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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Humanities & Social Sciences Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies University of Missouri-Kansas City is proud to be a Carnegie classified R1 institution supporting groundbreaking research as well as a strong pedagogical tradition in hands-on learning. Our university is located in an urban environment that provides excellent opportunities for research and collaboration. In UMKC's School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), our vast selection of courses - spanning the arts, humanities, and social sciences - offers a rich educational experience. More specifically, ideas and human experiences are analyzed in SHSS from different perspectives, which prepares students for careers in government, law, education, communications, political organizations, and more. The Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies (REGS) undergraduate program at UMKC fosters intersectional exploration and understandings of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality as they relate to social identities. Courses prepare students for dialogue regarding historical and contemporary social dynamics, and for identifying opportunities for constructive future changes. The curriculum provides students with the necessary tools to build strategies for a variety of projects and initiatives requiring cultural competencies and to make an impact in a range of fields and professions. The program supports undergraduate internships as well as community engagement and career infusion. Additional information about the department can be found at hnic-and-gender-studies/degree-programs.html . Job Description The REGS Department is accepting applications for a new tenure-track or tenure-eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to start Fall 2026. Applicants should have expertise in Black Studies, with preferred areas including but not limited to the African American experience as it relates to art and art history, literature, film and media, oral traditions, comparative and pan-African thought, the diaspora, disaster studies, and/or environmental justice. Field is open but the candidate should prioritize intersectionality in their work, and their expertise should both strengthen and expand the mission of the department. The department is particularly interested in candidates who apply Black Feminisms and Transnational Theories. The successful candidate will possess a doctorate in their field by August 1, 2026 and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, tenure-eligible ranked faculty appointment that will begin August 2026. Our academic schedules and workload provide for a positive work/life balance. Qualifications A PhD is required. ABD candidates will be considered; degree must be awarded by August 1, 2026. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary is commensurate with rank, experience, and credentials. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, discounted tuition at all four UM System campuses for employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Application Materials For consideration, you must apply online at ; click in Academic Positions Job Opening ID 57610 . Please complete the online application form and provide:...PACKAGING ENGINEER Key Responsibilities: Leads complex projects or assignments within large projects with minimal supervision. Lead packaging qualification activities by generating packaging protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing test data, and authoring...
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