Job Details

California State University, Chico

Assistant or Associate Professor of Multicultural & Gender Studies

Recruitment Number: FA0176

Posting Period:
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2019. Completed applications received after that date may be considered.

Applicants must provide:
a cover letter addressing the candidates qualifications for this position, including their plans to contribute to the diversity, equity & inclusion efforts of the department and university ; a current CV which includes the name and contact information of three (3) references, and a summary of student evaluations of teaching (if available).

All applicants must apply online at:
http://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/5820

Application packets submitted via email or in person to the department will not be considered.


Department: Multicult & Gender Studies

Position Information:
The Department of Multicultural and Gender Studies at California State University, Chico, is searching for a probationary tenure-track assistant or associate professor to start August 18, 2020. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, excellent teachers, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success.

CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The university enrolls over 17,000 students annually; 43% are white, 33% are Latinx, 5% are Asian, 3% are African American, .5% are Native American and 5% are multi-racial/ethnic. We proudly hold Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation, and over half of our students will be the first generation in their family to earn a bachelor's degree.

The ideal candidate will share Chico State's demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, have prior experience working in culturally and socio-economically diverse learning environments, and contribute to student success through inclusive pedagogy, research and service to the university and surrounding North State communities. We invite you to apply to our welcoming teacher/scholar environment where you can have a successful career.


Minimum Education and Experience:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant discipline, with a strong research and teaching background in Multicultural/Inter-Ethnic Studies, using an intersectional lens. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the doctorate must be completed prior to the beginning of the academic year (August 17, 2020).
Additionally, candidates must document:
(1) a solid preparation and interest in contemporary African American or American Indian issues and identities;
(2) evidence of cultural knowledge of and experience with the community(ies) of study;
(3) proven excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level;
(4) demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
(5) superior human relations skills; AND
(6) potential for and commitment to professional activities and growth.


Additional Requirements and Responsibilities for this position:
Expectations include: pursuing research and/or creative activities; teaching a variety of courses in Multicultural Gender Studies
https://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/19/search/courses/MCGS.html (including GE) through an intersectional lens, including courses within the area of specialty:

African American studies
https://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/19/search/courses/AFAM.html
or
American Indian studies
http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/19/ and service within MCGS (e.g. outreach, recruitment, retention, mentoring, and otherwise helping foster the success of students; student advising; curricular development; and honors thesis direction, etc.) as well as at the levels of College, University, and Profession.

The successful candidate will work with other colleagues to accomplish our MCGS Strategic Plan and build enrollment in our intersectional programs. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Potential courses in the new hires teaching rotation, depending on their area of specialty:

Course # Course Title

MCGS 145 Learning from Women of Color in Leadership
MCGS 155 (including Writing Intensive, Camp Wildcat, and U-Course sections)

Introduction to Multicultural & Gender Studies:
MCGS 240 Socioeconomic Class and Food Injustice: Inequities Across Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Lines (including online sections)
MCGS 310 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues and Identities (including Writing Intensive and online sections)
MCGS 380 Gender, Race, Sexuality,
Science, and Society
MCGS 458 Leading Social Change
MCGS 489 Internship (& Informed Activism Seminar)
MCGS 495 Senior Research Seminar

If specialty is AIST:

AIST 170 Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIST 410 Contemporary North
American Indian Issues and Identities
AIST 425 American Indian Sovereignty
and U.S. Federal Law
AIST/ENGL 252 American Indian Literature
AIST/HIST 230 The American Indian (Native American History)
PHIL 336 American Indian Environmental Philosophy

If specialty is AFAM:
AFAM 170 Introduction to African
American Studies
AFAM 211 African Americans & Sport
AFAM 231 African American History
AFAM 320 Hip-Hop Culture
AFAM 355 The Sociology of African
Americans

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.


Recruitment Preferences:
Preference for candidates with experience in mentoring, outreach and retention efforts with students of color and/or students from other historically underserved groups; demonstrated proficiency with interdisciplinary, inclusive and/or student-centered pedagogy; training and experience in high quality online teaching and learning; involvement in curriculum development and/or program development; and/or knowledge of and/or established relationships (or strong potential for establishing relationships) with African American or American Indian communities in Northern California. Experience in leadership and broader knowledge of university processes are also a plus.


Contact & Special Recruitment Information:
Please apply online at:
http://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/5820

Job-related questions should be directed to:
Dr. Sara E. Cooper, Chair
Multicultural & Gender Studies
California State University
Chico, CA 95929-0420
scooper@csuchico.edu / 530-898-5158


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: CLICK TO APPLY

About the University, Hiring Department and Community:
Multicultural and Gender Studies is the academic face of diversity and inclusion at CSU Chico, ever striving to embody, inculcate, promote and celebrate the values of multicultural respect, awareness and understanding as fundamental to the socially and environmentally responsible democratic citizen. We are a diverse community of scholars and activists working together to critically examine gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, ability, race, and ethnicity and to cultivate social justice through informed activism. The department offers a BA in Multicultural & Gender Studies (option in Ethnic Studies or Womens Studies) as well as a BA in Intesectional Chicanx/Latinx Studies and seven minors. See http://www.csuchico.edu/mcgs/ and http://www.csuchico.edu/bss/ for more information. Detailed information about Chico State is available at https://www.csuchico.edu/about/

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda.

A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by visiting: https://www.csuchico.edu/clery/_assets/documents/annual-security-report.pdf

All positions are contingent on funding.


Benefits:
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).


California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. California State University, Chico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act employer. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the California State University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by accessing the following web site: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/







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