Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship (Visiting Full or Associate Professor)

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Queens College or The Graduate Center

Title

Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship, Asian-American Studies (Visiting Associate or Full Professor)

Location/Department

Asian American/Asian Research Institute and Campus Based Academic Department

Position Detail

2012 - 2013 Academic Year (One Semester or Full)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Web Site

http://www.aaari.info/

Notice Number

FY 19141

Closing Date

February 28, 2012

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The City University of New York is hiring a Visiting Professor at the senior faculty level of full or associate professor for the Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship in Asian-American Studies.

The Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professor will be based at one of the four CUNY campuses participating in the search, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Queens College or the Graduate Center. He or she will teach one class a semester at that campus and will engage with students and faculty members during the appointment. The Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professor will participate in public events designed to raise the visibility of scholarship in Asian American studies. This will include working closely with CUNY’s Asian American/Asian Research Institute (AAARI), a University-wide institute that promotes undergraduate and graduate education in Asian-American studies and seeks to educate civic, business, academic leaders, and the general public, on issues of concern to the Asian American community.

This distinctive position presents an opportunity for a leading scholar to work in New York City’s diverse and dynamic environment while also working with AAARI and CUNY faculty to develop and enrich the CUNY research agenda in Asian American studies. The search committee contains representatives of the four CUNY colleges involved in the search, with appointment to a particular college dependent on the candidate’s fit with that college’s goals and academic priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

An earned terminal degree is required. Demonstrated teaching, and substantial research experience, expertise and publications on the Asian American experience are required. Areas of focus may include: trends and evolution of Asian American communities, civic and political engagement, entrepreneurship and economic development, religious and ethnic identity, gender and sexuality, intergenerational relations, critical race theory, diaspora and transnational experiences and communities and others.

TO APPLY

Please send CV, letter of intent, and contact information for at least 3 references by the closing date to:

Address:

Search Committee: Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship
City University of New York
Office of Academic Affairs
Attn. Mr. Scott Ayers
535 East 80th Street
New York, New York 10075

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Queens College or The Graduate Center

Title		Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship, Asian-American Studies (Visiting Associate or Full Professor)
Location/Department		Asian American/Asian Research Institute and Campus Based Academic Department

Position Detail		2012 - 2013 Academic Year (One Semester or Full)
FLSA Status		Exempt
Compensation		Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Web Site		http://www.aaari.info/
Notice Number		FY 19141
Closing Date		February 28, 2012

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

	The City University of New York is hiring a Visiting Professor at the senior faculty level of full or associate professor for the Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship in Asian-American Studies. The Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professor will be based at one of the four CUNY campuses participating in the search, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Queens College or the Graduate Center. He or she will teach one class a semester at that campus and will engage with students and faculty members during the appointment. The Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professor will participate in public events designed to raise the visibility of scholarship in Asian American studies. This will include working closely with CUNY’s Asian American/Asian Research Institute (AAARI), a University-wide institute that promotes undergraduate and graduate education in Asian-American studies and seeks to educate civic, business, academic leaders, and the general public, on issues of concern to the Asian American community. This distinctive position presents an opportunity for a leading scholar to work in New York City’s diverse and dynamic environment while also working with AAARI and CUNY faculty to develop and enrich the CUNY research agenda in Asian American studies. The search committee contains representatives of the four CUNY colleges involved in the search, with appointment to a particular college dependent on the candidate’s fit with that college’s goals and academic priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

	An earned terminal degree is required. Demonstrated teaching, and substantial research experience, expertise and publications on the Asian American experience are required. Areas of focus may include: trends and evolution of Asian American communities, civic and political engagement, entrepreneurship and economic development, religious and ethnic identity, gender and sexuality, intergenerational relations, critical race theory, diaspora and transnational experiences and communities and others.

TO APPLY		Please send CV, letter of intent, and contact information for at least 3 references by the closing date to:
Address:		Search Committee: Dr. Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship City University of New York Office of Academic Affairs Attn. Mr. Scott Ayers 535 East 80th Street New York, New York 10075