Job Description
San Francisco State University, College of Ethnic Studies offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in one of the five departments including Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/o Studies and Race and Resistance Studies beginning August 2026. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests are on the intersections of race, ethnicity and disability. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic departments in the College of Ethnic Studies.
Required qualifications
• Ph.D. or M.F.A, or equivalent terminal degree in relevant field. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students
About San Francisco State University
SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
Mission Statement
San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.
About the Department
The position is in the College of Ethnic Studies San Francisco State University. The College of Ethnic Studies has 110 faculty members, 30-degree programs and over 8,000 students enrolled each semester. The successful candidate may choose their home department within the College of Ethnic Studies including these departments: Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Latina/o Studies, or Race and Resistance Studies. The position focuses on the intersections of race, ethnicity, and disability.
Responsibilities
The position requires undergraduate teaching in the intersections of race, ethnicity and disability, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship program or program of creative work on the intersections of race, ethnicity and disability, and ongoing committee and service assignments.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor salary range is:
$93,000 to $101,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year).
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Professional development funds, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins January 15, 2026, and continues until position is filled. To apply, please upload the following materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One-page teaching philosophy or pedagogical statement
4. One-page description of research or creative work plans
5. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request at a later date.
Please direct all questions about the position to Abul Pitre, Search Committee Chair, apitre@sfsu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state
entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU
prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited
exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to
be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Additional information on the requirements for new hires may be found at the Human Resources web page ( https://hr.sfsu.edu/about-hr ).
San Francisco State University is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Advertised: Oct 17 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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