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California State University Dominguez Hills

Assistant Tenure track Professor Interdisciplinary Studies
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Position Number: 923059
Location: Carson, CA
Position Type: Academic Advising

Assistant Tenure track Professor Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Humanities

Position Announcement

The faculty of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department/Program for Accelerated College Education in the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for a tenure track position in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies/Program for Accelerated College Education in the College of Arts and Humanities.

Responsibilities
Duties include teaching upper-level undergraduate humanities courses in American literature (broadly defined) and culture for the major and General Education (in person and online); pursuing a program of active scholarly ; student advising; curriculum development; working with community partners; student recruitment; and assuming department, college and university committee responsibilities.

The Department
The department offers a single degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with four Areas of Concentration: American Studies, Comparative Cultures, Environmental Studies, and Global Studies as well as a complementary group of minors. It is not only a rigorous upper division academic program that values a broad-based Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum but also a degree completion program designed to help working adults attain their baccalaureate degrees. IDS/PACE serves a student population that is diverse across all factors, including race, gender, ethnicity, class, ability, and age. The department maintains an active presence in the university and in the community through partnerships with local community colleges and public-sector employers.

Qualifications
Background Checks
The successful candidate is required to complete a thorough background check and the employment offer can be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying or falsified information.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in English, American Studies, or related field in hand by August 15, 2017
Evidence of a minimum of two years of effective solo (non-teaching assistant) college teaching experience
Ability to teach upper division humanities courses at the undergraduate level
Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following specializations: the literature and culture of the American West, Los, Angeles, the Pacific Rim, Environmental Literature, Borderlands, U.S Ethnic literature, and the Digital Humanities
Evidence of successful research and scholarly production
Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including adoption of appropriate pedagogical strategies for diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful online instruction
Demonstrated experience in department/college/university service
Demonstrated experience with pedagogies that promote student success, retention, and graduation.

The University
CSU Dominguez Hills was established in 1960 and is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. CSU Dominguez Hills is a comprehensive public university located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. With approximately 300 full-time faculty, the University serves a culturally rich, diverse student body of approximately 15,000 students in an urban setting.

How to Apply
While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications will begin on November 15, 2016.

Register your online application/s at https://my.csudh.edu/psp/paaprd/EMPLOYEE/HDHPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL and have the following documents as a single file by November 14, 2016:

Current Curricula Vitae
Cover letter
List of 3 references with contact information
A Statement on Teaching*
A Statement on Research*
One sample Publication
Teaching Evaluations

*These statements should demonstrate how the candidate's commitment to diversity is reflected in their teaching and scholarship.

Instructions on how to submit a single document link:
http://www4.csudh.edu/Assets/CSUDH-Sites/HR/docs/External-Applicant-FAQs-final.pdf

Applicants that are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified by the Search Committee when to submit their 3 letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and sample syllabi directly to the email address: achoi@csudh.edu or you may mail directly to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies/Program for Accelerated College Education
Small College 130
CSU, Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771 or the Academic Affairs Personnel Services Office at (310) 243-3766.

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Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.