Assistant Professor - Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies 25-22

California State University-Northridge • Los Angeles, CA

224d • $84,000

About The Position

The department of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies (ISLS) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Interdisciplinary Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. ISLS is a unique department that prioritizes creative, interdisciplinary approaches to complex problems and offers a general BA program in Interdisciplinary Studies alongside an elementary teacher education BA program and a sustainability minor. We are looking to expand our faculty offerings in an exciting new direction. The successful candidate will teach core courses in both BA programs. The candidate's research and teaching interests will lie in one or more richly interdisciplinary areas such as, but not limited to, Science and Technology Studies, Ethics and AI, Digital Humanities, Knowledge Management, Library and Information Sciences, Geographic Information Science, Systems Theory and Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics, Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies, Ethnic Studies, Native/Indigenous Studies, Cultural Ecology, Sustainability, Environmental Humanities, Media and Communication Studies, and Art History. The successful candidate must be willing to teach courses on campus and online as needed. This position is highly collaborative in terms of teaching, curriculum development, and research. The successful applicant will engage with faculty, students, on-campus institutes and centers, and school and community partners in a manner that highlights creativity, collegiality, and innovation. The normal teaching assignment is 12 units per semester, plus student advisement and committee assignments. Tenure track faculty are typically given a reduced load of 3 units (equivalent to one class assignment) each semester during the first two years of employment. Opportunities for reassigned time for research, coordinator positions, and/or other projects are also available. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

• PhD or EdD from an accredited institution.
• College or University-level teaching experience in-person and/or online.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research.
• Describe vision and rationale for interdisciplinary fields/projects.
• Demonstrate interest in elementary school teacher preparation.

Nice To Haves

• Research demonstrates combining a range of approaches (quantitative and qualitative analyses).
• Familiarity with theoretical and/or methodological perspectives on interdisciplinarity.
• Research integrates two or more traditionally disparate disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary teaching.
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
• Evidence of engaging with a diverse student body and securing equitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in both BA programs.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Conduct student advisement.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Maintain weekly office hours.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and community partners.

Benefits

• Salary scale starting at $84,000.00 (dependent upon qualifications).
• Reduced teaching load for the first two years.
• Opportunities for reassigned time for research and coordinator positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree