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Assistant Professor

Cal State University, Fullerton
Posted: October 25, 2007

Description:
Cultural Studies with an Emphasis in Literature

Deadline:
February 12, 2008

Minimum Requirements:
• PhD (advanced ABD's considered) in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies, American Studies/Civilization, Women'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.
• Doctorate completed by August 2008. If ABD, please have your dissertation chair provide a letter indicating your progress to date and detailing a timeline to completion.
• Strong commitment to excellence in student-centered teaching and in research.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and faculty.
• A genuine interest in becoming part of an energetic faculty team dedicated to conducting community-oriented research and enhancing student learning.

Preferred Qualifications:
Diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches including: cultural and literary analysis, critical ethnographies, critical race theory, feminist epistemologies, narrative, testimonials, and autobiography.

Documents Required:
Your 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.

Contact Information:
Chicana/o Search Committee
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Additional information:
http://diversity.fullerton.edu/HSS-Chicana%20Studies.htm.

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