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Applied Indigenous Studies

California State University East Bay
Posted: October 16, 2007

Description:
The Ethnic Studies Department at CSU East Bay invites applications for a tenure track position in Applied Indigenous Studies. The candidate will be responsible for teaching existing courses and developing new curriculum with both a United States and hemispheric approach to Indigenous Studies. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience with applied work within urban indigenous communities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the ability to develop classes that partner with Native American tribal groups or communities to create internships in land tenure, tribal citizenship, migration, water rights, health and well being, economic development, or an area relevant to the candidate's research.

Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Appointment begins fall quarter 2008.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicant must possess a Ph. D. in the social sciences or related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
We encourage applicants with interdisciplinary and comparative teaching and research interests. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in gender and sexuality, global or hemispheric Indigenous Studies, hemispheric social/political movements, or human rights in indigenous contexts.

Documents Required:
Please submit a letter of application, a complete and current vita, graduate transcripts; copies of major publications, and three letters of recommendation. For more information send inquiries to carlos.salomon@csueastbay.edu.

Contact Information:
Professor Barbara Paige, Chair
Department of Ethnic Studies
California State University East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542

Office Phone No.: 510-885-3255
Office Fax No.: 510-885-4786
barbara.paige@csueastbay.edu 

Additional information:
For more information see our website: http://class.csueastbay.edu/ethnicstudies/

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