University of California, Berkeley

Faculty Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Cluster Hire in Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Cluster Hire in Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures – University of California, Berkeley

Position overview

• Associate or Full Professor

Salary range: Assistant Professor – The current salary range for this position is $78,200-$123,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Associate Professor/Professor – The current salary range for this position is $96,500 – $227,400 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

Application Window
Open date: July 16, 2024

Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for four faculty positions as a part of a cluster hiring initiative in “Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures.” The cluster will consist of a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the Department of Ethnic Studies, a tenure track (Assistant Professor) position in the School of Public Health, a tenure track or tenured (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) position in the School of Education, and a tenured (Associate or Full Professor) position in the Department of Geography.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures Cluster initiative brings together units in the social sciences and professional schools to understand the formation of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities within the US-Asia-Pacific dynamic, the continued growth and diversification of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations, and the political, economic, and social challenges and opportunities in these communities.

The Department of Ethnic Studies seeks an historian of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander politics and community-driven change, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Potential foci and areas of specialization include, but are not limited to social movements; relations and solidarities linking the US, Asia, and the Pacific; anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism; anti-militarism and demilitarization; climate/environmental justice; native sovereignty; gender and sexuality; religion; caste; migration; labor.

The School of Public Health seeks an Assistant Professor with a focus on issues of health and social justice in relation to Asian American and/or Pacific Islander well being. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to: migration in the context of climate change; human displacement; Asia-Pacific and US immigration policy; addressing inequities in AA and/or PI communities; and human security issues.

The School of Education seeks an Assistant, Associate, or a Full Professor who examines issues of education in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander communities. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: multi-/trans-lingualism; Asian American and/or Pacific Islander issues in higher education; and community-based education.

The Department of Geography seeks an Associate or Full Professor with expertise in pertinent subject areas, including but not limited to Pacific Islander studies, Asian diasporas, migration, and environmental change.

The departments and schools are committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
J.D., Ph.D., M.D., (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in J.D., Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent international degree‐granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
Successful applicants are expected to develop research agendas and collaborate across disciplines to advance initiatives in the areas of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Studies.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor

The untenured assistant professor positions are available in the Department of Ethnic Studies, the School of Public Health, and the School of Education.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching and Service
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Publication/Writing Sample #1
• Publication/Writing Sample #2
• Publication/Writing Sample #3
• Authorization to Release Information Form

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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