Temporary Faculty Pool, Asian Pacific Studies

California State University Dominguez Hills•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Asian Pacific Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. The Asian-Pacific Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in the study of Asian and Pacific Islander societies and cultures, emphasizing a transnational perspective. The major and minor in Asian-Pacific Studies are designed for students seeking to either complement their studies of other civilizations and cultures or to pursue graduate study, Foreign Service, international business, teaching careers, or work in health science fields and community services. It is structured to provide an understanding of the social, political, and cultural aspects of Asia and the Pacific region through courses in Asian and Pacific history, politics, art, literature, language, popular culture, and philosophy. It also provides an understanding of the transnational connections between the Asian Pacific region and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as the history and contemporary issues of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Asian, Asian American Studies, ethnic studies or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. in Asian, Asian American Studies, ethnic studies or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).