DePaul University
Posted: July 22, 2009
Description:
DePaul University seeks candidates for a full-time Director of the Center for Latino Research. The successful candidate is eligible for consideration as a member of the tenured faculty and will have a faculty appointment in a department or program within the college with rank (Associate or Full) and salary depending on qualifications. We seek someone who is actively engaged in the field of Latin American and Latino Studies and who has a distinguished record or research and related scholarly activities. The Director is responsible for the administration of the Center. this includes program development; editing of its bilingual national and internation publication, Diálogo; advancing CLR research initiatives; budgetary and personnel management; and promotion of CLR locally, nationally, and internationally. The Director should have excellent communication skills as well as a strong commitment to working collaboratively with various constituencies across the university.
The successful candidate will adminster the Center with the advice and support of a University-wide Advisory Board. The Center has one full-time professional Assistant Director and an operating budget to support its mission. This mission reflects DePaul University's commitment to research in urban and Latino studies through the involvement of undergraduate students and through serving the people and the community institutions of Chicago and the Midwest.
DePaul University is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of tis student body and the city of Chicago. Applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are particularly encouraged. Applications are also sought from candidates with scholarly and teaching interests that extend beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Please forward a letter of application that includes your research interests and vision for the Center along with your CV and three letters of recommendation. We will begin reviewing applications on October 30, 2009, and the position will remain open until filled. Send all materials to Camilla Fojas, Latin American and Latino Studies, DePaul University, 2320 North Kenmore Avenue, SAC 5A-H, Chicago, IL 60614 or cfojas@depaul.edu .
Deadline:
Application review will begin October 30,2009 and position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Documents Required:
Letter of Application, CV, 3 Letters of Recommendation
Contact Information:
Camilla Fojas
Latin American and Latino Studies, DePaul University
2320 N. Kenmore Ave., SAC 5A-H
Chicago, IL 60614
cfojas@depaul.edu
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