/1/14. Applicants should apply through UC Recruit at https//recruit.ap.ucsb.edu. The deadline for on-line application submission is October 25, 2013 for primary consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled. For additional information contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Mario Garcia (garcia@chicst.ucsb.edu). UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.