<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Academic Job Posting: Cluster Hire Tenure Track Faculty
Positions in Social or Environmental Justice</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Position: Two tenure track Faculty Members with Expertise in
Social or Environmental Justice</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">College/University: The College of Humanities & Earth
and Social Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location: Charlotte, NC</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Application Deadline: Review of applications begins February
15, 2024; open until filled.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Position Start Date: August 15, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Position Description:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Position Responsibilities:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The successful candidate will be expected to:</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Qualifications:</p>
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</span></span>Candidates must possess the following
qualifications:</p>
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</span></span>A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a
relevant field, in hand by the time of appointment. </p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>Commitment to engaging with diverse communities
and addressing real-world social and environmental justice challenges.</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>A proven track record or the potential to secure
external research funding if the field is appropriate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Application Process:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Interested candidates should submit the following
application materials to <a href="https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/53968" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/53968</a> [Position Number#5423, #0620]:</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of
publications.</p>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>A teaching statement describing their teaching
philosophy and potential courses relating to social or environmental justice
they would like to offer.</p>
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</span></span>Contact information for three professional
references.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Review of applications will begin on February 15 and will
continue until the position is filled. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted
through video conferencing or telephone.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more information contact Search Committee
chair Dr. Nicole Peterson (<a href="mailto:npeterson@charlotte.edu">npeterson@charlotte.edu</a>).</span><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>