JOE - December 2012

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago is searching for five senior scholars as part of the Chancellor's cluster initiative to increase diversity in scholarship, creativity and community. This initiative seeks to cultivate diverse leadership in our academic programs and units and create a community of scholars that fosters common research interests in an area of disciplinary or interdisciplinary research relative to our mission and vision. Over the next four years each cluster will add four additional faculty members. We are deeply excited by the synergistic potential these clusters offer. For more information on these positions please visit https://jobs.uic.edu (Click on the Job Board and then on the position):

Position in Emigration in the Global Urban Immigration cluster Position in Diasporas, Development and Technology in the Diaspora Studies cluster

UIC is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 25,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

For full consideration submit your materials by January 3, 2013. Applicants should complete the on-line application including contact information for three references at https://jobs.uic.edu (Click on the Job Board and then the position) and submit a detailed cover letter and current curriculum vitae. The final authorization of this position is subject to availability of state funding.