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American Studies - Race & Ethnicity
Tenure Track
The Department of American Studies at California State University,
Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2008.
Position
We seek a specialist in race and ethnicity within the larger context
of American society and culture, with a preference for a focus on
California cultures. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate
courses in American Studies, as well as upper-division courses (which
are open to graduate students) in areas of specialization; advise
students; engage in scholarly activities; serve on academic committees
and contribute to department and university governance. Positive
decisions on tenure and promotion require excellent teaching as
well as research, peer-reviewed publications, and participation
in the university and the profession.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in American Studies or in American social/cultural history;
- University teaching experience;
- Ability to teach AMST 201 (Introduction to American Studies),
AMST 301 (American Character), and AMST 395 (California Cultures);
- Ability to teach advanced courses in race and ethnicity within
the larger context of American society and culture, with a preference
for a focus on California cultures;
- Evidence of effective teaching and potential for successful
research and scholarly publication;
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse
range of students and colleagues; and
- Ability to balance excellent teaching with outstanding scholarship
and professional service.
Job Control Number
23603G-08-002
Rank and Salary
The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track.
Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with rank,
experience, and qualifications. 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 program; and a defined-benefit
retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Appointment Date
August 2008
Application Procedure
To apply, please send a letter of interest along with a curriculum
vitae and three letters of recommendation to:
Professor Karen Lystra, Recruitment Chair
Department of American Studies
P.O. Box 6868
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
Phone: (714) 278-3860
Fax: (714) 278-5820
E-mail: klystra@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
To assure full consideration, application materials must be postmarked
by October 1, 2007.
For more information on the Department of American Studies, please
visit our website at: http://hss.fullerton.edu/amst/
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
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