California State University - Dominguez Hills, Chicana and Chicano Studies
Assistant Professor of Chicana/o Studies (Chicana/o Latina/o Politics)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Assistant Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies (Chicana/o Latina/o Politics)
College of Arts and Humanities
Position Announcement
The faculty of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for a Tenure Track position in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies to begin August 2018.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor will assume a normal teaching load of four undergraduate courses per semester in both lower-division and upper-division courses, including courses in the General Education curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to develop courses in his/her area of expertise. Excellence in teaching and research, including publication in area of expertise is expected and required. The Assistant Professor will also be responsible for student advising, and service to the university.
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, College of Arts and Humanities. Please visit the College website for more information: http://www4.csudh.edu/cah/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field; degree must be in hand by the time of appointment
- Expertise in Chicana/o/x and/or Latina/o/x political science, which may include, but is not limited to political theory, comparative politics, public administration, law, or international relations
- Evidence of successful and innovative teaching
- Evidence of a highly promising research agenda and commitment to on-going research and scholarly activity
- Demonstrated ability to teach interdisciplinary lower and upper division courses within the Chicana/o Studies and general education curriculum and develop new courses within area of expertise.
- Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interdisciplinary Chicana/o/x Latina/o/x political science research and scholarship
- Specialization and experience in community engagement with diverse populations
- Evidence of experience with service learning, community-based research and/or digital pedagogies
- Experience with high impact practices and pedagogies that promote student success, retention, and graduation.
- Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
Background Checks
- The successful candidate is required to complete a thorough background check, and the employment offer can be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying or falsified information.
How to Apply
While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017.
Register your online application/s at https://my.csudh.edu/psp/paaprd/EMPLOYEE/HDHPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL and have the following documents as a single file by November 1, 2017:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- List of 3 references with contact information
- Copy of Terminal Degree and unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
- A statement demonstrating how the candidate’s commitment to diversity is reflected in her/his teaching and/or scholarship
- Scholarly writing sample
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
Instructions on how to submit a single document link:
http://www4.csudh.edu/Assets/CSUDH-Sites/HR/docs/External-Applicant-FAQs-final.pdf
Applicants that are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified by the Search Committee and will be asked to request three (3) references to send letters of recommendation via email directly to:
Dr. Marisela Chávez
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771 or the Academic Affairs Personnel Services Office at (310) 243-3766.
Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at http://www.csudh.edu/dhpd/, or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3693.
Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Contact: |
Dr. Marisela Chávez, Search Committee Chair Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies California State University, Dominguez Hills |
Website: | https://my.csudh.edu/psp/paaprd/EMPLOYEE/HDHPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL |
Primary Category: | Chicana/o History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Political Science |
Posting Date: | 09/11/2017 |
Closing Date | 12/06/2017 |