Wilkinson College seeks candidates who can offer courses in, and direct, the undergraduate minor in Ethnic Studies. Teaching expectations include Introduction to Ethnic Studies, and area courses in either Asian American or Indigenous/American Indian studies. Additional courses on critical pedagogies for teaching Ethnic Studies, and community-based research for Ethnic Studies are desirable. Learn more about the minor here: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/interdisciplinary-minors/ethnic-studies.aspx.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about the university is available at https://www.chapman.edu.

Chapman University is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion across campus. As part of this ongoing work, the university recently hired a new Vice President of diversity, equity, and inclusion to coordinate existing efforts across departments and offices and to cultivate new initiatives that support faculty, students, and staff. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity. In addition, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences has established Engaging the World, a series of semester-long, interdisciplinary examinations of key societal issues and challenges, with a focus on “Environmental Justice” in Fall 2021: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/about/events/etw-environmental-justice.aspx.

Qualifications: Wilkinson College seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies, who will also serve as the director of the minor. The department is interested in a dynamic scholar and instructor to help build this nascent minor.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field at an accredited University at the time of hire, evidence of promising scholarly work in the field of Ethnic Studies, effective and innovative teaching, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will develop and direct the Ethnic Studies minor and teach foundational and elective courses in the minor. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda and are evaluated on their research/scholarly/creative activity, teaching, and service.

Contact Information: Qualified applicants should electronically submit a letter of interest, faculty employment application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references through AcademicJobsOnline https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-4742

Application review begins January 3 and continues until the position is filled. Writing and syllabi samples, and a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and research will be requested after the initial review of applications by the search committee.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Chapman University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package as well as a first-time Orange County homebuyer assistance program.

Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here: https://webfarm.chapman.edu/Jobs/NewHire-FacultyApplication.docx

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