Department Of Chicano and Latino Studies
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Job no: 543845
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Starting August 2025 (subject to budgetary approval)
Department of Chicano and Latino Studies and Spanish Program in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Sonoma State University seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies, with a focus on the diverse, multilingual educational contexts between Mexico/Central America and the United States, particularly California, and the broader cultures of the larger Spanish-speaking world, beginning Fall 2025. Native or near native fluency in Spanish is required, with a Ph.D. in Spanish or Latinx Studies or related field in hand by the time of appointment, and coursework and/or teaching experience in Latinx Studies and/or Ethnic Studies and Spanish. The successful candidate will be a teacher-scholar with skills, expertise and research in Latinx, Afro Latinx, Indigenous, or diaspora cultures, with an emphasis on education (particularly Spanish heritage language education, sociolinguistic diversity, bilingualism) among
Latinos in the US. The candidate will teach and develop lower-division and upper-division courses with the opportunity to create innovative classes in their area/s of expertise and interest within the Spanish Program and in Chicano and Latino Studies.
Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.
Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.
Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.
We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.
Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy. During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion.. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The Department
Both Chicano and Latino Studies and the Spanish Program are committed to serving our core constituency of Latinx First Generation College students through excellence in teaching, and the candidate will contribute their experience and interest to this shared departmental priority. The Chicano and Latino Studies Department and the Spanish Program play an integral and growing role at Sonoma State University being a Hispanic Serving Institution as well as a student centered campus that prizes its commitment to teaching in the liberal arts tradition. We envision a collaboration with substantial mutual benefits between Chicano and Latino Studies and the Spanish Program to serve the whole diverse community of Latinx students, including their families and communities.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s’ web pages at:
Duties of the Position
The primary professional responsibilities of the faculty will be teaching, research, scholarship, and or creative activity, and service to the University. These responsibilities generally include; advising students, participation in campus and systemwide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. The successful candidate will initially be expected to teach lower division courses and upper-division courses (12 units per semester) in the Spanish Program and the Chicano and Latino Studies Department, equally throughout the academic year, per the needs of each program. The candidate will be expected to teach and develop courses in Spanish and in English, given that courses in the Spanish Program are taught in Spanish and courses taught in the Chicano and Latino Studies are taught in English. A core duty of this position will be to strengthen and expand General Education Area F (Ethnic Studies) course offerings. The candidate will also collaborate to strengthen pathways to teaching in Chicano and Latino Studies, the teaching track in Chicano and Latino Studies and the Spanish program. In addition, the
candidate will teach courses in their area of expertise. Faculty members are expected to mentor students, engage the broader community, and maintain an active research profile.
Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
● Earned Ph.D. in Spanish or Latinx Studies or a closely related field by August 1, 2025.
● Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching experience and curriculum development in the areas of Latinx Studies and/or Ethnic Studies and Spanish language education.
● Experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations.
● An active program of research with at least one peer-reviewed publication.
● Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
● Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching in Spanish language classes from beginner
to advanced, with emphasis on diverse heritage learners. Evaluations to be submitted
upon notification of interview.
● Demonstrated commitment to working with underrepresented communities and social
justice advocacy.
● Demonstrated vision for building an interdisciplinary Chicano and Latino Studies
Department and Spanish Program, or have relevant leadership experience and/or interest.
● Interest and/or experience in developing programs to strengthen a Hispanic Serving
Institution.
● Demonstrated experience and/or vision for developing programs in order to prepare
future Ethnic Studies, Spanish and bilingual teachers for our local communities.
Rank and Salary
Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $84,004 to $89,779.
Required Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
All interviewees for the position will be required to submit 1) recent student evaluations, including at least 1 course taught in Spanish, 2) a statement of Research Interests and 3) a one page statement of Teaching Philosophy. In addition, the committee will request three (3) Letters of Recommendation after the first round of interviews for finalists. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.
Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by 11-15-2024. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Daniel Melero Malpica and Robert Train, Search Committee Co-Chairs
daniel.malpica@sonoma.edu and train@sonoma.edu
Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
The University
Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible high-quality education.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/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.
This position is 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.
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