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

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, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant position in Chicana and Chicano Studies with an appointment to begin Fall 2026.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at CSUF is a leader in the region in researching and analyzing Chicana/o and Latina/o histories, contributions, and experiences. We are dedicated to faculty progress toward tenure. Faculty in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies have various opportunities to apply for travel, professional development, research, creative activities, and programming funding, including college-level funding, Ethnic Studies Requirement and the Mellon Foundation Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice Grant. The department has commitments in Orange County, with proximity to thriving grassroots and working-class artistic cultural hubs, such as Anaheim and Santa Ana.

Position
The Department of Chicana/o Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with appointment to begin Fall 2026. We seek a specialist in the interdisciplinary study of Chicanx and Latinx visual culture and immigration.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to students in the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to teach broadly within their department's curriculum, mentor students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include developing and teaching introductory, core, and Ethnic Studies Requirement courses in the discipline, as well as developing courses in their area(s) of specialization. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship and/or equivalent creative activities commensurate with the Department Personal Standards requirements for tenure.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or related fields with an interdisciplinary study of visual culture and immigration (ABDs may apply but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date)
• 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 in 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, please visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/553373/assistant-professor-chicanao-studies-with-specialization-in-the-interdisciplinary-study-of-chicanx-and-latinx-visual-culture-and-immigration, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 553373, and provide the following required materials:

• 1-2 page cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications 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)
• sample syllabus of new course proposal in the area of expertise
• one writing sample (ABD applicants to provide a minimum of 2 dissertation chapters)
• graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)
• FOR ABD Candidate Only: Letter from Dissertation Adviser addressing progress to completing ABD before start of appointment
• a list of three references with relevant contact information

Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation.
Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Erualdo Gonzalez at egonzalez@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-7672.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 5, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

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.