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Assistant Professor - Arctic Studies, with an emphasis in Indigenous Studies - Department of Scandinavian

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Position overview

Anticipated start: July 1, 2023

Position description

The Department of Scandinavian at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Arctic Studies, with an emphasis in Indigenous Studies.

The successful applicant will be able to contribute to a comparative model of Nordic scholarship. In addition, the department has interest in a candidate with expertise in at least one of the following fields: Cultural History, Film and Media, Environmental Humanities, Gender Studies , and/or Post-Colonial Studies.

The Berkeley Scandinavian department is dedicated to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to these values, including mentorship and course design that are attuned to the interests and needs of our first-generation students and/or students of color.

Our department is made up of dedicated scholars in a vibrant variety of Scandinavian and interdisciplinary areas. We take pride in sharing the rich intellectual and cultural world of the Nordic region with the Berkeley campus and beyond.

The campus and department are committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We also welcome applicants who have had non-traditional career paths. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application

Preferred qualifications

Completion of the Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) by the start date of the position.

Native or near-native competence in one or more indigenous Nordic languages (Inuit and/or Sámi languages), in one or more modern Nordic languages, and in English.

Strong demonstrated ability for successful research, teaching, and administrative service.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Research Sample - Article or chapter sized, in English or in another language accompanied by an English translation

  • 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).

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates who are advanced to serious consideration.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03553

Help contact: issahr@berkeley.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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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, CA