Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies; emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Isla

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

Department of Asian American Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Assistant Professor

Fall 2026

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. The advanced rank will include up to two years of service credit (time counted toward the normal six‑year probationary period).

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority‑serving institution, with a Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. Our 45,000 Titans, including international students, study in 122 dynamic degree programs. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility.

Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines.

The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive.

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.

• 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
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups

• 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…