Assistant Professor, African American Studies (with a focus on Black Cultural Studies)

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of African American Studies at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African American Studies with a focus on Black Cultural Studies. The appointment begins Fall 2027. CSUF is a minority-serving institution committed to increasing campus diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. The university is focused on improving graduation rates, particularly for first-generation, low-socioeconomic, Latinx, African American, and Native American students. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through equity-minded teaching, research, and advising are encouraged to apply. Individuals from groups historically underrepresented in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success, serving a diverse student population and fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The department is an interdisciplinary intellectual community committed to advancing knowledge about Black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and Africa, interrogating historical meanings of slavery, colonialism, resistance, and freedom, and exploring their implications for contemporary Black identity.

Requirements

Ph.D. in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Cultural Studies, American Studies, English, Film and Digital Media Studies, or a related field. ABDs must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date.
Demonstrated experience and interest in topics related to a broad historical view of African American cultural theory and social relations.
A strong record of, or potential to produce, scholarly publications.
Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.
Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community.
Demonstrated contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and service.
Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in teaching of a very diverse student population, including first-generation college students, underserved students, and racially minoritized students.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching courses in Black Cultural Studies and demonstrated scholarly expertise in the field.
Experience teaching, researching, or developing curricula across humanities subdisciplines, such as Music, Film, Dance, Literature, or Digital Media.

Responsibilities

Developing and teaching courses in Black Cultural Studies and creative expression.
Developing and teaching introductory and core courses in the discipline, such as Introduction to African American Studies.
Developing courses in their area(s) of specialization, potentially including Intro to Black Creative Expression, Black Lives Matter Creative and Critical Ideas, Hip Hop Culture, and/or Black Representations in Film.
Providing students with applicable skill sets, such as navigating higher education, critical thinking, and professionalization.
Producing scholarship or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
Contributing to and participating in the life and development of the department.
Advising students.
Serving on committees.
Participating in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Joining with colleagues in a commitment to active learning, the assessment of learning outcomes, and multiple pathways enabling students to acquire a transformative education.