Associate Director of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. An M.A. or Ph.D, or equivalent in a Humanities, Social Science, Law, Ethnic Studies, or related discipline with significant focus on Chicanx and Latinx experiences highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and provide basic direction to staff.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• An M.A. (required), Ph.D. (preferred), or equivalent in a Humanities, Social Science, Law, Ethnic Studies, or related discipline with significant focus on Chicanx and Latinx experiences. Commitment and ability to foster appreciation and understanding of CHILATST 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 Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies. Substantial programmatic experience, including involvement in planning lectures, student events, and serving on faculty committees.
• Proven success as a 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 skill with public speaking, media relations, event planning, and the 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $99,000 per annum.

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For a more detailed description of the teaching and programmatic expectations for this position, please email Amy Potemski, CCSRE Administrative Director (apotemski@stanford.edu). A copy of this document will also be provided to you during the interview process.

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