Assistant Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics, specialization in Asian American Literature.

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

4d•$85,452 - $87,156•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian American Literature. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027. The department is particularly interested in scholars with comparative or transnational approaches, and those with additional expertise in teaching creative writing or children’s literature. Tertiary teaching expertise in contemporary literatures, comparative literatures, and/or feminist/women’s literature is also desired. The appointee will be expected to teach a wide range of courses in all areas of the English major, both at the upper-division and graduate (M.A.) levels, as well as lower-division, introductory, and general education courses. Teaching assignments may include courses in Asian American Literature, Asian Literature, survey courses in American or Comparative Literature, and/or courses in children’s literature or creative writing. Faculty generally teach 3 to 4 classes per semester, with a reduced teaching load provided for the first two years. Evidence of an active research program and high-quality teaching is required. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Requirements

Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or a related field with an emphasis in Asian American Literature or a related field by August 2027. ABDs must show evidence of degree completion prior to appointment.
Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.
Evidence of successful, high-quality teaching.
Active research program with demonstrated evidence of, or clear potential for, high-quality peer-reviewed publication.
Potential for collegial participation in departmental, campus, and disciplinary communities.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching children’s literature or creative writing.
Tertiary emphasis in contemporary literature, queer literatures, feminist or women’s literatures.
Scholars with comparative or transnational approaches are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional expertise in teaching creative writing or children’s literature.

Responsibilities

Teach a wide range of courses in all areas of the English major, both at the upper-division and graduate (M.A.) levels, as well as lower-division, introductory, and general education courses.
Teach courses in Asian American Literature, Asian Literature, survey courses in American or Comparative Literature, and/or courses in children’s literature or creative writing.
Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
Advise students.
Serve on committees.
Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.