Assistant Prof. Chicana/o Studies, CSU Channel Islands
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Chicana/Chicano Studies
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California State University Channel Islands seeks candidates in Chicana/o Studies with strong expertise in one of these two areas: social justice and/or cultural studies. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research and teaching focuses on (in)justice issues, broadly defined, that may include the criminal justice system, prison industrial complex, law and socio-economic inequality; we are also interested in candidates whose interdisciplinary work focuses on discourse analysis and visual critique that blends theory and practice, film, multi-media, art, music, critical race, gender, and queer studies. The candidate is expected to strengthen our commitment to creating interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on transborder Chicana/o cultural traditions and the formations of social movements.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must have earned a Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in Chicano/a Studies or related field by the time of appointment.
- Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellent undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have a record of or detailed agenda for scholarship, experience in or commitment to advising and mentoring students, and a strong commitment to team work, community service learning, and interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
- As a condition of employment, this position will require a background check. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
For more information and to apply online please visit our website at: www.csucifacultyjobs.com.
Application review begins on November 1, 2016.