WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Women's Studies
Tenure-Track

The Women's Studies program at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Women's Studies.

Position
The area of emphasis is open. Areas of special interest include religion and geopolitical feminism, feminist visual culture, or women's health and the environment. We are looking for a colleague to complement a small but growing program of two humanists and two social scientists.

The main responsibilities of this position are to develop and teach introductory and core Women's Studies courses. Department faculty also have opportunities to develop courses in their areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the program, advise students, serve on academic committees, and participate in the broader disciplinary community, as well as engage in an active research agenda.

Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publication, and service at the department, College, and University level.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. by the time of appointment
  • Background and research specialization in Women's Studies, and experience with feminist methodologies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching of a very diverse, often first-generation student population.
  • A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment, and experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community is expected.
  • The individual should also be familiar with and have an interest in developing innovative technology skills to use in teaching.

Rank and Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to teach in January and/or during the summer for additional salary. Faculty may also apply for intramural grants to do research during those months. 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

Job Control Number
23603G-08-003

Appointment Date
August 2008

Application Procedure
Please submit: (1) a cover letter describing teaching and research experience and interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) one sample syllabus, (4) a writing sample, and (5) three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Renae M. Bredin
Women's Studies Program, H-214
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
(714) 278-3742
Email: rbredin@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
Review of applications begins immediately. To assure full consideration, please submit all required application materials by October 12, 2007; position will remain open until filled. For more information about the program, visit our web site http://hss.fullerton.edu/womens/

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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