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

Position overview Position titles:

• Assistant Professor
• 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.

Position description

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 fates and struggles of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are central in the entanglements of people, capital, power, empires, militaries, goods, cultures, ideas, and political movements among Asian, Pacific, and American nations. Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are essential sites of inquiry to understand the futures of California, the U.S., Asian-Pacific-American relations, and the effects these sites and dynamics have for people. The Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures Cluster initiative seeks to ensure that UC Berkeley is at the forefront of this consequential research area. This cluster will foster interdisciplinary and evidence-based research on the capacities and challenges of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen their communities, address their social conditions, and shape the futures of California, the U.S., and Asian-Pacific-American relations. Three themes and areas of inquiry define this cluster: (1) Community-driven change and the futures of the Asian-Pacific-American region, (2) Understanding diversity and informing change through research and data justice, and (3) Working toward healthier futures and community and environmental wellbeing.

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. Understanding Asian American and Pacific Islander politics and community-driven change expansively as taking myriad distinct forms across local, national, regional, transnational and other scales, the department welcomes applications from scholars working on histories within and across this range. 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 department embraces intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching. As faculty in the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS) program and a member of the AAPITF cluster, the successful applicant will actively participate in AAADS and the AAPITF cluster efforts. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories and courses on historical methods.

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, particularly within the contexts of immigration and migration. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to: migration in the context of climate change; human displacement and movement in the context of colonialism, militarism, violence, conflict, and persecution; Asia-Pacific and US immigration policy and cultural politics; policy and programmatic interventions to address inequities and stressors in AA and/or PI communities; structural violence; community wellness and resilience and cultural capital; the intersection of immigration and/or transnational migration issues and international political and economic issues; human security issues including human trafficking, immigrant detention, refugees, and human rights; addressing the harms of the model minority ideology on AA and/or PI health and well being; data disaggregation to raise the visibility of health disparities facing disadvantaged AA and/or PI ethnic subgroups.

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 in the Asian American and/or Pacific Islander diaspora; Asian American and/or Pacific Islander issues in higher education; educational policy impacting Asian Americans and/or Pacific Islanders; community-based education in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander communities; LGBTQ+, immigrant, and/or refugee educational experiences of Asian American and/or Pacific Islander youth. A candidate hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor may be considered for the role of Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) initiative.

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, capitalism, histories of imperialism, labor, social movements, immigration, and environmental change. The successful candidate will enrich the intellectual diversity of the department and fortify its capacity to engage with and contribute to crucial discussions on social, political, and economic disparities, and the multifaceted aspects of race and ethnicity within Asian American and/or Pacific Islander communities. The selected candidate will serve as the senior "anchor" position in the cross-campus Asian American and Pacific Islander Transpacific Futures Cluster. As such the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting UC Berkeley's ability to actively open new avenues for collaboration, innovation, and meaningful engagement with contemporary issues relevant to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

The departments and schools are committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website.

Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Program in Ethinic Studies: https://ethnicstudies.berkeley.edu/areas-of-study/area/asian-studies/

School of Public Health: https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/

Geography: https://geography.berkeley.edu/home

Berkeley School of Education: https://bse.berkeley.edu/home

Ethnic Studies - Mission Statement: https://ethnicstudies.berkeley.edu/about/mission/

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. We seek rising leaders from diverse fields including, but not limited to, the Social Sciences, History, Education, Ethnic Studies, Geography, and Public Health. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of strong research productivity, potential for securing extramural funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs. We are particularly interested in scholars with a commitment and track record of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the realms of research, teaching and/or service.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor
Position title: 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. Applicants at this level should select up to two units that they wish to be considered by. Please note applicants at this level should not select the Department of Geography as that is a tenured position only.
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including those who are "senior" assistant professors near tenure). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research - Statement of research, including past research accomplishments and proposed research at Berkeley.
• Statement of Teaching and Service - Statement of teaching and service, including prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, future teaching interests, prior and proposed academic, professional and/or community service.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
• Publication/Writing Sample #1 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Publication/Writing Sample #2 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Publication/Writing Sample #3 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Letters will be solicited in October with a submission deadline of two weeks from when the request is sent for those applicants under consideration at that stage.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04469

Associate Professor, Full Professor
Position title: Associate or Full Professor

The tenured professor positions are available in the Department of Geography and/or the School of Education. Applicants at this level should select up to two units that they wish to be considered by.
Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured professor or position equivalent to tenured professor. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research - Statement of research, including past research accomplishments and proposed research at Berkeley.
• Statement of Teaching and Service - Statement of teaching and service, including prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, future teaching interests, prior and proposed academic, professional and/or community service.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
• Publication/Writing Sample #1 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Publication/Writing Sample #2 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Publication/Writing Sample #3 - Journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, or other appropriate products
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Letters will be solicited in October with a submission deadline of two weeks from when the request is sent for those applicants under consideration at that stage.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04469

Help contact: eblazick@berkrley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, California


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04469













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