California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Tenure Track Faculty Position Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education . In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP . Student Population . Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law. Inclusive Excellence and Student Success . We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society. *As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below. Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work. Inclusive Excellence Criteria: Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions; Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations; Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities; Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities; Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways; Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education; Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities; Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education. College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences : Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College’s mission is to cultivate one’s intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences and our 12 distinct departments at www.cpp.edu/class . Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies : The department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies (EWS) dedicates itself to sustaining a home for our students, faculty, and community partners to advocate and advance knowledge about marginalized peoples, and the processes by which they were constituted and transformed over time. To empower learners to critically assess their lived experiences, our department provides learners with tools and language to decode and analyze forms of systemic oppression including, but not limited to, colonization, racism, sexism, and cis-heteropatriarchy. We also use experiential learning to create coalition communities rooted in activism, resistance, and liberation. The department offers a major, with two options-Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural (GEMS) BA or a BA Pre-credential. In addition to the BA, students can select an emphasis in one of the following areas: African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, Native American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Multicultural Leadership Studies. Students can also minor in these areas of emphasis. For more information on who we are, visit the EWS website at https://www.cpp.edu/class/ethnic-womens-studies/index.shtml . Position description : We seek candidates whose research and teaching focus on Native American/American Indian Studies and Indigenous Studies Minimum requirements include : An earned doctorate or terminal degree (e.g. teaching artist with an MFA) in Indigenous Studies, Native or First-Nations Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Sociology, Education, History, Critical Studies, Visual Art and Performing Arts, or related interdisciplinary fields conferred by the time of appointment; Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.” Experience teaching comparative courses and integrating multiple disciplinary cultural and global perspectives; At least one or more semesters of successful teaching of undergraduates (either full-time or part-time) at a college or university setting and/or postdoctoral teaching experience with potential for growth; Evidence of scholarly engagement and potential as demonstrated through conference presentations, publications and/or grant development; Evidence of community engagement; and Commitment and ability to contribute to the academic community’s diversity and excellence through research, teaching and service, fostering an inclusive environment. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Evidence of research, scholarly engagement and/or creative activities with one or more of the following: settler colonialism, cultural and/or visual sovereignty, global Indigeneity, tribal law, K-12 education, Indigenous political ecologies, queer, trans and/or intersectional Indigeneity, Native American womanisms and/or feminisms, Indigenous health and/or healing, decolonial borderlands and/or forced migrations; and/or Demonstrated success in critical/interactive pedagogical practices in Native American/American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Ethnic Studies including service learning; and/or Demonstrated experience in Indigenous qualitative research methodologies, theoretical frameworks and/or communally defined research needs; and/or Evidence of collegial collaboration and demonstrated experience in mentoring and advising students, working with student groups, cultural centers, and/or community-based organizations. Conditions of Employment: The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Application Process: A completed application will consist of A cover letter (3-page maximum) which contains the following: Your interest in the position including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements via Your teaching philosophy working within a diverse campus community Your research agenda summary (research accomplishments, current work, and future directions) and/or potential of your scholarship. A Student Success Statement (up to 2-pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement); and Curriculum vitae. Finalists for the position will: Be required to provide official transcripts for the highest degree before the on-campus interview; Be required to provide a writing sample (no more than 25 pages); Be required to provide 3 letters of reference, at least one of which must specifically address teaching; and Be interviewed and are expected to make a research presentation to faculty and a teaching demonstration to faculty with students’ interactions. The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than Monday, September 9, 2024, by 5 p.m. PST. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Shayda Kafai ( skafai@cpp.edu). Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires: Applications accepted only via PageUp -online application portal-for University hires. Salary Range for academic year, nine month appointment: $84,000-$87,200. Equal Opportunity Employer California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report. Advertised: May 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Tenure Track Faculty Position Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education . In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website . The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP . Student Population . Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law. Inclusive Excellence and Student Success . We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society. *As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below. Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work. Inclusive Excellence Criteria: Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions; Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations; Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities; Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities; Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways; Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education; Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities; Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education. College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences : Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College’s mission is to cultivate one’s intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences and our 12 distinct departments at www.cpp.edu/class . Department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies : The department of Ethnic and Women’s Studies (EWS) dedicates itself to sustaining a home for our students, faculty, and community partners to advocate and advance knowledge about marginalized peoples, and the processes by which they were constituted and transformed over time. To empower learners to critically assess their lived experiences, our department provides learners with tools and language to decode and analyze forms of systemic oppression including, but not limited to, colonization, racism, sexism, and cis-heteropatriarchy. We also use experiential learning to create coalition communities rooted in activism, resistance, and liberation. The department offers a major, with two options-Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural (GEMS) BA or a BA Pre-credential. In addition to the BA, students can select an emphasis in one of the following areas: African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, Native American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Multicultural Leadership Studies. Students can also minor in these areas of emphasis. For more information on who we are, visit the EWS website at https://www.cpp.edu/class/ethnic-womens-studies/index.shtml . Position description : We seek candidates whose research and teaching focus on Native American/American Indian Studies and Indigenous Studies Minimum requirements include : An earned doctorate or terminal degree (e.g. teaching artist with an MFA) in Indigenous Studies, Native or First-Nations Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Sociology, Education, History, Critical Studies, Visual Art and Performing Arts, or related interdisciplinary fields conferred by the time of appointment; Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.” Experience teaching comparative courses and integrating multiple disciplinary cultural and global perspectives; At least one or more semesters of successful teaching of undergraduates (either full-time or part-time) at a college or university setting and/or postdoctoral teaching experience with potential for growth; Evidence of scholarly engagement and potential as demonstrated through conference presentations, publications and/or grant development; Evidence of community engagement; and Commitment and ability to contribute to the academic community’s diversity and excellence through research, teaching and service, fostering an inclusive environment. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Evidence of research, scholarly engagement and/or creative activities with one or more of the following: settler colonialism, cultural and/or visual sovereignty, global Indigeneity, tribal law, K-12 education, Indigenous political ecologies, queer, trans and/or intersectional Indigeneity, Native American womanisms and/or feminisms, Indigenous health and/or healing, decolonial borderlands and/or forced migrations; and/or Demonstrated success in critical/interactive pedagogical practices in Native American/American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Ethnic Studies including service learning; and/or Demonstrated experience in Indigenous qualitative research methodologies, theoretical frameworks and/or communally defined research needs; and/or Evidence of collegial collaboration and demonstrated experience in mentoring and advising students, working with student groups, cultural centers, and/or community-based organizations. Conditions of Employment: The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Application Process: A completed application will consist of A cover letter (3-page maximum) which contains the following: Your interest in the position including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements via Your teaching philosophy working within a diverse campus community Your research agenda summary (research accomplishments, current work, and future directions) and/or potential of your scholarship. A Student Success Statement (up to 2-pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement); and Curriculum vitae. Finalists for the position will: Be required to provide official transcripts for the highest degree before the on-campus interview; Be required to provide a writing sample (no more than 25 pages); Be required to provide 3 letters of reference, at least one of which must specifically address teaching; and Be interviewed and are expected to make a research presentation to faculty and a teaching demonstration to faculty with students’ interactions. The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than Monday, September 9, 2024, by 5 p.m. PST. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Shayda Kafai ( skafai@cpp.edu). Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires: Applications accepted only via PageUp -online application portal-for University hires. Salary Range for academic year, nine month appointment: $84,000-$87,200. Equal Opportunity Employer California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report. Advertised: May 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
California State University (CSU) Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Locus of tenure can be in a department outside of this college) Faculty Hire Number: # 24-46 Rank: Open - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Effective Date of Appointment: July 2024 ( Subject to Budgetary Approval ) Salary Scale: $80,000 to $110,000 for Academic Year base pay ( Dependent upon qualifications ). This is a 12-month position; the noted base pay for the academic year will be supplemented by 15%. CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2022, CSUN enrolls ~38,000 students, where 57.3% are Latinx, 19.8% are White, 9.2% are Asian-American, 4.9% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.2% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu About the College : For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, visit: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences ; For more information about Sustainability at CSUN, visit: www.csun.edu/sustainability . Position: Director, Institute for Sustainability The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) seeks an engaged, innovative, visionary, and strategic leader to build on campus exemplary efforts and accomplishments in sustainability. The open rank position is the campus-wide Director of the Institute for Sustainability (IS). CSUN is a regional leader in sustainability and is aiming to increase national visibility. The Institute maintains community, municipal, and corporate partners. We seek an individual who can maintain and enhance the innovative and collaborative spirit espoused by the Institute. We seek a candidate, with expertise in Sustainability or related fields who can work in an interdisciplinary environment, in one of the CSBS Departments (Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Urban Studies and Planning, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Africana Studies, Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology) or in but not limited to Chicano/a Studies, Asian American Studies, Central American and Transborder Studies, American Indian Studies, Religious Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies, Geological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Recreation and Tourism Management. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the College and Department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion, if hired at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Working with the CSUN Director of Energy and Sustainability, and Associated Students, the Director will collaboratively establish and implement campus and IS priorities to move CSUN and its community forward towards a more sustainable future. Given the robust and broad goals of the IS, the Director must be a leader with broad and deep experience dealing with diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, other campuses, government officials and agencies, school districts, and peers at the national level. The Director shall foster widespread student and faculty engagement in, nurture broader community relationships with, and enhance the scholarly activities and funding of the Institute. All of this will be accomplished in collaboration with a talented and dedicated team of staff and faculty who are deeply engaged with many aspects of CSUN’s sustainability plans. The Director will teach up to two courses (one each semester) per academic year, including one in the Department of locus of tenure and one in the M.A. in Sustainability Program. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of tenure. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, scholarship, student mentorship, and service. The Director’s position is a 12-month appointment. An MOU will be established at the time of appointment as well as tenure and promotion criteria (if applicable). The position reports directly to the Dean of CSBS. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree from an accredited university in a discipline appropriate for one of the listed departments by the time of appointment. Evidence of research in appropriate specialization (Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Urban Studies and Planning, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Africana Studies, Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology or in, but not limited to, Chicano/a Studies, Asian American Studies, Central American and Transborder Studies, American Indian Studies, Religious Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies, Geological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Recreation and Tourism Management). Experience in sustainability-related practices and applications. Excellent analytical and data analysis skills. Track record of, or potential for, initiating collaborative engagement with and/or management of projects. Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, effective leadership and engagement across the various disciplines and divisions of the University. Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching within appropriate area of specialization. Evidence of, or potential for, successful grant activity. Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising and mentoring staff. Experience developing and managing program budgets. Experience working with and mentoring diverse student populations. Evidence of strong publication record. Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Experience creating a student-centered learning environment. Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring. Responsibilities: Collaboratively implement CSUN’s Sustainability Plan (Road Map to Sustainability). Collaborate with the Director of Energy and Sustainability and other campus stakeholders. Broaden the culture of sustainability that is evident in policy and practice across the entire university. Facilitate the research, analysis, and reporting of university resource use - water use, energy use, greenhouse gas inventory, transportation, and other related resource use activities. Incentivize and support sustainability research and projects, and lead efforts to secure extramural funding. Serve as an advisor to university leadership on planning and policy in sustainability. Act as liaison with on and off-campus partners and serve on relevant local, regional and national committees. Participate in annual planning and priority setting with the Director of Energy and Sustainability. Manage and oversee various projects and programs in alignment with the university’s Sustainability Plan. Collaborate with the Program Director of the MA in Sustainability and serve as a committee member for students working on theses and graduate projects in the MA Program. Collaborate with Program Director of Minor in Sustainability to provide 'Campus as a Living Lab’ opportunities. Oversee the operations of the organic food garden and composting facilities. Engage with outside stakeholders, including various communities and community groups, in education, training, and research activities in sustainability. Develop partners and initiatives for collaborative work on sustainability related activities across the region and to expand our efforts and funding for clean technology and sustainability. Manage the Institute’s budget and supervise office staff and employees. Direct all IS outreach efforts. Work with the Director of Energy and Sustainability to lead the campus reporting to various organizations including the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS), Second Nature, etc. Improve CSUN’s standing and reputation around Sustainability both regionally and nationally through conference presentations and memberships. Oversee the operations of the Institute programs including: sustainable food, basic needs, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as it relates to sustainability. Develop programs that promote CSUN as a destination university for students and employees who value sustainability. Utilize sustainability as a catalyst to drive internal and external partnerships to develop innovative equity-centered solutions to sustainability challenges. Ensure all CSUN students graduate with general sustainability knowledge/literacy. Integrate Sustainability into curriculum, research, and campus culture through communication, education, engagement and incentives. Foster and support Interdisciplinary collaborations across CSUN and beyond. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin January 8, 2024 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers . Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above: Letter of application or cover letter briefly summarizing your qualifications and interest Current curriculum vitae Name and contact information for three professional references In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. General Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here . Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. The person holding this position may be 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Martha Savelio-Johnson at 818.677.3317. Advertised: Dec 20 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Locus of tenure can be in a department outside of this college) Faculty Hire Number: # 24-46 Rank: Open - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Effective Date of Appointment: July 2024 ( Subject to Budgetary Approval ) Salary Scale: $80,000 to $110,000 for Academic Year base pay ( Dependent upon qualifications ). This is a 12-month position; the noted base pay for the academic year will be supplemented by 15%. CSUN’s Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2022, CSUN enrolls ~38,000 students, where 57.3% are Latinx, 19.8% are White, 9.2% are Asian-American, 4.9% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.2% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu About the College : For more information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, visit: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences ; For more information about Sustainability at CSUN, visit: www.csun.edu/sustainability . Position: Director, Institute for Sustainability The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) seeks an engaged, innovative, visionary, and strategic leader to build on campus exemplary efforts and accomplishments in sustainability. The open rank position is the campus-wide Director of the Institute for Sustainability (IS). CSUN is a regional leader in sustainability and is aiming to increase national visibility. The Institute maintains community, municipal, and corporate partners. We seek an individual who can maintain and enhance the innovative and collaborative spirit espoused by the Institute. We seek a candidate, with expertise in Sustainability or related fields who can work in an interdisciplinary environment, in one of the CSBS Departments (Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Urban Studies and Planning, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Africana Studies, Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology) or in but not limited to Chicano/a Studies, Asian American Studies, Central American and Transborder Studies, American Indian Studies, Religious Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies, Geological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Recreation and Tourism Management. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the College and Department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion, if hired at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Working with the CSUN Director of Energy and Sustainability, and Associated Students, the Director will collaboratively establish and implement campus and IS priorities to move CSUN and its community forward towards a more sustainable future. Given the robust and broad goals of the IS, the Director must be a leader with broad and deep experience dealing with diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, other campuses, government officials and agencies, school districts, and peers at the national level. The Director shall foster widespread student and faculty engagement in, nurture broader community relationships with, and enhance the scholarly activities and funding of the Institute. All of this will be accomplished in collaboration with a talented and dedicated team of staff and faculty who are deeply engaged with many aspects of CSUN’s sustainability plans. The Director will teach up to two courses (one each semester) per academic year, including one in the Department of locus of tenure and one in the M.A. in Sustainability Program. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of tenure. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, scholarship, student mentorship, and service. The Director’s position is a 12-month appointment. An MOU will be established at the time of appointment as well as tenure and promotion criteria (if applicable). The position reports directly to the Dean of CSBS. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree from an accredited university in a discipline appropriate for one of the listed departments by the time of appointment. Evidence of research in appropriate specialization (Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Urban Studies and Planning, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Africana Studies, Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology or in, but not limited to, Chicano/a Studies, Asian American Studies, Central American and Transborder Studies, American Indian Studies, Religious Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies, Geological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Recreation and Tourism Management). Experience in sustainability-related practices and applications. Excellent analytical and data analysis skills. Track record of, or potential for, initiating collaborative engagement with and/or management of projects. Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, effective leadership and engagement across the various disciplines and divisions of the University. Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching within appropriate area of specialization. Evidence of, or potential for, successful grant activity. Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising and mentoring staff. Experience developing and managing program budgets. Experience working with and mentoring diverse student populations. Evidence of strong publication record. Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Experience creating a student-centered learning environment. Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring. Responsibilities: Collaboratively implement CSUN’s Sustainability Plan (Road Map to Sustainability). Collaborate with the Director of Energy and Sustainability and other campus stakeholders. Broaden the culture of sustainability that is evident in policy and practice across the entire university. Facilitate the research, analysis, and reporting of university resource use - water use, energy use, greenhouse gas inventory, transportation, and other related resource use activities. Incentivize and support sustainability research and projects, and lead efforts to secure extramural funding. Serve as an advisor to university leadership on planning and policy in sustainability. Act as liaison with on and off-campus partners and serve on relevant local, regional and national committees. Participate in annual planning and priority setting with the Director of Energy and Sustainability. Manage and oversee various projects and programs in alignment with the university’s Sustainability Plan. Collaborate with the Program Director of the MA in Sustainability and serve as a committee member for students working on theses and graduate projects in the MA Program. Collaborate with Program Director of Minor in Sustainability to provide 'Campus as a Living Lab’ opportunities. Oversee the operations of the organic food garden and composting facilities. Engage with outside stakeholders, including various communities and community groups, in education, training, and research activities in sustainability. Develop partners and initiatives for collaborative work on sustainability related activities across the region and to expand our efforts and funding for clean technology and sustainability. Manage the Institute’s budget and supervise office staff and employees. Direct all IS outreach efforts. Work with the Director of Energy and Sustainability to lead the campus reporting to various organizations including the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS), Second Nature, etc. Improve CSUN’s standing and reputation around Sustainability both regionally and nationally through conference presentations and memberships. Oversee the operations of the Institute programs including: sustainable food, basic needs, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as it relates to sustainability. Develop programs that promote CSUN as a destination university for students and employees who value sustainability. Utilize sustainability as a catalyst to drive internal and external partnerships to develop innovative equity-centered solutions to sustainability challenges. Ensure all CSUN students graduate with general sustainability knowledge/literacy. Integrate Sustainability into curriculum, research, and campus culture through communication, education, engagement and incentives. Foster and support Interdisciplinary collaborations across CSUN and beyond. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin January 8, 2024 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers . Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above: Letter of application or cover letter briefly summarizing your qualifications and interest Current curriculum vitae Name and contact information for three professional references In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. General Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here . Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. The person holding this position may be 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Martha Savelio-Johnson at 818.677.3317. 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