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Assistant Professor of African American Studies

Employer
California State University, Fullerton
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 19, 2022

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Assistant Professor of African American Studies
Department of African American Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2023

The Department of African American Studies at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in African American Studies with a focus on Black Digital Humanities with appointment to begin Fall 2023.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. CSUF serves one of the largest student bodies in the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system, with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. The CSU is currently engaged in a directed multi-year initiative to improve graduation rates for all students with a particular focus on first-generation college students, low-socioeconomic students, Latinx, African American and Native American students. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through equity-minded teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position
The Department of African American Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the position of Assistant Professorship of African American Studies with a focus on Black Digital Humanities. The appointment will begin in Fall 2023. The appointed faculty member will be responsible for developing and teaching courses in Black Digital Humanities and creative expression.

The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline, such as Introduction to African American Studies, and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. Specific courses that this person will teach include Intro to Black Creative Expression, and Black Lives Matter Creative and Critical Ideas, Blacks in the Performing Arts, and/or Black Representations in Film. Faculty generally teach 3 classes per semester. A reduced teaching load is provided for the first two years.

The successful candidate is expected to provide students with hands on experience using digital tools to enhance research skills and professional development. The candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with the Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium, Institute for Black Intellectual Innovation (IBII), and will be responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. Candidate is expected to contribute and participate in the life and development of the department, increase majors and minors, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

The African American Studies Department is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and works closely with the Departments of Chicana and Chicano Studies, and Asian American Studies.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. The position offers the right candidate an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of a creative, energetic faculty building a dynamic, intellectually exciting interdisciplinary department. The successful candidate will be eager to join with colleagues in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways enabling students to acquire a transformative education on the way to a college degree.

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, English, Performance Studies, or a related field. ABDs must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date
  • Experience in Digital Humanities
  • Demonstrated experience and interest in topics related to a broad historical view of African American cultural theory and social relations
  • A strong record or potential of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment
  • Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
  • Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community
  • Demonstrated contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and service
  • Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in teaching of a very diverse student population, including first generation college students, low-socioeconomic students, and racially minoritized students

    Desired Qualifications
  • Specialization in Digital Humanities
  • Experience in Comparative/Digital Ethnic Studies
  • Familiarity with other humanities subdisciplines (i.e., Theater, Film, Dance, Literature).

    Application
    A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for Job #519114, and provide the following required materials:
  • cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications and preferred qualifications
  • curriculum vitae that includes works in progress (if applicable)
  • service statement that outlines potential contributions to dept, university, and/or community service
  • teaching statement that describes your pedagogical approach and how you create a welcome learning environment for Black and/or Latinx students
  • candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
  • This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.

  • a list of three references with relevant contact information
  • Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.

    Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Siobhan Brooks, African American Studies Department Chair, at skingbrooks@fullerton.edu or call 657‐278‐3847.

    Application Deadline
    To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2022.

    The College and Department
    The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and program offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them to be members of a global society participating in a wide range of professions or advanced academic or professional study. Students who graduate with a degree from the H&SS are assured of having depth of understanding in their field of study and the useful core skills that are most attractive to prospective employers and most useful for success in graduate school.

    The Department of African American Studies is an interdisciplinary intellectual community committed to advancing knowledge about Black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin American, Europe, and Africa. The department strives to interrogate the historical meanings and dimensions of slavery, colonialism, resistance and freedom, and explore their implications for contemporary political, social, and cultural expressions of Black identity.

    Additional Information

    Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

    Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

    The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

    A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

    Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

    Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).

    CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@fullerton.edu.

    In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

    To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/519114/assistant-professor-of-african-american-studies jeid-ab4573fc515ca041a7e3af9886b47a81

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