Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis of ethnic studies or related fields in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies)

CSU Careers•Fullerton, CA

68d•Onsite

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 on ethnic studies or related fields in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies. 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. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. The department's mission is to realize the department's vision of achieving and sustaining social justice for all through creating knowledge, teaching, and serving our communities, with an emphasis on Asian and Pacific Islander American communities. ASAM is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest college within CSUF, offering 23 undergraduate degrees, 38 minors, and 15 graduate degrees. ASAM often collaborates with the Department of African American Studies, the Department of Chicana/o Studies, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association, the Asian Pacific American Resource Center, various student organizations including the Student Association for Asian American Studies, alumni, and various community-based organizations in Orange County.

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.
Must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
Must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States at the time of appointment, if not a U.S. citizen.

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.
Teaching broadly in the curricula of their departments.
Engaging in community work.