Tenure Track Faculty - Asian Studies
Company: California State University, Sacramento
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Tenure Track Faculty - Asian Studies
Job No: 519424
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time
COLLEGE: Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
DEPARTMENT: Asian Studies
POSITION TITLE: Tenure Track Faculty - Asian Studies (focus on
contemporary China)
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Asian Studies Program is one of 14 departments/programs in the
College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies (SSIS). We
have 21 affiliated faculty members who serve more than 60
undergraduate majors and minors. Our undergraduate program is
designed to provide students with a coherent introduction to the
language, history, and culture of East, Southeast, and South Asia
and to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the major
social and political forces at work in the region, supported by
appropriate language training. We offer in-depth examinations of
particular countries while also analyzing transnational issues that
connect Asia, other regions, and the rest of the world including
the United States. Students who successfully complete our program
receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
For more information about this department, visit:
https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/asian-studies/
POSITION DETAILS:
The Asian Studies Program at Sacramento State is seeking applicants
for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in Asian
Studies, with a focus on social/cultural issues and/or political
economy of contemporary China. Sacramento State recognizes the
importance of promoting diversity and inclusion on campus and in
our communities. This position is part of a college-wide cluster of
searches among Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies (Asian American
Studies), and Sociology around the issue of persistent anti-Asian
racism and violence. Faculty in the cohort will have the
opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects and/or
campus events, and have a built-in support system with shared
research and teaching interests that address such issues both in
the United States and/or globally.
JOB DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Review of applications will begin November 18, 2022; position open
until filled.
Applicant materials must include:
For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr.
June Hee Kwon, Asian Studies Program, junehee.kwon@csus.edu.
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's 31,000 students come 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 for leadership, service, and
success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education,
innovation, and engagement." As the regional hub of higher
education, Sacramento State is dedicated to student success,
diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement,
philanthropy, and campus 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.
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
https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html
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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act
Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report
(ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:
CSU requires 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 should be prepared to comply with
this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.
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: September 28, 2022 (9:00 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled
To apply, visit
https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/519424/tenure-track-faculty-asian-studies
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