Job Posting for Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies at The California State University

San Francisco State University, Department of American Indian Studies, offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 7, 2024. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests complement existing department expertise.We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment --

through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.F.A, or equivalent terminal degree in relevant discipline from an accredited

program. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.

• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.

About San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and

reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

Mission Statement

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

About the Department

American Indian Studies has developed an interdisciplinary and comparative curriculum committed to providing educational programs and services to American Indian communities in California and North America. It offers students a solid theoretical and applied framework for

understanding American Indian histories and contemporary cultures. It is distinguished in its continuing work with community organizations, tribes, and other academic disciplines to foster understanding about the political and social importance of Native sovereignty and self-determination

inclusive of the Native Peoples of the north Americas.

Responsibilities:

The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching, mentoring and

advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship record in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.

Compensation:

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is: $88,000 to $90,500 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,333 to $7,542 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm). Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

Application Procedure

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. To apply, please upload the following materials:

1. Cover letter (relating your experience to the required qualifications)

2. Curriculum vitae

3. A diversity statement that is no more than 500 words that provides an understanding of your

capabilities to address diversity in support of SFSU’s diverse student and community

populations. Please provide specific examples of how you have addressed diversity in your

teaching, research, and service.

4. One sample of scholarly work, samples of creative work as relevant

5. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2023.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Gabriela Segovia-McGahan, American Indian

Studies, Department Coordinator, at gsegovia@sfsu.edu

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be

immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement.

The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/

and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to

be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources

Manager.

Additional information on the requirements for new hires may be found at the

Human Resources web page (https://hr.sfsu.edu/about-hr ).

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