Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies (with an emphasis in Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific Studies)

Department of Asian American Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2026

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 2026. The advanced rank will include up to two years of service credit (time counted toward the normal six-year probationary period).

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution, with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. Our 45,000 Titans, including international students, study in 122 dynamic degree programs. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive. 

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 2026. 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 or related field, 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

• Emphases in history; cultural studies (literature, digital/media studies, music); colonialism, empire, and war; queer of color theories; women of color feminist theories; diaspora; and/or community and social movements
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional and/or comparative approaches
• Evidence of effective use of a variety of instructional methods and learning modalities
• Evidence of successful scholarly/creative works and publications
• Evidence of engagement with student co-curricular activities and Asian American or Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the 553089 and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter addressing the required and/or preferred qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• 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 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.
    1. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
    2. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
    3. Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment. 
    4. Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
• Evidence of excellent teaching:
• Sample syllabi (i.e., previously taught and new course proposals in area of expertise)
• Teaching peer observations
• Professional development training
• 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.).
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

Please direct all questions about the position to Search Committee Chair Dr. Eliza Noh at enoh@fullerton.edu. 

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 9, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026. 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.

Additional Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

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.

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 (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).

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.

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 applicants for H-1B employment that are 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.