Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies)

About the role

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 appointment to begin Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies.
• Develop courses in their area(s) of specialization.
• Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
• Serve on committees.
• Engage in community work.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in ethnic studies or related field, 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.
• Experience balancing excellent teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Qualifications

• Emphases in history; cultural studies (literature, digital/media studies, music); colonialism, empire, and war; queer of color theories; women of color feminist theories; diaspora; and/or community and social movements.
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional and/or comparative approaches.
• Evidence of effective use of a variety of instructional methods and learning modalities.
• Evidence of successful scholarly/creative works and publications.
• Evidence of engagement with student co-curricular activities and Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emphases in history; cultural studies (literature, digital/media studies, music); colonialism, empire, and war; queer of color theories; women of color feminist theories; diaspora; and/or community and social movements.
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional and/or comparative approaches.
• Evidence of effective use of a variety of instructional methods and learning modalities.
• Evidence of successful scholarly/creative works and publications.
• Evidence of engagement with student co-curricular activities and Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities.

Pay

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,465 to $7,608 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026.