Associate Director of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity
Stanford University
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Posted: 21-Sep-22
Location: Stanford, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 96256
Associate Director of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies
Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity
School/Unit Description:
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
The Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Program is an undergraduate program within the Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE). This Center is a vital part of the School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S), which serves as the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. H&S encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines.
CCSRE is an interdisciplinary program that provides policy, financial resources, and administrative support to the undergraduate ethnic- specific programs of Native American Studies (NAS), Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, Asian American Studies, and Jewish Studies. NAS offers courses, community engaged learning experiences, and other undergraduate opportunities that offer a well-rounded interdisciplinary curriculum for its majors and minors.
Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Program Description
Established in 1997, the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies major and minor has offered students interdisciplinary analytical tools for the study and research of Chicanx-Latinx experiences. Chi-Lats classes cover a broad selection of topics and are offered in departments and schools including Anthropology, Art and Art History, History, Sociology, English, Comparative Literature, and Education, representing the breadth of interests among our diverse faculty members. These classes provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the historical and contemporary experiences of US-based descendants of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our faculty recognize that the Program focuses on a rapidly developing, complex, and heterogeneous population, and that there is neither a single Chicanx-Latinx identity nor one community that comprises all such people. Chi-Lats brings together courses that address the artistic, historical, humanistic, political, and social dimensions of Chicanx-Latinx life, and is an appropriate course of study for students interested in a variety of concerns, including: public policy; health; the arts and cultural contributions; current social significance; the interlocking, imbricated histories and ongoing realities of European colonization, African enslavement, Indigenous dispossession, and imperially structured (im)migration; policy issues; interracial/intraracial and interethnic/intraethnic experiences; gender and sexuality, as well as feminist and queer perspectives and frameworks.
Chi-Lats Associate Director Position Summary
The Associate Director (AD) for Chi-Lats will help to build student community within the major and minor, foster student engagement with its intellectual concerns, forge connections with scholars across the University as well as nationally and internationally, and build relationships with members of the community, including alumni. The AD's time will be focused in several areas: approximately 65% spent teaching (4 courses per academic year); 20% devoted to program development; and 15% to academic administration, student advising, and general administration.
This is a 100% FTE, 12-month, 3-year fixed term exempt staff position that reports directly to the Executive Director of CCSRE. We invite applicants to submit the following electronic (soft copy) materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching experience, and names and contact information of at least three references. For full consideration, all materials must be received by November 15th, 2022.
Teaching (65% time)
Stanford operates under a quarter system. The teaching load for the Chi-Lats AD is 4 courses annually in Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies and CCSRE, including Introduction to Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, at least one additional course in Chi-Lats, and two courses addressing race and ethnicity suitable for cross-listing with CCSRE. At least one of the four courses will contribute to the CCSRE core curriculum; this course will be chosen in consultation with the Associate Director of Academic Programs. The structure and topics of these courses may change depending upon programming needs, and the Chi-Lats AD will negotiate the exact profile of courses each year with the Chi-Lats Faculty Director in consultation with the CCSRE Faculty leadership team and the Associate Director of Academic Programs.
Program Development (20%)
Work with the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Faculty Director to organize and build the curriculum for the program.
Organize programming to build an intellectual community in Chi-Lats, help recruit faculty teaching for the program, promote student engagement with the field, and facilitate cooperation between the Chi-Lats Program and El Centro Chicano y Latino (El Centro).
Lead undergraduate student outreach efforts for the major and minor, including initiating student-oriented events in collaboration with El Centro and CCSRE, developing curricula, supporting student scholarships and internships, overseeing periodic reviews of the undergraduate program in consultation with the CCSRE Academic Programs team, and contributing overall to growing the major.
Maintain a program of research, conference presentations, and publications to remain conversant in the current state of the field and support cutting-edge student research and faculty teaching.
Work with the CCSRE Director of Academic Programs and Associate Director of Academic Programs to support, staff, and refine the CCSRE core curriculum in which Chicanx-Latinx students take part.
Work with the CCSRE Executive Director and Associate Director of Academic Programs to develop beneficial workshops, colloquia, and lectures for faculty, students, and the community at large.
Represent the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Program at academic conferences and activist organizations as relevant.
Serve as spokesperson for Chi-Lats to internal and external professional and academic audiences, in relief of or in assistance to the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Faculty Director.
Establish relationships with collaborating programs at Stanford and outside the university.
Identify, publicize, and write grants to support course development and course enhancement; solicit, collate, and submit proposals from faculty and from the Program (with administrative staff).
Hire and supervise lecturers and graduate student teaching assistants and mentors, when appropriate.
Work with faculty and staff from a variety of departments and programs to coordinate course offerings and other learning opportunities and to ensure that Chi-Lats follows academic policies and participates in campus-wide educational initiatives.
Develop and maintain the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Program webpage on the CCSRE website to foster Chi-Lat's on-line presence and image.
Work with the Office of Development and the CCSRE Executive Director to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors.
Work with the CCSRE Executive Director and faculty to draft public statements if needed.
Other duties as they arise.
Academic Administration and Advising (10%)
Review and approve annual list of cross-listed courses (collated by administrative staff).
Review and approve program and degree information published on ExploreCourses, ExploreDegrees, and Program website (created by administrative staff).
Review and approve Program publications, including course posters, course fliers, ads, and Program website (created by administrative staff).
Serve as initial advisor to students interested in the Chi-Lats studies major, minor, or honors and assist them in selecting faculty advisors.
Provide pre-major advising through VPUE to 3-5 freshman class members interested in Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies.
Review major/minor/honors proposal materials in consultation with the CCSRE Academic Programs team.
Consult, as needed, with student services staff to track Chi-Lats students' academic progress.
General Administration (5%)
Work with Chicana/o-Latina/o Faculty Director and CCSRE Executive Director to review and approve annual non-salary budget for the Chi-Lats program, if applicable (prepared by administrative staff).
Consult with the Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies Faculty Director, CCSRE staff, and El Centro staff regarding the allocation of funding, organization, and publicity for events, co-sponsorships, course enhancement, and student research grants.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Ph.D. 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 Chi-Lats 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.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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