Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis of ethnic studies or related fields in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies)
About The Position
The Department of Asian American Studies (ASAM) at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or advanced Assistant Professor in Asian American Studies with an emphasis in ethnic studies or related fields in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies. The appointment is to begin Fall 2027. The advanced rank will include up to two years of service credit. CSUF is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. It is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students. Responsibilities include developing and teaching introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies, developing courses in their area of specialization, producing scholarship or creative work, contributing to the department's life and development, advising students, serving on committees, and participating in broader university and disciplinary communities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in ethnic studies, history, or related fields, with an emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific studies, by the time of appointment.
- Ability to teach a wide range of Asian American studies and ethnic studies courses.
- Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Strong record of scholarly or creative accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment.
- Demonstrated commitment to department/university, professional, and community service.
- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues.
- Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
- Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.
Nice To Haves
- Scholarly expertise in Transpacific studies.
- Scholarly expertise in Critical Filipinx studies.
- Scholarly expertise in Pacific Islander/Native Pacific studies.
- Scholarly expertise in Critical SWANA (South West Asian North African) diaspora studies.
- Scholarly expertise in Queer studies.
Responsibilities
- Development and teaching of introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies.
- Development of courses in their area(s) of specialization.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health/vision/dental plans
- Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver
- Access to campus child-care
- Defined-benefit retirement through the state system
- Optional tax-sheltering opportunities
- Summer research grants
- Moving expenses
- Start-up funds
- Reduced teaching load
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
