Associate or Full Professor, Department Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies

 

Associate or Full Professor, Department Chair

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Arts & Humanities

 

Position Description

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (Academic Year) with the appointment starting in Spring 2025.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

 

The Position

This is a Tenure Line Associate or Full Professor position with the possibility of joining with tenure depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Tenure-track faculty in Academic programs teach three to four courses per semester; engage in scholarly and/or professional activities; advise students; and perform service to the department, college, university, and the community. It is expected that the individual hired into this position will be appointed as Chair for a four-year term commencing with their first year, providing reassigned time and a reduced teaching load.

 We are interested in candidates who have experience with or are interested in interdisciplinary fields. We seek candidates who bring experience and commitment to creative and applied methods, qualitative and/or quantitative approaches, in teaching and in research, and who are interested in developing new curricula focused on the needs of our traditional and non-traditional student populations.  A strong and ongoing record of professional activities and/or scholarship reflecting work in interdisciplinary studies is also expected. We invite candidates from a wide range of disciplines, including American studies, ethnic studies, women’s and gender studies, history, geography, sociology, public policy, and environmental studies. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD degree or terminal degree in their field.

 Engagement in student advising, service, and community engaged internships is also required.

 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess the teaching and professional experience needed to teach various courses each semester in the IDS program. Additional duties include student advising and significant service at the department, college, and university levels.

 When appointed as Department Chair, the incumbent is expected to perform administrative duties that pertain to the program, including promoting growth in the program, hiring and supervising teaching faculty, attending chairs council meetings, attending to reports on student learning outcomes, and conducting program reviews.

 

 Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A significant record of teaching with excellent teaching evaluations
• A Ph.D. in a discipline that is compatible with our curriculum, such as history, ethnic studies, environment, education, geography,  sociology, public policy, and urban planning or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated record of ongoing publications or creative activity
• Demonstrated chair or substantial prior university leadership experience
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a backgrou