the Central American Studies Program


Faculty Positions

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION OPENING

    Department:    Central American Studies Program        Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2008
                                (Subject to Budgetary Approval)   
     Rank:         Assistant Professor                                     Salary: Based on qualifications and experience
Qualifications:    The candidate will have a generalist background in Central American Studies, preferably with a specialization in Afro-Caribbean Central American identities and cultures and/or the Central American Atlantic coast region. A doctorate or its equivalency is required, although an ABD will be considered if the candidate completes the dissertation by the employment date. The best candidate will complement existing faculty specializations in anthropology, literature, gender studies and cultural studies. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.
Responsibilities: The Central American Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program, so the candidate is expected to have a good grasp of comparative methodologies in the humanities and social sciences. The program is in the developmental stages and currently offers a B.A. and a Minor in the field. In the long term, continued growth of the program is anticipated and potentially the establishment of the program into a separate academic department. The candidate will work closely with other faculty, Central American students and community members towards building links between academia and the larger Central American community. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the field through the publication of scholarly and/or policy related articles, participation in professional organizations and/or community network development. The California State University Northridge campus serves an extensive student body, many of who are of working-class origins and the first in their families to attend college. All professors are expected to be dedicated to advancing the academic skills of their students. The standard teaching load at the university is 12 units per semester, although reassigned time may be available for research and/or curriculum development. 
Application Deadline: Open until filled.  Application reviews will begin November 16, 2007.  Please submit current Curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and syllabi for two courses in Central American studies.  
Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:        
                                Dr. Beatriz Cortez, Program Coordinator
                                Central American Studies Program
                                California State University
                                18111 Nordhoff St.
                                Northridge, CA 91330-8415
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITION OPENINGS

 

Department: Central American Studies Program                                 Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2007

All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank.

Anticipated needs


Courses or Specialization                                                                              
Introduction to Central American Studies                           
Fieldwork in Central American Communities                  
The Salvadoran Experience    
Central American Literature  
Central American Art  
Central American Film              
Culture, Violence, and the Central American Community
Ancient History of Central American Peoples
Modern History of the Central American Peoples
The Central American Diaspora
Contemporary Indigenous Peoples of Central America
Afro-Caribbean Cultures and Identities
Central American Revolutionary Movements
Changing Roles of Central American Women
Central American Social Movements
Central American Religious Movements
Urbanization in Central America
Poverty, Development, and the Environment in Central America      

Qualifications             

M.A. or equivalency required; Ph.D. preferred

Current Salary Range 

Salary will be within the range of Instructor to Assistant Professor and will depend on academic background and experience                                                       

Application Process:  Applicants should forward a current resume and a letter which designates specific courses or areas they are interested in teaching and, whenever possible, times available for teaching assignments.  The resume should include educational background, prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and/or related professional experience.

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
                                                                                             Dr. Beatriz Cortez, Program Coordinator
                                                                                             Central American Studies Program
                                                                                             California State University
                                                                                             18111 Nordhoff Street
                                                                                             Northridge, CA 91330-8415

Application Deadline:                 For Academic Year:                                    April 20, 2007
                                                     For Spring 2008 Semester Only:                  October 26, 2007

Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity (818) 677-2077.

The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.