San José State University
Assistant Professor-African American Studies (Race and Technology)
San José State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Job no:
550878
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
San José Position Title:
Assistant Professor of African American Studies (Race and Technology) Department:
Department of African American Studies Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86,000 – $90,000. Benefits:
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s benefits package. Target Start Date:
August 2026 Application Deadline:
October 15 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description
The Department of African American Studies at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor with a specialization in Race and Technology beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will examine how race intersects with technological development, including but not limited to AI systems, algorithmic bias, surveillance, digital equity, and the sociopolitical impacts of emerging technologies on Black communities. The candidate will support and expand curriculum and engage in research that offers students ways to understand both historical and contemporary notions of race and our evolving relationship with, and dependency on, technology. The ideal candidate will examine how technologies replicate inequality, racism, and discrimination through design, data, and delivery. The successful candidate will teach interdisciplinary courses, conduct critical research, and engage in public scholarship that advances equity and justice in the tech-driven world. The department is committed to inclusive excellence and advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students; approximately 45% of undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive spaces for mutual learning and knowledge exchange for all students. Applicants are invited to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence with their application. A guide to writing this statement can be found in the guidelines for SJSU Inclusive Excellence. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in African American/Africana/Black Studies or in a related field from an accredited university (Ph.D. must be conferred by the start of the appointment). Record of scholarly activity in or demonstrated commitment to the area of race and technology. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and advising for undergraduate and graduate students. Effective communication and collaboration with a range of constituents (e.g. students, community members, faculty colleagues, administrators). Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might be gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Strong record of teaching and research excellence and a record of service. Willingness to engage in professional development around instructional, relational, and classroom practices to support historically underserved students. An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion within higher education influence student participation and outcomes. Evidence of undergraduate and graduate student mentoring. Key Responsibilities Teach critical departmental survey and/or general education courses and develop undergraduate courses in their specialty areas. Participate in general education and program assessment. Maintain an active research agenda. Participate in shared governance and service assignments on department, college, and university levels. Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a highly diverse student population through inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Other Duties Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under applicable laws and university policy. Faculty duties may require compliance with Clery Act reporting, campus security training, and other safety requirements as appropriate to the role. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Inclusive excellence statement (separate statement or addressed in the letter of interest) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy Research plans Three references with contact information Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair: Travis D. Boyce (travis.boyce@sjsu.edu) Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The offer may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if information has been knowingly withheld or falsified. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment. Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification The annual security and fire safety information (Clery Act) is available in the university’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report. Paper copies are available upon request. Advertised:
September 03, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Open until filled
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Job no:
550878
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
San José Position Title:
Assistant Professor of African American Studies (Race and Technology) Department:
Department of African American Studies Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86,000 – $90,000. Benefits:
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s benefits package. Target Start Date:
August 2026 Application Deadline:
October 15 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description
The Department of African American Studies at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor with a specialization in Race and Technology beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will examine how race intersects with technological development, including but not limited to AI systems, algorithmic bias, surveillance, digital equity, and the sociopolitical impacts of emerging technologies on Black communities. The candidate will support and expand curriculum and engage in research that offers students ways to understand both historical and contemporary notions of race and our evolving relationship with, and dependency on, technology. The ideal candidate will examine how technologies replicate inequality, racism, and discrimination through design, data, and delivery. The successful candidate will teach interdisciplinary courses, conduct critical research, and engage in public scholarship that advances equity and justice in the tech-driven world. The department is committed to inclusive excellence and advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students; approximately 45% of undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive spaces for mutual learning and knowledge exchange for all students. Applicants are invited to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence with their application. A guide to writing this statement can be found in the guidelines for SJSU Inclusive Excellence. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in African American/Africana/Black Studies or in a related field from an accredited university (Ph.D. must be conferred by the start of the appointment). Record of scholarly activity in or demonstrated commitment to the area of race and technology. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and advising for undergraduate and graduate students. Effective communication and collaboration with a range of constituents (e.g. students, community members, faculty colleagues, administrators). Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might be gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Strong record of teaching and research excellence and a record of service. Willingness to engage in professional development around instructional, relational, and classroom practices to support historically underserved students. An understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion within higher education influence student participation and outcomes. Evidence of undergraduate and graduate student mentoring. Key Responsibilities Teach critical departmental survey and/or general education courses and develop undergraduate courses in their specialty areas. Participate in general education and program assessment. Maintain an active research agenda. Participate in shared governance and service assignments on department, college, and university levels. Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a highly diverse student population through inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Other Duties Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under applicable laws and university policy. Faculty duties may require compliance with Clery Act reporting, campus security training, and other safety requirements as appropriate to the role. Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Inclusive excellence statement (separate statement or addressed in the letter of interest) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy Research plans Three references with contact information Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair: Travis D. Boyce (travis.boyce@sjsu.edu) Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The offer may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if information has been knowingly withheld or falsified. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment. Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification The annual security and fire safety information (Clery Act) is available in the university’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report. Paper copies are available upon request. Advertised:
September 03, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Open until filled
#J-18808-Ljbffr