Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies; emphasis of ethnic studies or related fields

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

Department of Asian American Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

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).

This position is open and available to allregardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in an university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.

I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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.

• 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.

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

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 31, 2026
. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2027. The position is open until filled.

ASAM is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest college within CSUF, offering 23 undergraduate degrees, 38 minors, and 15 graduate degrees. Our college mission is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible graduates able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. ASAM often collaborates with the Department of African American Studies, the Department of Chicana/o Studies, the Asian…