Assistant Professor, Chicana​/o Studies; specialization interdisciplinary study

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 under representation 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 co-curricular activities and engagement with campus and regional communities

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply,…