Assistant Professor of Latino Studies Reports to:Dean, School of Arts & Sciences Position Type:Full-Time, 3-year contract Compensation:$85,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience Deadline:Preference given to applications received by October 1, 2026 Target Start Date:August 1, 2027 Position Overview Menlo College seeks well-qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position to offer courses supporting the Latino
Leadership Program, and to serve as faculty director of the program. Candidates might come from multiple disciplines relevant to the program, including but not limited to Chicano Studies, History, Latino Studies, Political Science, or Sociology. Preference will be given to candidates who can also deliver courses in the political science minor. We are particularly interested in a candidate with a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching and who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas. Qualifications The successful candidate should have an earned PhD from a reputable university in hand prior to the start of the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of effective undergraduate teaching as the
instructor of record. Candidates must be able and qualified to teach undergraduate classes related to the program. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and collegial environment. Responsibilities The position requires undergraduate teaching in the Latino Leadership Program, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, and active ongoing engagement in shared
governance and other service assignments at the collegiate level, including assessment of learning. The usual faculty load is 12 units (usually four three-unit classes) each semester. In the first year of teaching at Menlo College, this load will generally be reduced to 9 units/semester (three three-unit classes). About the Latino Leadership Program Menlo College created the Latino Leadership Program in 2025 to
empower exceptional leadership for stronger democratic institutions and improved civic health. The program provides students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to realize their full academic and professional leadership potential and to inspire meaningful engagement and leadership opportunities within, and for, Latino communities. The program benefits Menlo College students of all races and
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