Adjunct Instructor of Mexican American Studies

Our Lady of the Lake University
December 20, 2023
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Adjunct Instructor of Mexican American Studies

Category: Adjunct Faculty Subscribe: Department: College of Arts & Sciences Locations: SAN ANTONIO, TX Posted: Jun 23, 2022 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Contract Position ID: 149365

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About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

The Comparative Mexican American Studies program (CMAS) upholds OLLU's social justice mission and distinctive identity as a Hispanic Serving Institution located in San Antonio's historic Westside. CMAS aims to train a new generation of scholars to research and analyze the experiences, histories, and cultural expression of Mexican-origin people in the United States. The comparative focus of the BA program places the study of Mexican American communities within global and transnational frameworks and in relation to other minority groups including Afro-Latinx and Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The curriculum centers the US-Mexico transborder region and explores how race, class, gender, and sexuality have shaped the interdisciplinary study of culture, history, religion, and politics as well as expressive arts, literature, and language.

Job Description:

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio seeks Adjunct Instructors with expertise in Mexican American Studies to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming academic term. The deadline for application is December 20 for consideration for the Spring semester and June 20 for the Fall semester.

Primary responsibility will be to teach Introduction to Mexican American Studies for the online Social Work BSW program. Preference is for instructors with online teaching experience using Blackboard. Other duties may include teaching additional classes online, hybrid, or on-site as needed (contingent upon enrollment).

The course(s) to be taught include:

  • Introduction to Mexican American Studies
  • Requirements:

    Qualified candidates must hold a Master's in Ethnic Studies or related discipline in the humanistic social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, ethnomusicology, or political science) with a primary research focus and/or a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, etc.) in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mexican American or Latinx Studies.

  • Demonstrated potential in classroom teaching at the University level.
  • Enthusiasm for connecting Mexican American students to first-generation college students, both majors and non-majors, and deep commitment to the mission and identity of the University.
  • Willingness and ability to teach in an online asynchronous environment.
  • Additional Information:

    For questions about the position contact: Dr. Aimee Villarreal, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Program Head, Comparative Mexican American Studies at [email protected].

    OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

    Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

    Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www. dhs.gov/E-Verify.

    Application Instructions:

    Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:

  • Letter of Interest denoting online teaching experience and expertise in Mexican American Studies (with reference to the courses listed above).
  • Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae.
  • Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying.
  • Listing of three professional references.
  • Two letters of recommendation emailed to [email protected]
  • For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time.

    Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.

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