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Assistant/Associate Professor - Native American Community Health - Berkeley Social Welfare



Assistant/Associate Professor - Native American Community Health - Berkeley Social Welfare
Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/oct-2022-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $70,900-$111,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2023 Application Window

Open November 28, 2022 through Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The School of Social Welfare and the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invite applications for a jointly appointed faculty search. We seek a faculty member with expertise in Native American (American Indian and Alaska Native) community health, defined broadly, and general well-being. The position will be a tenured faculty position at the level of Associate Professor, or tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

We seek an individual who has: an established or promising track record of research with substantial impact in the area of Native American community health and general well-being. This may include: physical and mental health inequities; indigenous sovereignty including data, food, life ways, environment, etc.; the ongoing implications of Native family integrity protected by tribal sovereignty via tribal courts and the Indian Child Welfare Act and engagement with the child welfare system nationally, family functioning and Tribal TANF; civic engagement and economic development; and racial and cultural identity development and adjustment. Preference is for candidates who demonstrate the capacity to engage with California tribal nations (and unrecognized tribal communities) and other indigenous groups based on the west coast of the United States (including Alaska), but this is not required.

In addition, we seek an individual who has:

  • direct practice experience working in Native American communities
  • evidence of engagement with Indigenous research methodologies
  • an understanding of overlaps between social welfare programs and practices and health and wellness priorities of Native communities
  • a capacity for interdisciplinary research and teaching linked to the School of Social Welfare's specializations, and the Native American Studies Program within the Ethnic Studies Department. Additional linkages to externally allied fields are also desirable (e,g, public policy, public health, social sector management, data science, Indian child welfare law).
  • leadership skills essential for mentoring students and engaging community leaders;
  • a commitment to equity and inclusion that informs both teaching and research; and
  • an established or promising track record of collegial teamwork and university citizenship needed for a range of leadership roles in a public institution.
    The School of Social Welfare and the Department of Ethnic Studies are committed to building an excellent, diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and to creating an inclusive environment that is supportive of all individuals. We welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment. How do we assess your contributions to diversity? Please see our guidelines here: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity/support-faculty-candidates

    The School of Social Welfare, the Division of Social Sciences, and the University as a whole, recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors. We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their research, teaching, and/or service. UC Berkeley is committed to upholding the university's principles of community so that every individual can be successful in a healthy, welcoming, and safe environment. Additional information about programs and resources supporting the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is available at:

    https://ls.berkeley.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

    https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/social-sciences/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

    UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We encourage candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, or who have taken time off for family reasons, to apply for this position.

    For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty

    DEIBJ: https://ls.berkeley.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

    Social Sciences DEIBJ: https://ls.berkeley.edu/ls-divisions/social-sciences/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
    Qualifications
    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
    PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
    Preferred qualifications
    Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate an established or promising record of substantial scholarly impact in their areas of interest, have the ability to teach courses in both the School of Social Welfare and within the Native American Studies Program in the Ethnic Studies Department, and general expertise in the fields of social work, social welfare, and Native American Studies.
    The preferred candidate will also show evidence or promise of high impact, funded scholarship, with an emphasis on issues relevant to Native American health and well-being.
    Also strongly preferred is an MSW degree with at least two years post-MSW experience.
    Application Requirements by Level
    Assistant Professor

    Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
    Document requirements

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

    • Cover Letter (Optional)

    • Statement of Research

    • Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement may be requested after the first review of candidates.

    • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

    • Research paper - Sample publications will be requested from all finalists.

    • Teaching Evaluations - Your most recent teaching evaluations. This will be requested of all finalists.
      (Optional)

    • Teaching Evaluations 2 (Optional)

    • Research paper 2 (Optional)
    Reference requirements
    • 3 required (contact information only)
    Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03744 Associate Professor

    Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor (ie., at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.
    Document requirements

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

    • Cover Letter (Optional)

    • Statement of Research (Optional)

    • Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement may be requested after the first review of candidates.
      (Optional)

    • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

    • Research paper - Sample publications will be requested from all finalists.
      (Optional)

    • Teaching Evaluations - Your most recent teaching evaluations. This will be requested of all finalists.
      (Optional)

    • Teaching Evaluations 2 (Optional)

    • Research paper 2 (Optional)
    Reference requirements
    • 3 required (contact information only)
    Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03744
    Help contact: d.schiller@berkeley.edu
    Campus Information

    Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.

    The University of California, Berkeley 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

    In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

    Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract, Postdoctoral contract, Research Series contract, and Librarian contract. Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
    Job location
    Berkeley CA

    To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03744









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