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Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies

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 2027. The advanced rank will include up to two years of service credit (time counted toward the normal six-year probationary period).

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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.

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). choose full-time faculty, search for the position 561545, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required and/or preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are 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 the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
• Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
• Your…