Assistant Professor of Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies - Black Studies in Education

The LLSS Department invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position to
become part of the Educational Thought and
Sociocultural Studies (ETSS) program. The candidate's research and teaching
experience will reflect preparation in educational foundations, and indicate a specialization
in Black/Africana Studies in education, as well as familiarity with Critical
Race Theory, Intersectionality, and Globalization Education.

The
successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in
Educational Foundations, Black/Africana Studies, or related fields before Fall
2026. The successful candidate will have a reduced course load for two years, before
assuming a full course load (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
including educational foundations content courses (e.g., Decolonial Thinking,
Feminist Epistemologies, Paulo Freire, Critical Race Theory, Globalization and
Education, Sociology of Education), LLSS core curriculum (e.g., Seminar in
Educational Studies and Dissertation Seminar), and preservice educator
preparation courses (e.g., School and Society, Teaching Secondary Social
Studies, and Secondary Social Studies Methods, Foundations of Anti-Racist
Pedagogy).

Minimum
Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in Educational Foundations, Black/Africana Studies or related fields by August 2026.
2. Scholarly evidence of Educational Foundations and Black Studies expertise

Preferred
Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
2. At least three years of secondary social studies/humanities teaching experience and/or related experiences in U.S. settings or in accredited international schools.
3. Excellence or potential for excellence in scholarly research and publishing in Educational Foundations, Black Studies in education, Secondary Social Studies/Humanities Education, and/or related fields.
4. Robust and current formal academic preparation/advanced study in Educational Foundations and Black/Africana Studies.
5. Excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies and Secondary Social Studies/Humanities Education.
6. Ability or the potential to advise and direct graduate work.
7. Interest in and commitment to a community engaged approach to outreach and collaboration with communities and Indigenous Nations in the Southwest.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
   

Interested
applicants should apply and submit documents via UNMJOBS. The best
consideration is October 26, 2025. This position will be open
until filled.

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