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Director of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center

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University of California, Los Angeles
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Title: Director of the Chicano Studies Research Center

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Institute of American Cultures (IAC) seeks a dynamic and respected scholar to provide intellectual research and programmatic leadership for Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) and invites applications for the position of Director of the Chicano Studies Research Center. Qualifications for success include an outstanding scholarly research and publication record; experience developing interdisciplinary research programs and community partnership in Chicano/Latino Studies; commitment to social justice; ability to administer budgetary and personnel processes; and proven effective experience in fundraising, including engaging in development activities as well as obtaining and managing extramural grants and/or contracts, gifts and donations, and endowment funds.

The CSRC is an established leader in the development of scholarly research on the Chicano-Latino population. The CSRC is one of four ethnic studies research centers established at UCLA in 1969 that are now part of the Institute of American Cultures (IAC), which reports to the Office of the Chancellor at UCLA. The CSRC is also a founding member of the nationwide Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR, est. 1983). The CSRC's research mission is supported by five distinct components: a library with the largest archival and digital collections in its field, an award-winning academic press, collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects, public programs and community-based partnerships, and a competitive grant and fellowship program.

Successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with CSRC staff members, the CSRC Faculty Advisory Committee, campus leadership and community stakeholders to develop research priorities. This individual needs to maximize external visibility of CSRC through building bridges between UCLA and Chicano/Latino communities and strengthening intercampus collaboration, in relation to research and community partnerships. This is a tenured faculty appointment in the appropriate department or school with the expectation at the associate or full professor rank. Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire.

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Candidate should provide:
  1. A cover letter that includes statements on research, administrative and leadership experience, teaching, and commitment to diversity and community partnership
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement - describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  4. Three-five references (names/contact information only)
Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Vilma Ortiz, Search Committee Chair, at vilma@soc.ucla.edu or (310) 206-5218, and Carol Fujino, Institute of American Cultures CAO, at cfujino@conet.ucla.edu or (310) 825-6815.

All application materials should be submitted via UCRecruit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF04722 by November 1, 2019. Preferred starting date of July 1, 2020.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.





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Working at University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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