COLLEGE: College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

DEPARTMENT: Ethnic Studies

POSITION TITLE:Native American Studies (Federal Indian/Tribal Law/Policy, Tribal Governance, and/or Sovereignty)

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: 

The Ethnic Studies Department has been in existence for more than 50 years at Sacramento State. The Department is comprised of the following programs: Asian American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, General Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, Pan African Studies, and Teachers in Urban Settings or Teachers in Bilingual Education. Ethnic Studies is a degree-granting interdisciplinary program offering course work in the study of the past and present histories, cultures, languages and issues that define ethnic group experiences in the United States. In addition to its teaching mission, the department is involved in research and community-based projects.

The Department of Ethnic Studies is housed in the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, consisting of 11 academic departments, three independent and interdisciplinary academic programs, and several centers and institutes. The College is a congenial and cohesive unit both academically and administratively. Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. To this end, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals with the commitment and ability to work with our diverse student population, staff, and faculty.

We acknowledge, with respect, the land our campus is on today was, and continues to be, the homelands of the Indigenous people of this area, the Nissim-Pawenan, Nisenan, and Miwok. The larger Sacramento area and its rivers serve as a gathering place for many local tribes from the surrounding valley and foothills including the Southern Maidu, Patwin, and Wintun. ​

We recognize these lands and riverways as unceded traditional territories of these Native peoples. We further recognize these California Native nations and respect their sovereignty. By offering this land acknowledgement, we affirm a commitment to build relationships and foster a university environment of success to better serve Native nations and communities.​

For more information about this department: https://www.csus.edu/college/social-sciences-interdisciplinary-studies/ethnic-studies/

POSITION DETAILS:

The Department of Ethnic Studies at California State University, Sacramento invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning Fall 2025.

The Department seeks candidates with the preparedness to teach undergraduate Ethnic Studies courses including: ETHN 11: Introduction to Ethnic Studies (G.E. Area F); ETHN 100: Ethnic America; ETHN 53: Introduction to Native American Studies (G.E. Area F); and ETHN 140: Native American Experience.

Sacramento State, the Department of Ethnic Studies, and Native American Studies program are committed to Native American student success as demonstrated with new initiatives including the partnership with the California Tribal College (CTC), establishment of the Office of Tribal Affairs, and grand opening of the Esak’timá Center (Native American Student Success Center).

Sacramento State is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Black Serving Institution (BSI), and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The Department of Ethnic Studies is proud to support student success through campus, college, and department initiatives. In support of these endeavors, the department seeks applicants who demonstrate an ability and experience teaching in a diverse setting. For the field of Ethnic Studies, our commitment to supporting diverse students is foundational. 

As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and awardee of the Seal of Excelencia certification, Sacramento State is hiring a cohort of faculty who will support our commitment to Latinx/e student success during the 2024-25 tenure-track hiring cycle. We are looking for teacher/scholars who have an established commitment to teaching, research, and/or service in and with the Latinx/e community. Successful candidates will have demonstrated two or more of the four Latinx/e Student Success Cohort Hire criteria (see Required Qualifications below).

JOB DUTIES:

• Teaching
• Scholarly and Creative Activities
• Service/Contribution to the Institution
• Service/Contribution to the Community
• Advising majors and minors
• Serving on Department, College, and University Committees

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies/American Indian Studies, or a closely related discipline. J.D. (Juris Doctor), Ed.D. and ABD candidates will be considered. If ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctoral degree by July 2025.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least two of the following areas: California Indian studies, historical and contemporary federal Indian/tribal law, tribal policy, tribal governance, and/or sovereignty (please state which fields in your cover letter).
• Demonstrated proficiency in California Native people, communities, and Nations.
• Demonstrated preparedness to teach courses in Native American Studies such as ETHN 53 (Introduction to Native American Studies) and ETHN 140 (Native American Experience).
• Demonstrated preparedness to teach courses in general Ethnic Studies such as ETHN 11 (Introduction to Ethnic Studies) and ETHN 100 (Ethnic America).
• Demonstrated an active research interest in Native American Studies/California Indian Studies/Ethnic Studies.
• Demonstrated potential to build collaborative partnerships with California Indian and Native American communities.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and working effectively with a diverse student population.

Latinx/e Student Success Cohort criteria (demonstrate two or more of the following):

• Excellence in teaching Latinx/e students;
• Effective service (e.g., advising, mentoring) to Latinx/e students;
• Research, scholarship, and/or creative artistic expression focused on the Latinx/e community;
• Knowledge (professional background and/or training experiences) that advances our institutional commitment to Latinx/e student success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: activism, cultural revitalization, criminalization, carceral studies, Native American rights, economic development, gender and sexuality, decolonization, and/or Native epistemologies or knowledges relating to tribal governance and justice.
• Demonstrated experience as a teaching assistant, college/university lecturer, or professor in Native American Studies and/or Ethnic Studies.
• Demonstrated preparedness to mentor underrepresented, first-generation college students.
• Demonstrated preparedness to create and promote anti-racism in the curriculum and classroom.
• Demonstrated interest in developing and teaching online/hybrid courses at the University level.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin November 8, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.

Required documents:

• Current Curriculum Vita
  
  
• Three references with current email addresses and phone numbers
  
  
• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter highlighting teaching and research interests: California Indian studies, historical and contemporary federal Indian/tribal law, tribal policy, tribal governance, and/or sovereignty. Additionally, briefly address your ability to meet two or more of the Latinx/e Student Success Cohort Criteria (see Required Qualifications above), to be expanded upon in the Diversity Statement, and additional documents as appropriate, as listed below.
  
  
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
  
  
• Diversity/Equity Statement: Demonstrate your experience and commitment to working with a diverse student population and promoting an inclusive environment (no more than two pages).  Be sure to expand on your ability to meet two or more of the Latinx/e Student Success Cohort criteria (see Required Qualifications above), as mentioned in your cover letter.
  
  
• Teaching Philosophy: Explain how your teaching philosophy and pedagogy contribute to culture of community and diversity in the classroom (no more than one page).
  
  
• Scholarly Research: Describe your research agenda and how it contributes to Native American Studies/Ethnic Studies (no more than two pages).
  
  
• Sample course syllabi.
  
  
• Teaching Effectiveness: Copies of Teaching and/or teaching assistant evaluations from all classes taught the previous five years (combine all files into one PDF for upload). If you do not have five years, please include all courses you have taught or been a TA.
  
  
• Letters of Recommendation (three, confidential) may be required of finalists only.

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:

The classification annual salary range for this position is $71,100 - $151,128; the anticipated annual starting salary is $76,884.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

 “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).