Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Geography – 315800 |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/24/2022 |
| Application Deadline | 11/30/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor |
| Appointment Type | Tenured/Tenure Track |
| Vacancy ID | FAC0004286 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2023 |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Department of Geography serves as a teaching and research unit within the College of Arts & Sciences. |
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| Position Summary | The Department of Geography at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting on July 1, 2023. This position is one in an exciting cluster hire initiative led by the College of Arts and Sciences to reimagine Native American and Indigenous Studies at UNC-CH. PhD in Geography, or a related humanities, social science, or environmental field, is required at the time of appointment. We seek applicants whose thematic, methodological, or topical areas of research in Native American and/or Indigenous Geographies will complement the department’s thriving research and teaching (undergraduate and graduate) programs. Area of specialization open. The College of Arts and Sciences cluster hire initiative comprises positions in American Studies, Geography, Religious Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. The College is committed to supporting the individuals hired in this cluster cohort as well as the University’s curriculum in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Additionally, UNC-CH has robust resources supporting Indigenous peoples, including the American Indian Center, Carolina Indian Circle, and The First Nations Graduate Circle. UNC-CH is also home to the renowned Southern Historical Collection, the Center for the Study of the American South, the Research Labs of Archaeology, and the Institute for the Study of the Americas, and several global studies centers and institutes. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD in Geography, or a related humanities, social science, or environmental field, with an emphasis in Native American/Indigenous Studies, is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | We are especially interested in candidates who actively collaborate with Native peoples and Indigenous communities. As an academic community, we value intellectual diversity and interdisciplinarity. We also recognize the labor (emotional and otherwise) that goes into teaching and mentoring within/among underrepresented communities and are invested in fostering environments where diverse creative and intellectual endeavors are affirmed and can flourish. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | Provide a statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by attaching to “other documents”. Please include the names and contact information for 3 references |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/242693 |
Department Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Barbara Taylor, Department Manager |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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