Postdoc - Latin American Literature and Culture with Indigenous Studies Focus
- Employer
- Macalester College
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Foreign Languages & Literature
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
We seek a scholar of Latin American literature and culture of the 20th and 21st centuries with a focus on Indigenous Studies for a postdoctoral position. We would particularly welcome research that engages topics such as indigenous feminisms and epistemologies, political ecologies, sovereignty, language revitalization, and/or the convergence of race and indigeneity, and we encourage applications from scholars who work in collaboration with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching content courses in their specialty, as well as Spanish language courses, and will effectively incorporate equity and inclusion in their pedagogical practice. ABD candidates will be considered; however, they must have their degree in hand prior to August 2024.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials on Academic Jobs Online (AJO). We will begin reviewing applications on October 15 and continue accepting them until the position is filled:
- A cover letter that includes a statement of interest in Macalester and discusses demonstrated activity and contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in your teaching, advising, mentorship, curriculum, scholarship, service or community and professional engagement.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A teaching statement that includes a discussion of teaching philosophy, teaching experience, advising, mentoring, and support of students of diverse backgrounds or interests.
- A research statement that includes a discussion of ways that you bring a Native and Indigenous perspective to your work.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Macalester College
Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and 99 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Organization
Working for Macalester College
Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students the inspiration, insight and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Classes are taught by faculty whose passion is teaching and whose scholarship gains national recognition.
Two great cities at your doorstep. Macalester is nestled in a lovely, residential neighborhood–minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis–which offers students a wealth of internship opportunities in business, finance, medicine, government, law, the arts, and more.
Macalester students are citizens of over 90 countries.
Our faculty earned their advanced degrees from some of the best schools in the world, and they remain thought-leaders in their fields
Macalester students enjoy a wealth of resources for research on and off campus–specialized laboratories, libraries, museum collections, distinct population groups for surveys, even a natural history center. Often students undertake research that makes real contributions to their discipline. They publish papers in scholarly journals, participate in conferences, and provide analysis for policy makers and real-world use.
Mission
Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college with an educational program known for its high standards for scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.
Statement of Purpose and Belief
At Macalester College we believe that education is a fundamentally transforming experience. As a community of learners, the possibilities for this personal, social, and intellectual transformation extend to us all. We affirm the importance of the intellectual growth of the students, staff and faculty through individual and collaborative endeavor. We believe that this can best be achieved through an environment that values the diverse cultures of our world and recognizes our responsibility to provide a supportive and respectful environment for students, staff and faculty of all cultures and backgrounds.
We expect students to develop a broad understanding of the liberal arts while they are at Macalester. Students should follow a primary course of study in order to acquire an understanding of disciplinary theory and methodology; they should be able to apply their understanding of theories to address problems in the larger community. Students should develop the ability to use information and communication resources effectively, be adept at critical, analytical and logical thinking, and express themselves well in both oral and written forms. Finally, students should be prepared to take responsibility for their personal, social and intellectual choices.
We believe that the benefit of the educational experience at Macalester is the development of individuals who make informed judgments and interpretations of the broader world around them and choose actions or beliefs for which they are willing to be held accountable. We expect them to develop the ability to seek and use knowledge and experience in contexts that challenge and inform their suppositions about the world. We are committed to helping students grow intellectually and personally within an environment that models and promotes academic excellence and ethical behavior. The education a student begins at Macalester provides the basis for continuous transformation through learning and service.
- Website
- https://www.macalester.edu/
- Telephone
- 6516966000
- Location
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1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul
Mn
55105
US
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