Two Visiting Assistant Professors - Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
- Employer
- Clark University
- Location
- Worcester, MA
View more
- Faculty Jobs
- Engineering & Mathematics, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Social Sciences, Geography
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Department:: 4312 (HOLO-Holocaust studies)
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Sep 18, 2020
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Ref. No.:: Two Visiting Assistant Professors
Position ID:: 125100
About Clark University:
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub
Job Description:
Clark University
Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Two Visiting Assistant Professors
Seeking to contribute to Clark's agenda of training students who tackle the challenges of a complex and rapidly changing world, the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University invites applications for two visiting assistant professorships. These appointments will advance our internationally recognized program through new areas of teaching and research first on the various parts of the globe afflicted by mass violence, and second on linking the study of past human rights violations to pedagogical and political efforts to prevent current and future violations.
- Dr. Thomas Zand Professorship in Holocaust Pedagogy and Antisemitism Studies
- Charles E Scheidt Professorship in Genocide Studies and Genocide Prevention
We seek two junior scholars to begin in academic year 2021-22 for one-year appointments with the possibility of renewal for up to two years. The disciplinary training required for either position is open and candidates who have earned their PhD in Political Science, Sociology, Education, History, International Relations, Foreign Languages and Literature, Psychology, or other disciplines are encouraged to apply. Evidence of scholarly excellence, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, graduate student mentoring (especially at the doctoral level), and a PhD earned by August 2021 are required. The ability to contribute broad survey courses as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialization are prerequisites. The candidate's research and teaching should complement and not duplicate existing Strassler Center strengths. The Zand Professor and the Scheidt Professor will be full participants in the Strassler Center's scholarly community, attending lectures and events, mentoring students, and presenting their research.
Requirements:
Dr. Thomas Zand Professorship in Holocaust Pedagogy and Antisemitism Studies:
The successful candidate will be a scholar with exceptional qualifications and expertise in teaching and research in the area of contemporary antisemitism and/or pedagogy related to the Holocaust. A central rationale of Holocaust education has been to spread tolerance, diversity, and inclusion in the spirit of "Never Again." Nonetheless, there has been a surge in discriminatory attitudes with violent consequences against Jews and other minorities around the globe. The Zand Professor may advance research about what constitutes effective education about the Holocaust and may promote greater appreciation for the relationship between education and understanding about antisemitism, racism, human rights, genocidal violence, and prevention of atrocity.
Charles E. Scheidt Professorship in Genocide Studies and Genocide Prevention:
The successful candidate will be a scholar with exceptional qualifications and expertise in teaching and research on the history of genocide in the context of colonialisms and of genocide prevention. The holder of this position might have a background in human rights and regional expertise on Africa or any other area not covered by current faculty expertise at the Strassler Center. In addition, the successful candidate might address similarities and differences between genocides; the traumatic consequences of past genocides; and the challenge of preventing further acts of mass violence and human rights violations around the globe.
Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than July 15. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.
Additional Information:
Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.
Application Instructions:
Please send a letter of application, indicating the position for which you wish to apply, a statement of research and teaching interests, c.v., and a writing sample (dissertation chapter or alike) to Alissa Duke at ADuke@clarku.edu. Three letters of reference should be sent separately to the same address.
Inquiries regarding either position should be directed to Professor Thomas Kuhne, Director, Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, TKuehne@clarku.edu .
Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
Organization
Working at Clark University
A relentless force for positive change
Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university committed to scholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. It is the place where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket, where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States, and where current students stake their claim to the Clark motto, “Challenge Convention. Change Our World,” which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day.
Located in the heart of New England — Worcester, Massachusetts — Clark University educates its approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort.
A university on the cutting edge of higher education
Clark is a world-class research university that is small by design, giving students the rare opportunity to contribute to pioneering research projects and to benefit from hands-on experience, close collaboration with peers, and the individual mentorship of faculty.
LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) is Clark’s pioneering model of higher education, compelling students to thrive in authentic world and workplace settings, and preparing them for lives and careers of consequence. Clark is the only university to make the development of “capacities of effective practice” an explicit learning requirement for its undergraduates. Critical to success in today’s world, these capacities include imagination, self-directedness, resilience, and the ability to manage diversity and uncertainty. A Clark education reflects a belief in the enduring value of liberal education, as well as the University’s efforts to more deeply attune students’ learning experiences to the profound changes underway in our economy, our society, and our democracy.
The Clark graduate experience reflects the importance of “engaged scholarship” — an innovative educational approach that connects students to the people and organizations intimately familiar with (and working to address) the issues they are passionate about, and that places a premium on effecting measurable outcomes.
Committed to research that advance knowledge and impacts society
The Clark University faculty is composed of world-renowned researchers who foster a culture of excellence in the next generation. At Clark, faculty and students are given the freedom and flexibility to pursue projects that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
The University’s focused areas of research excellence are backed by strong Ph.D. and master’s degree programs that engage graduate students from around the world in such areas as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology, urban education, management, environmental science and policy, Holocaust and genocide studies, and international development and social change. Clark faculty, students, and staff continually develop new ways of thinking and acting that have a positive impact on the lives — and livelihoods — of people throughout the world.
Clark's research profile is enhanced by the presence of a variety of research institutes and centers that build on a foundation of interdisciplinary scholarship: the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise, the George Perkins Marsh Institute, the Higgins School of Humanities, the Jacob Hiatt Center for Urban Education and the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Redefining our place in the world by immersing our community in it
Clark has redefined what it means to be a university in today’s interconnected world, forging robust partnerships with universities, educators, researchers, and business and community leaders at home and abroad, enabling its faculty and students to conduct in-depth research, work collaboratively to take on global concerns, and make a tangible difference. This diverse community of educators, researchers, and scholars challenge and inspire each other with their perspectives, insights, and determination. They are creative thinkers eager to defy conventional wisdom, devise inventive solutions to complex problems, and roll up their sleeves to get things done.
Clark itself plays a critical role in the health and well-being of its urban community, known as Main South, through the University Park Partnership — a national model for neighborhood revitalization. Working in tandem with the city of Worcester, Clark has been a change agent in the areas of housing and physical rehabilitation, education, economic development and social and recreational opportunities for residents. The University Park Campus School, which Clark operates in collaboration with the Worcester Public Schools, boasts an estimable record of high achievement and was recognized by President Barack Obama for its record of academic success.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert