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The University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Political Science seeks a scholar of Latino/a/x Politics for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The appointment may concentrate on any political science subfield of American politics, with a particular interest in scholarship that explores how race and racism shapes the way(s) in which the Latino/a/x community engages in the political process and/or institutions. All methodological and theoretical approaches are welcome, including ones that feature interdisciplinarity and intersectionality in exploring substantive topics on migration, citizenship, gender, human rights, and social movements. The candidate’s research should be theoretically informed and must demonstrate mastery of appropriate research methods.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, staff and students who share our commitment to these values. UCSB is the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the American Association of Universities (AAU). We have a diverse undergraduate population, including also AAPI and first generation scholars. Thus, the University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The department requires all applicants to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through
research, teaching, and service. Reviewers will make note of the applicant's teaching contributions promoting diversity and equal opportunity in the initial review stages, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups, demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education, and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through the mentoring of scholars and students.

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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.