Job Details

California State University, Chico

Visiting Professor of American Indian Studies

Recruitment Number: FA0139

Posting Period:
Review of applications will begin Monday, November 5, 2018.

Department: Multicult & Gender Studies

Position Information:
The Department of Multicultural and Gender Studies at California State University, Chico, invites applications for the position of Visiting Professor of American Indian Studies. The position is a full-time, one-year non-renewable appointment.

Minimum Education and Experience:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (discipline open), with a strong research and/or teaching focus in American Indian Studies. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the doctorate must be completed before August 21, 2019. Additionally, candidates must document (1) a strong focus on issues in contemporary Native American/American Indian tribes and/or communities; (2) evidence of cultural knowledge of and experience with American Indian people and tribes; (3) proven excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level; (4) demonstrated oral and written communication skills; (5) superior human relations skills; AND (6) potential for, and commitment to, professional activities and growth. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities for this position:
Expectations include: pursuing research and/or creative activities; teaching a variety of courses in American Indian Studies (see table below) as well as in Multicultural & Gender Studies (including GE) through an intersectional lens; and service within and outside of MCGS (e.g. outreach, recruitment, retention, mentoring, and otherwise helping foster the success of students; student advising; curricular development, etc.). The successful candidate will work with other colleagues to build enrollment in our intersectional American Indian Studies program and otherwise move toward our Strategic Vision. The visiting faculty member would lead revision of core AIST curriculum to include a majority of Native American-authored texts; as well as develop new courses, including (1) American Indian Sovereignty, Federal Indian Law, and Politics and (2) Native American Tribal Governance: Economic Development, Culture, Housing, Health and Education.

Current AIST Curriculum
MCGS 155 Introduction to Multicultural & Gender Studies
AIST 170 Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIST 430 Contemporary North American Indian Issues and Identities
AIST/ENGL 252 American Indian Literature
RELS 325 Worldviews of American Indians
AIST/HIST 230 The American Indian (Native American History)
ARTH 475 American Indian Art
PHIL 336 American Indian Environmental Philosophies
ANTH 362 California Indians
ANTH 261 North American Indians (& Cultural Diversity)
MCGS 489 Internship (& Informed Activism Seminar)
MCGS 495 Senior Research Seminar
Selected GEOG courses may be substituted

Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual as well as the needs of the department and our students.

Recruitment Preferences:
Preference for knowledge of and/or established relationships (or strong potential for establishing relationships) with tribes in Northern California, especially the Mechoopda and/or Maidu; prior experience teaching with an intersectional lens and student-centered pedagogy; and experience in interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum development, program development, and/or student outreach and retention. Additional expertise is desired in one or more of the following areas: political, ethnic and cultural identities; indigenous feminisms; two-spirit peoples; multigenerational perspectives within tribal communities; and indigenous research methodology.

Contact & Special Recruitment Information:
Please apply online at: http://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/5078

Applications must include:
letter of interest
CV
complete set of transcripts
a reflection about the role of diversity & inclusion in higher education
a summary of student evaluations of teaching (original evaluations may be requested later in the process)
three letters of recommendation

Please have three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Sara E. Cooper, Chair of Multicultural & Gender Studies at scooper@csuchico.edu.

Job-related questions should be directed to:
Department of Multicultural & Gender Studies
Dr. Sara Cooper
400 W 1st Street
Chico, CA 959290420
scooper@csuchico.edu

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: CLICK TO APPLY

About the University, Hiring Department and Community:
Multicultural and Gender Studies is the academic face of diversity and inclusion at CSU Chico, ever striving to embody, inculcate, promote and celebrate the values of multicultural respect, awareness and understanding as fundamental to the socially and environmentally responsible democratic citizen. We are a diverse community of scholars and activists working together to critically examine gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, ability, race, and ethnicity and to cultivate social justice through informed activism. MCGS offers one major (with two options) and seven minors. See our department website for more information.

Detailed information about the university is available here. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. We also welcome those who share a passion and commitment to the Universitys 6th Strategic Priority that focuses on sustainability, stewardship, and the environment.

CSU, Chico is committed to achieving excellence through diversity in the classroom and the workplace. It strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students, faculty, and staff.

CSU, Chico is an 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 and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by visiting the Chico State UPD website.

All positions are contingent on funding.

Benefits:
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). Eligibility for standard CSU benefits is based on an appointment of half-time or more for a period exceeding six months. Employees appointed less than half-time or less than six months are not eligible for standard CSU benefits but do receive prorated sick leave and vacation.

Eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits is based on an appointment of at least three-quarter time, hired to work a minimum of 130 hours per month over the course of the appointment or works an average of 130 hours or more per month during the measurement period. The ACA guidelines provide for health coverage or FlexCash only. ACA does not provide dental or vision plan coverage.

California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. California State University, Chico is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act employer. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the California State University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by accessing the following web site: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/







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