The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at UIC seeks a tenure track
assistant professor candidate in the field of Latin American social
science with a focus on South or Central America.  We are most interested
in an outstanding and original scholar whose interdisciplinary research
focuses on urban issues such as poverty, race, space and political
economy.  We are open to candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds
such as geography, sociology and anthropology. The ideal candidate should
also be an excellent teacher and active in program development.  The
candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. at time of appointment.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and encourages applications from minorities and females. For
fullest consideration submit credentials by December 1, 2007.

***This position is pending budgetary approval. ***


Please send cover letter, a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of
recommendation to:


Professor Joel Palka, Chair
Search Committee
Latin American and Latino Studies Program
1523 University Hall, MC 219
University of Illinois at Chicago
601 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7115