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

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

Department of Asian American Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, California State University, Fullerton

Tenure‐track Assistant Professor, appointment to begin Fall 2026 (advanced rank includes up to two years of service credit).

• Develop and teach introductory and core courses in Asian American studies and ethnic studies, and courses in your area(s) of specialization.
• Produce scholarship or creative work appropriate for a tenure‑track faculty position.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Serve on departmental and university‑wide committees.
• Engage in community outreach and broader disciplinary activities.

• Ph.D. in ethnic studies or a 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 excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Strong record of scholarly or creative accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Commitment to service at the department, university, professional, and community levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
• Commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

• Emphases in history, cultural studies, colonialism, empire, 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 diverse instructional methods and learning modalities.
• Evidence of successful scholarly/creative works and publications.
• Evidence of engagement with student co‑curricular activities and Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities.

Monthly salary range: $6,221 to $13,224 (12 monthly payments per academic year). Anticipated hiring range: $7,465 to $7,608 per month. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver; campus childcare access; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system. Additional benefits such as summer research grants, moving expenses, startup funds, and reduced teaching load may be available.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and a minority‑serving institution. CSUF is designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution and has earned the Seal of Excelencia. CSUF is committed to equity, inclusion, and justice for all students, faculty, staff, and community members.

All application materials must be received by December 9, 2025. The position is open until filled.

For questions regarding the position, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Eliza Noh at enoh.