[Air-L] Hiring at UCSB

[gonzales at comm.ucsb.edu]

Hi Folks-

UCSB's Department of Communication is hoping to hire a scholar of
Latina/o/x/e- centered research that intersects with one of our three core
areas: interpersonal and intergroup communication; media and digital
communication; or organizational and group communication. The full call is
pasted below, or you can visit this link.
<https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02580>

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions: gonzales at ucsb.edu.

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POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by
rank and/or step at the time of appointment. See
https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/1.pdf for
the salary ranges. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a
salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the
designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive
conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,000 - $135,000
at the Assistant Level.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: 07/01/2024
APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: October 4, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Nov 6, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those
received after the review date will only be considered if the position has
not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa
Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor
position in the area of Latina/o/x/e-centered communication research. The
Department seeks to hire a scholar who conducts theory-driven,
culturally-informed, applied research on communication processes centering
Latina/o/x/e communities. We desire candidates whose scholarship
complements or extends at least one of the department’s three core areas in
interpersonal and intergroup communication; media and digital
communication; and organizational and group communication, as well as any
of our cross-cutting emphases in health, community engagement, family,
science, environmental, political, or global approaches to communication.
We welcome a wide range of empirical approaches to research, including
qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods. The ideal candidate would
further strengthen the department’s relationship with, for example, the
Chicano Studies Institute, the Migration Initiative, the Center for
Information Technology and Society, the Orfalea Center for Global &
International Studies, or the Bren School of Environmental Science &
Management. The candidate would connect with UCSB’s vibrant group of
scholars who are deeply committed to engaging in research, teaching, and
service that uplifts Latina/o/x/e communities. As a Hispanic-Serving
Institute with a large Latina/o/x/e undergraduate student population
(~28%), candidates are expected to have expertise or demonstrated
commitment to providing inclusive and equitable teaching and mentoring to
students from Latina/o/x/e communities; knowing, understanding, and
challenging the systemic barriers that Latina/o/x/e communities face in
higher education and in the discipline; and engaging in service at the
department, university, and/or disciplinary levels that prioritizes
Latina/o/x/e communities.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

UCSB is ranked in the top 7 public universities in the United States, and
the Department of Communication is ranked 5th in worldwide comparisons.
UCSB is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. It offers several
programs to support incoming faculty, including housing assistance (
https://www.housing.ucsb.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-housing) and various
grant support programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

All applicants must have minimally completed all requirements for a Ph.D
(or equivalent) in a Communication or related social science field except
dissertation by the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in communication or a related social scientific
field is required by the time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications

Candidates should have a strong record of publishing theoretically
oriented, rigorous empirical research; and an appreciation of the broader
implications of their work.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

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   Cover Letter - A cover letter that highlights your qualifications,
   research agenda, and teaching capabilities.
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   Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past
   and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching,
   and/or service.
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   Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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   Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
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   Publication #1 - Published or completed research.
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   Publication #2 - Published or completed research.
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   Publication #3 - Published or completed research.

Reference requirements

   - 3 letters of reference required

Please include the names, contact information, and be sure to trigger the
solicitation request for each of your letter writers in order to be
considered "complete". Please note: These letters are solicited through
UCRecruit, and not offline.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02580

Help contact: alczarnecki at comm.ucsb.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION

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 status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the
University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs
<https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy>, as may be
amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public
health directives may impose additional requirements.
JOB LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA

-- 
Amy Gonzales <https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/amy-gonzales> (she/her/hers)
Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Associate Director, Chicano Studies Institute
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