Sonoma State University
Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, Native American Studies
Sonoma State University, Sonoma, California, United States, 95476
Department Of Native American StudiesJob# 531098Work type: Instructional Faculty -
Temporary FacultyLocation: SonomaCategories:
Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary FacultyUnit 3 CFA - California Faculty AssociationTemporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)Our CommitmentGuided 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 strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing.The UniversitySonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.The DepartmentThe newly-created Native American Studies Department started as a program in 1970 and has regularly offered four to five upper and lower division courses per semester, enrolling over 200 students. Faculty are expected to teach in the general education program and be flexible in the needs of the department.Duties of the PositionSuccessful candidates must be able to teach the NAMS curriculum (lower and upper division 3-unit courses) as needed. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in more than one academic field and educational and background experience in inter/trans-disciplinary and decolonial pedagogies. Duties of indirect teaching may include academic advising and service in the department.Professional QualificationsM.A. required, ABD or Ph.D. preferred, in one or more areas of Native American and Indigenous Studies, including but not limited to the following: environmental studies, sovereignty, Indigeneity, gender and sexuality, literature, culture and language reclamation and revitalization.Two or more years of teaching experience.Candidate must be committed to working with a diverse student population.Rank and SalaryFull-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Please submit:Application letterCurriculum vitaeStatement of Research InterestTeaching PhilosophyStudent evaluationsContact Information for 3 referencesSonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.Contact InformationQuestions concerning the
application process
may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.eduQuestions concerning this
position
may be directed to: Silvia Soto, Associate Chair sotosi@sonoma.eduPlease refer to the requisition number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.Other InformationThe university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Temporary FacultyLocation: SonomaCategories:
Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary FacultyUnit 3 CFA - California Faculty AssociationTemporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)Our CommitmentGuided 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 strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing.The UniversitySonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.The DepartmentThe newly-created Native American Studies Department started as a program in 1970 and has regularly offered four to five upper and lower division courses per semester, enrolling over 200 students. Faculty are expected to teach in the general education program and be flexible in the needs of the department.Duties of the PositionSuccessful candidates must be able to teach the NAMS curriculum (lower and upper division 3-unit courses) as needed. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in more than one academic field and educational and background experience in inter/trans-disciplinary and decolonial pedagogies. Duties of indirect teaching may include academic advising and service in the department.Professional QualificationsM.A. required, ABD or Ph.D. preferred, in one or more areas of Native American and Indigenous Studies, including but not limited to the following: environmental studies, sovereignty, Indigeneity, gender and sexuality, literature, culture and language reclamation and revitalization.Two or more years of teaching experience.Candidate must be committed to working with a diverse student population.Rank and SalaryFull-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Please submit:Application letterCurriculum vitaeStatement of Research InterestTeaching PhilosophyStudent evaluationsContact Information for 3 referencesSonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.Contact InformationQuestions concerning the
application process
may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.eduQuestions concerning this
position
may be directed to: Silvia Soto, Associate Chair sotosi@sonoma.eduPlease refer to the requisition number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.Other InformationThe university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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