Assistant Professor Chicano/a Studies – Director of Aztlán Research Center.

Department Information

The 52-year-old Chicano Studies Program at CSU-Pueblo is one of the oldest Chicano/a Studies programs in the State of Colorado. The Chicano/a Studies minor complements majors and careers in law, sociology, social work, fine art, education, Native American studies, and other disciplines.

The Interdisciplinary approach to the Chicano/a Studies minor emphasizes history, fine art, political science, cultural practice, and selected courses to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of the Chicano/a experience, history and community. The Chicano Studies program is based in The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) which offers students opportunities to become ethical, socially responsible, engaged learners who are prepared to assume leadership in a dynamic global context. CHASS offers 34 bachelor's degrees, 19 emphasis areas, 27 minors and a Master of Social Work (MSW). CHASS is also home to nearly 70% of the university-wide general education courses, including the majority of courses in written communication, humanities, history and social sciences.

The Aztlán Research Center works closely with the Chicano/a Studies program to support the development of research and public programing that will impact the region and advance knowledge related to the region’s Chicanx, Latinx, Indigenous Peoples and Environments of the southwestern US.

Colorado State University Pueblo is designated a Hispanic serving institution (HSI) and is based in the southern Colorado city of Pueblo, Colorado

Description Of Job

CSU Pueblo Chicano/a Studies Program seeks qualified applicants for a tenure- track Assistant Professor in Chicano Studies /Director of the Aztlán Research Center. We especially welcome interdisciplinary Chicano/a Studies scholars who specialize in Indigenous Studies, borderland studies and/or decolonial intersectional scholarship with a strong record of peer reviewed scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement. This position will work with Chicano Studies Coordinator to expand the Chicano Studies curriculum at CSU Pueblo. We seek applicants with a documented record of successful engagement with Chicano/a/x, Latinx, and or Indigenous communities through service, teaching and or scholarship.

This full-time tenure-track position involves teaching, administrative duties, service to the university, and developing peer-reviewed scholarship. Administrative duties will be in the fall and spring, with possible summer responsibilities as Director of the Aztlán Research Center. The center collaborates with the Chicano/a Studies program to support research and public programming that impacts the region and advances knowledge related to Chicanx, Latinx, Indigenous Peoples, and environments of the southwestern US.

Primary Duties

Provides excellence in teaching courses in the Chicano/a Studies Program. Provides leadership in the teaching and development of Chicano/a Studies courses.

Director of Aztlan Center. Director will manage all aspects of the Center under the leadership of the Library’s Dean. Duties include the following. Develop or revise the mission, policies, and procedures for the Center. Collaborate with CSU Pueblo faculty and community members to develop an intentional research agenda for the Center. Award research stipends to CSU Pueblo faculty and community members. Plan community outreach programs. Collaborate with the University Archivist to support research resulting in new collections for the Colorado Chicano Movement Archives. Work with the Chicano Studies coordinate to identify research and public program themes. Work with Chicano Studies coordinator and faculty to increase student participation in Chicano Studies courses. Plan and manage the annual Summer Institute.

Service Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Contributes to student success through advising, support and mentoring undergraduate CS minors. Schedules office hours to meet advising responsibilities and encourage improved student performance in classes. Assists students in setting academic goals, maintaining a record of advisement, and providing referrals to appropriate student services. Attends and takes part in meetings of the associated departments, school, college, and university. Serves if elected or appointed with their consent to University boards or estate committees. Attends campus meetings and University functions including Commencement.
• Actively engages in curriculum development and revision, and the recruitment of prospective students
  
  

Maintains a developing record of peer reviewed scholarship commensurate with the level of rank, and a clear indication of the potential to achieve nationally and internationally recognized standards of excellence.

Salary Range

$62,000-$65,000

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• PhD in Chicano Studies or related discipline in the Humanities, Arts, or Social Sciences
• A documented record demonstrating an ability to work with Chicano Studies stakeholders within university and community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the significance of Chicano/a studies as an academic endeavor.
• Ability to engage larger national Chicano/a Studies scholar community
• A record within the last 5-years documenting peer-reviewed Interdisciplinary Chicano/a Studies scholarship.
• Experience creating academic and or community programming in collaboration with Chicano/a, Latinx, and or Indigenous communities within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 1 year of higher education teaching in Chicano Studies or related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of peer reviewed scholarship in Chicano Studies including Indigenous Studies, borderland studies and/or decolonial intersectional scholarship practice.
• Ability to develop courses in Chicano Studies, Indigenous Studies, borderland studies and/or decolonial centered courses.
• Peer review record of engagement with Interdisciplinary Chicano/a Studies scholarship that specializes in Indigenous Studies, borderland studies and/or decolonial intersectional scholarship practice.
• A positive record of higher education teaching in Chicano Studies or Indigenous Studies, borderland studies and/or decolonial teaching practice over the last five years.
  
  

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• a current resume or CV
• a research/scholarship statement as it relates to Chicano Studies
• a teaching philosophy statement as it relates to Chicano Studies
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
• three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement) .
  
  

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until filled, but those applications received prior to 8am (MST) on Monday, January 27th, 2025, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub
  
  

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or [email protected] .

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Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity ( https://www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-equity/policies-and-procedures/index.html ).