la Webjefa The Comparative Ethnic Studies Program in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an Assistant Professor with a social science background (#1752). Â We define Comparative Ethnic Studies broadly as work that theorizes race both particularly and generally; focuses on more than one distinct racialized group; and/or theorizes the … Read more
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES Assistant Professor, Youth Studies The Latin American and Latino Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in Youth Studies, at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level. The position is open with respect to substantive focus. We … Read more
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES Full or Associate Professor, Political Economy The Latin American and Latino Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in Political Economy, at the Full or Associate Professor (tenured) level. The position is open with respect … Read more
The academic career has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Some would even argue that things started to change long before the twenty-first century and for various reasons. However, it is now indisputable that junior colleagues and graduate students feel deep anxieties and pressure about their futures in the university. Finding a tenure-track job … Read more
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2013 MALCS TORTUGA AWARD History of Tortuga Award The Tortuga Award originated in 2004 when Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS) recognized the need to formally acknowledge the tremendous professional accomplishments and contributions of its members. Annually, this award is given to a MALCS member who has used her expertise, … Read more
ENDOWED CHAIR IN THE STUDY OF NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION AND CIVIL RESISTANCE The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications and nominations for a visionary scholar of distinction to serve as the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair in the Study of Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance, a new faculty position focused on the scientific … Read more
from Dr. Josie Mendez-Negrete: Great news! As a result of Dr. Norma E. Cantú nomination, Verónica Castillo Salas has received an NEA National Heritage Fellowship for 2013. What a great honor to have her reside in this beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas. Her contribution speaks to the affluence of our artistic capital! Felicidades Verónica … Read more