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Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Studies

Department of Global Studies, Sociology, and TESOL

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Location: Azusa Campus (main campus)
Hire Date: August 16, 2009

Description

The Department of Global Studies, Sociology & TESOL invites applications for a position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Studies with an emphasis in international/urban education and a specialty in any of the following: social anthropology, global political economy, gendered justice, or sustainable development studies. This faculty member will report directly to the department chair and will work closely with two other faculty members in the Global Studies Program. The program seeks to attract and develop an exceptional group of world learners through a unique combination of individualized mentoring, multidisciplinary course work, intercultural field experiences, and compassionate action.

Responsibilities

  • Teach eight undergraduate courses per year.
  • Advise and otherwise assist global studies students in all aspects of their on-campus and off-campus study and service.
  • Work collaboratively with program faculty to refine and expand course offerings.
  • Participate in departmental and university affairs.

Level

Rank is commensurate with earned degree and teaching experience.

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in a field relevant to the global studies program.
  • Enthusiastic support for the mission, goals and priorities of the university and the global studies program.
  • Evidence of successful classroom teaching experience and a record of professional activity.
  • Evidence of an authentic Christian faith with the ability to articulate a biblical/theological framework for international/intercultural education.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to facilitate student learning across cultures.

Experience

Experience living, studying or working in cross-cultural settings, ideally with achieved proficiency in a second language and culture.

Workload

This is a nine-month renewable appointment (with an option for a tenth month).
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