San José State University
Assistant Professor-African American Studies (Race and Technology)
San José State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Assistant Professor-African American Studies (Race and Technology)
Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of African American Studies (Race and Technology) School/Department Name: 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. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package. Target Start Date: August 2026 Application Deadline: October 15 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description
The Department of African American 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, including issues such as 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. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will examine how technologies replicate inequality, racism, and discrimination through design, data, and delivery. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in African American/Africana/Black Studies OR in a related field (i.e. Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences) from an accredited university. 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). Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications
Strong record of teaching & research excellence and a record of service. Willingness to examine and participate in professional development around instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and 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
The candidate will be expected to teach critical departmental survey and/or general education courses as well teach and develop undergraduate courses in their specialty areas. The candidate will participate in general education and program assessment. The candidate shall maintain an active research agenda. The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments. The candidate shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Other Duties
Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Statement
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.
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Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of African American Studies (Race and Technology) School/Department Name: 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. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package. Target Start Date: August 2026 Application Deadline: October 15 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description
The Department of African American 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, including issues such as 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. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will examine how technologies replicate inequality, racism, and discrimination through design, data, and delivery. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in African American/Africana/Black Studies OR in a related field (i.e. Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences) from an accredited university. 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). Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications
Strong record of teaching & research excellence and a record of service. Willingness to examine and participate in professional development around instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and 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
The candidate will be expected to teach critical departmental survey and/or general education courses as well teach and develop undergraduate courses in their specialty areas. The candidate will participate in general education and program assessment. The candidate shall maintain an active research agenda. The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments. The candidate shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Other Duties
Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Equal Employment Statement
San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.
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