Department of Ethnic Studies
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Review of applications begins December 4, 2023. Position will remain open until filled.
The Ethnic Studies Department has been in existence for more than 50 years at Sacramento State. The Department is comprised of the following programs: Asian American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, General Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, Pan African Studies, and Teachers in Urban Settings or Teachers in Bilingual Education. Ethnic Studies is a degree-granting interdisciplinary program offering course work in the study of the past and present histories, cultures, languages and issues that define ethnic group experiences in the United States. In addition to its teaching mission, the department is involved in research and community-based projects.
The Department of Ethnic Studies is housed in the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, consisting of 11 academic departments, three independent and interdisciplinary academic programs, and several centers and institutes. The College is a congenial and cohesive unit both academically and administratively. Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. To this end, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals with the commitment and ability to work with our diverse student populations, staff, and faculty.
For more information about this department:
https://www.csus.edu/college/
POSITION DETAILS:
The
Department of Ethnic Studies at California State University, Sacramento
invites applications for two tenure-track
Assistant Professor positions beginning Fall 2024. The successful
candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Chicanx/Latinx
Studies, related field or appropriate terminal degree such as J.D.
(Juris Doctor). ABD candidates will be considered and required
to complete the doctoral degree by July 1, 2024.
The Department seeks candidates who demonstrate potential to teach lower-division and upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in Ethnic Studies, including ETHN 11: Introduction to Ethnic Studies; ETHN 30: Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies; ETHN 100: Ethnic America; ETHN 130: Chicano/Mexican-American Experience; and ETHN 131: La Raza Studies.
JOB DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Review of applications begins December 4, 2023. Position will remain open until filled.
Required documents:
Letters of Recommendation (three, confidential) may be required of finalists only.
OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:
The classification annual salary range for this position is $64,860 - $143,928; the anticipated
annual starting salary is $75,000.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento
State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five
miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along
the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational
areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork
Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in
the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is
a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students
coming not only from the Greater Sacramento
Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800
faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
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California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the
principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants
for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital
status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only
those individuals who are lawfully authorized
to accept employment in the United States.
It
is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide
reasonable accommodations for qualified
persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for
employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as
part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit
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The
University is committed to creating an education and working
environment free from
discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence,
dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory
training for new employees, visit
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statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime
prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and
alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics
of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3)
calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police
Service Center located in the University Union.
Background Check Disclaimer
A
background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily
before any candidate can be offered a position with California State
University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current California State University,
Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Effective May 2023, per the
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all
California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing
office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant
indications.
Out of State Employment
Per
CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial
employment (or return
from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are
required to perform their work from within the State of California.
Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work
in the State of California if their assignment is
in-person.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate
will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest
degree earned
and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California
State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).
Advertised:
November 01, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled