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New River Community College

Assistant Professor, Chicana/o Studies (with specialization in the interdiscipli

New River Community College, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632

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Assistant Professor, Chicana/o Studies (with specialization in the interdisciplinary study of Chicanx and Latinx visual culture and immigration) Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Assistant Professor

Fall 2026

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Chicana and Chicano Studies with an appointment to begin Fall 2026. CSUF is a minority‑serving institution with a Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.

Position The candidate will be a specialist in the interdisciplinary study of Chicanx and Latinx visual culture and immigration. Expected responsibilities include:

Teaching broadly within the department’s curriculum, including introductory, core, and Ethnic Studies Requirement courses.

Developing courses in their area(s) of specialization.

Producing scholarship or equivalent creative activities commensurate with the Department Personal Standards requirements for tenure.

Mentoring students and serving on departmental and university‑wide committees.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or related fields with an interdisciplinary focus on visual culture and immigration. ABDs may apply but must show evidence of completing the degree by appointment.

Demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

A strong record of scholarly and/or creative accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment.

Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and communities.

Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Preferred Qualification

Ability to teach and build curriculum in lower and upper‑division courses focused on visual culture and immigration with an emphasis in Latinx and Central American Studies.

Evidence of effective use of a variety of instructional methods and learning modalities.

Commitment to cocurricular activities and engagement with campus and regional communities.

Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full‑time faculty, search for the position number 553373, and provide the following required materials:

1‑2 page cover letter responding to the required and preferred qualifications.

Abbreviated curriculum vitae addressing teaching experience, scholarly and creative activities, and service to university.

500‑word maximum teaching statement describing experience and philosophy.

500‑word maximum research statement describing current and future projects.

500‑word maximum service statement describing experience and/or projected service activities (professional, departmental/university, and/or community).

Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). Details can be provided in the format described in the original posting.

Sample syllabus of new course proposal in the area of expertise.

One writing sample (ABD applicants to provide a minimum of two dissertation chapters).

Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).

FOR ABD CANDIDATE ONLY: Letter from Dissertation Adviser addressing progress toward completing ABD before start of appointment.

List of three references with relevant contact information.

Finalists will submit three letters of recommendation. Candidates should have two recommenders ready to submit letters upon request during the search process.

Application Deadline All application materials must be received by January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

The College and Department The Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at CSUF is an interdisciplinary department offering a B.A. in Ethnic Studies with an option in Chicana/o Studies and a Minor in Chicana/o Studies. The curriculum includes over 30 interdisciplinary courses, many of which fulfill university‑wide electives and general education requirements, including the Ethnic Studies requirement. The department averages approximately 100 majors and minors per year and graduates about 15 majors annually. The mission is to cultivate critical thinkers, knowledge producers, and community leaders who enact joyful and just alternative futures rooted in Chicanx/Latinx ways of knowing.

Compensation The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) salary range is $6,221–$13,224 monthly. The anticipated hiring range is $7,465–$7,608 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The California Equal Pay Act prohibits paying employees less than opposite sex or other race/ethnicity for substantially similar work. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‑up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits Comprehensive benefits include 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. Additional information can be found at https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/. Graduate students and new faculty may also receive research and professional development opportunities through the Diversity and Inclusion Resource Centers and other university programs.

CSU Policies The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check is required. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Notice of non‑discrimination is available at http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php. CSU’s out‑of‑state employment policy requires faculty to perform work within the State of California. CSUF is not sponsoring new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions. For tenure‑track faculty positions, CSUF is not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025. However, H‑1B petitions for individuals currently in the U.S. holding valid non‑immigrant status visas (F‑1, J‑1, O‑1) may be filed without the fee.

Contact Dr. Erualdo Gonzalez: egonzalez@fullerton.edu or 657‑278‑7672.

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