Michi And Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair Of Multicultural Studies
Cal Poly Pomona announces a faculty recruitment for the Michi and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair in Multicultural Studies and invites applications for a position to begin August 2006. This is a one year appointment with the possibility of renewal for one to two additional years. The holder of the Weglyn Chair will promote the interdisciplinary study of multiculturalism including gender, ethnicity, sexuality, race, and class. The Chair will establish a teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and community-based program in her or his area of expertise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Terminal degree in area of specialization from an accredited institution of higher education or significant professional work in the field
• Distinguished history of research, scholarly or creative activity, and professional achievement
• Strong record of innovative teaching or educational involvement
• Experience and demonstrated commitment to working in a multiethnic/multicultural environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and commitment to interdisciplinary studies
• Record of including students in community-based or other outreach programming
• Experience developing university/community collaboration and connections
• Experience organizing conferences or workshops, building programs, and working across communities
• Experience with issues of equity and social justice
Position Requirements
• Teaching 2-3 courses per year (no more than one per quarter)
• Engaging in scholarship or creative activity in area of expertise
• Establishing campus and/or community-based programming
• Organizing conferences, workshops, or symposia
• Salary and benefits are competitive at a senior professor level and are
commensurate with experience
Application Process
Please send a statement of interest addressing the qualifications listed in the position announcement. The statement should also include a proposed scholarly or creative activity agenda and ideas for a community-based project; curriculum vitae; and names and contact information of five references. Review of completed applications will begin on February 13, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. Address applications, required documentation, or requests for information to:
The Weglyn Endowed Chair Search Committee
Dr. Barbara J. Way, Dean
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Cal Poly Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
http://www.class.csupomona.edu
THE UNIVERSITY: Cal Poly Pomona is a public university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is located approximately 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, located within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and the desert. Within a 20-mile radius of the university is a multi-ethnic population of nearly 3.8 million people. Cal Poly Pomona has a rapidly growing student population currently at 19,000 (approximately 68% ethnic minorities). Students are enrolled in 62 baccalaureate and 18 master's degree programs with approximately 1200 full-time and part-time faculty.
The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Cleary Disclosure Act, the university's annual security report is available at http://www.csupomona.edu/~public safety .
