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Tenure Track Assistant Professor

The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at University of Illinois at Chicago
Posted: September 27, 2007

Description:
The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at UIC seeks a tenure track assistant professor candidate in the field of Latin American social science with a focus on South or Central America. We are most interested in an outstanding and original scholar whose interdisciplinary research focuses on urban issues such as poverty, race, space and political economy. We are open to candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds such as geography, sociology and anthropology.

Deadline:
For fullest consideration submit credentials by December 1, 2007.

Minimum Requirements:
We are open to candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds such as geography, sociology and anthropology. The ideal candidate should also be an excellent teacher and active in program development.

Preferred Qualifications:
The candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. at time of appointment.

Documents Required:
Please send cover letter, a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to:

Contact Information:
Professor Joel Palka, Chair, Search Committee
Latin American and Latino Studies Program
1523 University Hall, MC 219
University of Illinois at Chicago
601 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7115

Additional information:
***This position is pending budgetary approval. ***

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