{"id":168,"date":"2008-06-15T19:05:10","date_gmt":"2008-06-16T02:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malcs.net\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2008-06-15T19:05:10","modified_gmt":"2008-06-16T02:05:10","slug":"job-asst-prof-chicana-chicano-studies-csu-fullerton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malcs.org\/archive-2017\/2008\/06\/15\/job-asst-prof-chicana-chicano-studies-csu-fullerton\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Asst. Prof. Chicana &amp; Chicano Studies, CSU Fullerton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at CSU-Fullerton has been authorized to conduct a tenure-track search for a new faculty member whose work emphasizes Culture &amp; Literature. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in circulating the link herein and attachment to any and all interested parties. Interested persons can find all the relevant application information at the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/diversity.fullerton.edu\/HSS-ChicanaStds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/diversity.fullerton.edu\/HSS-ChicanaStds.htm<\/a><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Thank you for your time and assistance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Rob Castro<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Robert F. Castro Ph.D., J.D.,Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\">Chicana and Chicano Studies Department, California State University, Fullerton<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Cultural Studies with an Emphasis in Literature, Tenure-Track<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at Cal State Fullerton                is undergoing a period of rapid, planned growth. The campus is a                federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (Title V) and                fifth in the nation in graduating Hispanics with bachelor&#8217;s degrees.                We seek a highly motivated, collegial individual to teach courses,                conduct research, and to develop curriculum in cultural studies                with an emphasis on literature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department is interested in reviewing applications from candidates                whose interdisciplinary work focuses on race, class and gender within                the following areas: Cultural\/Ethnic Studies, Chicana\/o Literature,                Comparative Literature, and Spanish American Literature. Teaching                responsibilities include courses such as: &#8220;Chicana\/o Literature,&#8221;                &#8220;Main Trends in Spanish American Literature,&#8221; Mexican                Heritage,&#8221; and &#8220;Mexican Literature Since 1940.&#8221; This                position will also require the faculty member to teach courses like:                &#8220;Introduction to Chicano Studies,&#8221; &#8220;Introduction                to Ethnic Studies,&#8221; and &#8220;Communication Skills.&#8221; Faculty                have opportunities to develop new courses in their specialties.                Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching,                research resulting in peer-reviewed publications, and participation                in the broader intellectual community. Faculty members are responsible                for advising undergraduate students and student organizations, as                well as participating in departmental and university committees.<\/p>\n<p>Substantive research domains are open, but relevant concentrations                include: cultural politics\/empowerment, global feminisms, poverty\/labor,                race, community &amp; family, Mexican history, human rights\/social                justice, border studies &#8211; immigration. Applications whose work emphasizes                transnational, international, and\/or critical perspectives between                Chicana\/o and other Latina\/o populations are particularly welcome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diversity.fullerton.edu\/HSS-ChicanaStds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Full ad here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Required<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD (advanced ABD&#8217;s considered) in Chicana\/o Studies, Ethnic                  Studies, American Studies\/Civilization, Women&#8217;s Studies, or other                  similar interdisciplinary degree programs; or in more traditional                  areas such as Anthropology, History, Spanish, English, Rhetoric,                  Comparative Literature, Religious Studies, Philosophy, or other                  similar disciplinary degree programs with a focus in Chicana\/o                  Studies and\/or Ethnic Studies.<\/li>\n<li>Doctorate completed by August 2009. If ABD, please have your                  dissertation chair provide a letter indicating your progress to                  date and detailing a timeline to completion.<\/li>\n<li>Strong commitment to excellence in student-centered teaching                  and in research.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse                  range of students and faculty.<\/li>\n<li>A genuine interest in becoming part of an energetic faculty                  team dedicated to conducting community-oriented research and enhancing                  student learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Also desirable<\/span>: Diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological                approaches including: cultural and literary analysis, critical ethnographies,                critical race theory, feminist epistemologies, narrative, testimonials,                and autobiography<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rank and Salary<\/strong><br \/>\nThe position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track.                Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with rank, experience,                and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the                state legislature. Additional teaching opportunities during summer                are frequently available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package                is available which includes: health\/vision\/dental plans, spouse,                domestic partner, and\/or dependent fee waiver, access to campus                child-care as well as affordable housing programs, and a generous                defined benefit retirement (pension plan) through the state system,                as well as optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed                description of benefits, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.fullerton.edu\/Benefits\/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/hr.fullerton.edu\/Benefits\/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Control Number<\/strong><br \/>\n23603G-09-010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appointment Date<\/strong><br \/>\nAugust 2009<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Procedure<\/strong><br \/>\nYour dossier for the position must include a letter of application                describing teaching philosophy and experience as well as research                interests and accomplishments, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching                excellence, graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation                addressing your teaching and research. Candidates should also include                a writing sample and, optionally, a sample syllabus.<\/p>\n<p>Please send all materials to:<\/p>\n<p>Chicana\/o Search Committee<br \/>\nDepartment of Chicana and Chicano Studies<br \/>\nCalifornia State University, Fullerton<br \/>\nP.O. Box 6868<br \/>\nFullerton, CA 92834-6868<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nAll applications must be complete by October 31, 2008 for full consideration.                The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately                after the aforementioned deadline and continue its review until                the position is filled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at CSU-Fullerton has been authorized to conduct a tenure-track search for a new faculty member whose work emphasizes Culture &amp; Literature. 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