One Year Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies/Latinx Studies

at  Dickinson College

POSTING DETAILS

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Position Information

JOB SUMMARY/BASIC FUNCTION

The Dickinson College Department of American Studies seeks a one year Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies with a specialty in Latinx Studies, beginning fall 2024.
This position entails teaching five courses throughout the year, including core courses in the American Studies curriculum and courses within the candidate’s field of expertise. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching within a liberal arts college setting is crucial for this position. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate.
Application Process:

Please submit your application electronically via Quest at https://jobs.dickinson.edu, including the following:

• A cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy, research interests, and qualifications for

the position

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae
• A list of names and contact information of 3 individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. (References will be contacted directly and provided instructions for submission).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Dickinson College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
For inquiries regarding the position please contact Professor Amy Farrell, American Studies Department, at farrell@dickinson.edu.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We seek a dynamic and dedicated candidate with a Ph.D. (or ABD) in American Studies, Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies or related field.

Please refer the Job description for details