Department of Asian American Studies – College of Humanities and Social Sciences – Assistant Professor

Position

The Department of Asian American Studies at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with appointment to begin Fall 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar of ethnic studies or related fields with an emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific studies.

CSUF 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. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, serve on departmental and university-wide committees, and engage in community work. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. This faculty member will also be responsible for producing scholarship or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and 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 We will give preference 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.