Faculty Employment Opportunity
POSITION:
The Ethnic Studies Program at California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies with expertise in Native American/Mexican
Indigenous Studies. The successful candidate for this position will specialize in using critical and
intersectional approaches in the study of Native American/Indigenous populations. The successful
applicant will teach undergraduate courses in Ethnic Studies, including: Introduction to Ethnic
Studies, Native American/Indigenous Experiences, Theories and Concepts in Ethnic Studies,
Interdisciplinary Research Methods, Race and Ethnicity in the U.S., and Race and Education.
Candidates should have an active research agenda and be able to integrate their scholarly interests
with student learning, which may include providing community engagement opportunities for
undergraduates. Candidates should expect to develop new courses in their area of expertise to enrich
the curriculum and be receptive to exploring connections between Ethnic Studies and other
disciplines. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the Ethnic Studies Program and
University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

MINIMUM
Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, or closely related discipline, with evidence of
effective university level teaching experience.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with social justice oriented teaching and scholarship
emphasizing one or more of the following areas: Native American/Mexican Indigenous culture,
settler/exploitation colonialism, land rights and tribal sovereignty, environmental justice and
activism, Indigenous literature and film, decolonial feminism. Preference will be given to candidates
who demonstrate a commitment to sustained and collaborative community work with
underrepresented students in higher education, specifically outreaching and interacting with Native
American/Indigenous populations in the region.

HOW TO APPLY
& DEADLINE:
A complete application must include: an application letter addressing the position description and
qualifications; Curriculum Vitae that includes three references with contact information; copies of
graduate transcripts; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Official transcripts will be required at
the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin on October 15, 2017. The
position will remain open until filled. Applicants may submit their materials electronically.

Send applications and correspondence concerning this announcement to the Ethnic Studies Search
Committee Chair at:

Xamuel Bañales, Ph.D.
xbanales@csustan.edu
Department of Anthropology, Geography and Ethnic Studies
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU
System, we offer a competitive benefits package.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: The Anthropology, Geography, and Ethnic Studies Department
consists of collegial faculty members engaged in regional and community-based research and teaching. Ethnic Studies is an
interdisciplinary critical program that offers a minor and major with a general focus on theory, practice, and social change. The
department is located within the College of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Our faculty maintains numerous cross-
disciplinary connections with Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, Theatre and Community Service Learning.

CAMPUS & AREA: California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource
for a six county region of approximately 1.5 million people. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the
University has 10 nationally accredited programs and approximately 400 full-time faculty. Over eighty percent of full time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 41 undergraduate majors, 24 master's
programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, and a doctorate in education serving 8,900 students. New instructional facilities have
been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and performing arts.

CSU Stanislaus continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 373 colleges in the nation by The
Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association
of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition,
U.S. News and World Report ranks CSU Stanislaus as one of "The Top Public Universities-Master's" institutions in the West in
its America's Best Colleges ratings. CSU Stanislaus also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S.
Department of Education.

CSU Stanislaus values shared governance:
https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Faculty%20Handbook/documents/13as16sec_joint_statement_on_shared_
governance1.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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. You can learn more about federal
equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA
Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA
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 as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE
The annual Campus Security and Fire Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies
concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and, campus
fire statistics. You can obtain a copy of this report on the web at: https://www.csustan.edu/upd/crime-statistics.

To request a printed copy call: (209) 667-3572; Fax:
(209) 667-3104; or email: Public_Safety@csustan.edu.

Information regarding Campus Security Reports at other locations can be found on the web at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE
The university requires a criminal background check to be completed for all of its new employees, current employees seeking
promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Necessary background investigations will be
conducted, as required, depending upon the job requirements of position. These could include, but are not limited to, employment
verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal records checks via processing of fingerprints through the
Department of Justice and FBI, as well as, license verification upon employment. Additionally, all applicants or employees whose
responsibilities include regular or direct contact with minor children are subject to the child abuse background check. Failure to
consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to
provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further
consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Full disclosure of all
misdemeanors and felonies should be made in connection with this application.

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