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

Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis of
ethnic 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).

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless 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 a
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.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
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.

Application

A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
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:

• Inclusive excellence

is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of
diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational
success and high-quality learning and teaching. It is a way of
thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects
of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and
hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about
achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members
of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute
(Williams et al., 2005).

• 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 experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• Evidence of excellent teaching, which may include sample

syllabi (i.e., previously taught and planned courses in area of
expertise) and/or peer observations of teaching.

• One writing sample (ABD applicants to provide a minimum of 2

dissertation chapters).

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Semi-finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the references to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses of three individuals who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You may verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging into
your applicant portal.]

• Semi-finalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit

additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly
articles, portfolio, etc.).

Please direct all questions about the position to Search
Committee Chair Dr. Davorn Sisavath at dsisavath@fullerton.edu.

Application Deadline
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.

The College and Department
The mission of
the Department of Asian American Studies is to realize the
department's vision of achieving and sustaining social justice for
all through creating knowledge, teaching, and serving our
communities, with an emphasis on Asian and Pacific Islander
American communities. The department goals are to promote study and
research by, for, and about Asian and Pacific Islander Americans;
to teach students about the experiences of Asians and Pacific
Islanders in the US and in the world; to teach students critical
thinking and communication skills; to prepare students for social
and community engagement by providing opportunities to gain skills
and organizational experiences; and to advance social justice for
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

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 American and Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff
Association, the Asian Pacific American Resource Center, various
student organizations including the Student Association for Asian
American Studies, alumni, and various community-based organizations
in Orange County.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $7,465 to $7,608 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a
U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
For information on the University policy on support for
non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit
the Faculty/Staff Visas and Permanent Residency page: https://hr.fullerton.edu/risk-management/faculty-staff-visas-permanent-residency/default.php.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on
Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX
Coordinator.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/561545/assistant-professor-asian-american-studies-with-an-emphasis-of-ethnic-studies-or-related-fields-in-asian-american-or-pacific-islandernative-pacific-studies
je-6d95f8c4a82e4b3fb7de6b35461cf414