[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Social or Environmental Justice in Charlotte, NC

[Nicole Peterson]

Academic Job Posting: Cluster Hire Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Social
or Environmental Justice

Position: Two tenure track Faculty Members with Expertise in Social or
Environmental Justice

College/University: The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Location: Charlotte, NC

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins February 15, 2024; open
until filled.

Position Start Date: August 15, 2024

Position Description:

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty member in the field of Social or Environmental
Justice Studies. We invite applications from scholars who have a strong
commitment to addressing pressing issues related to social or environmental
justice and who can contribute to our college's strategic focus on
socio-economic mobility, migration and diaspora, climate change resilience
and impact, and health disparities. Departmental home is open to those
departments in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. We
expect to hire at least 2 positions at the Assistant Professor level with
this search.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

·       Teaching: Contribute to the development and delivery of
undergraduate and graduate courses in social or environmental justice, with
a focus on one or more of the following areas: socio-economic mobility,
migration and diaspora, climate change resilience and impact, and health
disparities. Workload for pre-tenure and for research intensive faculty is
two courses per semester, at all levels from large general education
classes to senior/graduate seminars.

·       Research and Community Engagement: Conduct high-impact research in
their area of expertise, leading to publications in reputable academic
journals and academic presses. Research should address contemporary
challenges in social or environmental justice. In cases where the
applicant's home discipline is one where generating external funding is
expected, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the
potential to secure grants. The position strongly favors candidates with
methodological expertise in community engaged research, applied humanities,
and/or data science.

·       Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty and
students from diverse academic backgrounds to promote interdisciplinary
scholarship and contribute to the college's mission of fostering a holistic
approach to complex social and environmental issues.

Qualifications:

·       Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

·       A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, in hand
by the time of appointment.

·       Demonstrated expertise and a strong record of research and
publication in the field of social or environmental justice, with
preference for candidates specializing in socio-economic mobility,
migration and diaspora, climate change resilience and impact, or health
disparities.

·       Strong methodological expertise in one or more of the following
areas: community engaged research, participatory action research, applied
humanities, related disciplinary methodologies, and/or data science.

·       Commitment to engaging with diverse communities and addressing
real-world social and environmental justice challenges.

·       Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship at
the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the ability to mentor UNC
Charlotte’s students from different backgrounds and experiences. Finalists
will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage students of
different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities,
helping to remove barriers in order to ensure the success of all students
regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

·       A proven track record or the potential to secure external research
funding if the field is appropriate.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials to
https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/53968  [Position Number#5423, #0620]:

·       A cover letter detailing their interest in the position, which
CHESS department(s) would be an appropriate match to their qualifications,
and how their expertise aligns with the college's areas of focus on
socio-economic mobility, migration and diaspora, climate change resilience
and impact, and health disparities.

·       Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of publications.

·       A research statement outlining their current and future research
agenda, including the relationship to the UNC Charlotte areas of strategic
focus, and potential for generating external funding, if appropriate.

·       A teaching statement describing their teaching philosophy and
potential courses relating to social or environmental justice they would
like to offer.

·       Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on February 15 and will continue until
the position is filled.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted through video
conferencing or telephone.

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences includes diverse
faculty, staff and students.  We encourage applications from individuals of
all backgrounds and experiences. We value candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and inclusivity of our academic community.

As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth
and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs,
and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate
degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College
plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas
of research excellence, student success and experience, and community
engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+
faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and
lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration and equity and
justice initiatives.

UNC Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of
North Carolina system and is located in the largest metropolitan area
between Washington DC, and Atlanta. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled
over 30,000 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first
year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing
institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering
171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 65
Master’s degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have
3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than
120,000 living alumni. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community
Engagement campus and is projected to be classified as a Carnegie R1
institution in 2025.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an
academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and
maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages
applications from all underrepresented groups. The University of North
Carolina at Charlotte values diversity that includes, but is not limited to
ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race,
religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The candidate
chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript
of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
For more information contact Search Committee chair Dr. Nicole Peterson (
npeterson at charlotte.edu).
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