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

CSU Careers•Fullerton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian American Literature, with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. CSUF is a large public university committed to student success, innovation, and collaboration. It is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The department is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which offers a wide range of degrees and serves a large student population. Faculty members are expected to be teacher-scholars, contributing to research, teaching, and service. This position specifically seeks scholars with expertise in Asian American literature, with a preference for those with comparative or transnational approaches. Additional expertise in teaching creative writing or children's literature is highly desired, as is tertiary expertise in contemporary literatures, comparative literatures, and/or feminist/women's literature. The appointee will teach a variety of courses at the upper-division, graduate (M.A.), and lower-division levels, including general education courses. Faculty typically teach 3-4 classes per semester, with a reduced teaching load for the first two years. Evidence of an active research program and high-quality teaching is required, along with contributions to departmental life, student advising, committee service, and 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

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.
Tertiary teaching expertise in contemporary literatures, comparative literatures, and/or feminist/women’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.
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.
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.