[URBANTH-L]JOB: Urban Community and Environment, Antioch U, Los Angeles

[Benito Vergara]

Position: Core Faculty - Urban Community and Environment
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Antioch University at Los Angeles

Urban Studies: Antioch University Los Angeles, Core Faculty - B.A. 
Program. Urban Community and Environment. Antioch University Los Angeles 
is accepting applications for a full-time core faculty position, 
specializing in interdisciplinary study of urban issues, in the B.A. in 
Liberal Studies Program. The faculty member will have overall 
responsibility for developing the program's new area of concentration, 
Urban Community and Environment (UCE) 
(http://www.antiochla.edu/uce.shtml), in addition to teaching courses in 
the new concentration, advising undergraduate students, and cultivating 
partnerships with community organizations. Ability and willingness to 
teach a limited number of general education courses is also required. We 
seek a dynamic and innovative teacher with academic expertise in 
studying the city from interdisciplinary perspectives. Applicants must 
have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated 
commitment to community action and social justice, an ability to mentor 
students, and a promising record of publication in their field. 
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree from a regionally 
accredited institution in a field relevant to the interdisciplinary 
study of the city - e.g., urban studies, history, political science, 
sociology, humanities, environmental studies, political economy, or the 
arts; at least three years of teaching experience at the college or 
university level. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge 
of the Los Angeles community that serves as the learning laboratory for 
the UCE. To apply: A detailed job description can be found at the 
University's Web site: http://www.antiochla.edu. If you would like to 
apply, please submit a cover letter referencing the job title, 
curriculum vitae, and three references to: Fax: 310-943-1590 or e-mail 
to aulahumanresources at antiochla.edu. Review of files begin: February 1, 
2006, open until filled. Anticipated starting date: July 2006.

Contact Information:

	
E-mail : aulahumanresources at antiochla.edu
Fax : 310-943-1590