Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis of ethnic studies or related fields 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 with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The advanced rank will include up to two years of service credit (time counted toward the normal six-year probationary period).

We seek a teacher-scholar of ethnic studies or related fields with an emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific studies. Faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, individually mentored projects, and faculty-student collaborations on papers and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies
• Develop courses in their area(s) of specialization
• Produce scholarship or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
• Teach broadly in the curricula of the department
• Advise students
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees
• Engage in community work
• Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department
• Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with scholarly expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Transpacific studies
• Critical Filipinx studies
• Pacific Islander/Native Pacific studies
• Critical SWANA (South West Asian North African) diaspora studies
• Queer studies

Application Materials

To apply, visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for position 561545, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required and/or preferred qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies sufficient for initial review)
• 500-word-maximum teaching statement describing experience, training and philosophy
• 500-word-maximum research statement describing current and future projects
• 500-word-maximum service statement describing experience and interests
• 500-word-maximum statement on commitment to inclusive excellence, with concrete examples of how you will support students in one or more of the following areas:
  • Contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship
  • Experience in service activities reflective of a diverse student population
  • Experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment
  • Experience integrating creative activities inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities
• Evidence of excellent teaching, which may include sample syllabi (previously taught and planned courses in area of expertise) and/or peer observations of teaching
• One writing sample (ABD applicants to provide a minimum of 2 dissertation chapters)
• A list of three references with relevant contact information (semi-finalists must submit three letters of recommendation)

Semi-finalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 31, 2026. The position is open until filled. Direct all questions to Search Committee Chair Dr. Davorn Sisavath at dsisavath@fullerton.edu.

Pay & Benefits

• Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range: $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year)
• Anticipated hiring range: $7,465 to $7,608 per month
• Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available
• Comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-