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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. Program administration and or research experience may be required. A Ph.D. in a Humanities, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, or related discipline with significant focus on Asian American experiences is highly desired.
- Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
- Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.
In addition, highly preferred requirements include:
- Commitment and ability to foster appreciation and understanding of Asian American Studies through strategic planning, academic programming, teaching, committee work, and community building.
- Demonstrated capacity to produce and evaluate interdisciplinary research, as evidenced by professional publications or equivalent achievements.
- Two to five years of teaching experience, with significant focus in Asian American Studies. Substantial programmatic experience, including involvement in planning lectures, student events, and serving on faculty committees.
- A proven team participant (with a wide range of people including faculty, administrative staff, and students) as well as demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong public relations skills including public speaking, media relations, planning and design of publicity and other collateral materials.
- Familiarity with university requirements, fellowship opportunities, and academic resources is extremely valuable.
- Experience with donor cultivation is valuable.
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