Assistant Professor, Chicanx/Latinx Law & Public Policy

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the College of Social Sciences, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, beginning August 2027. The role focuses on Chicanx/Latinx experiences, law, and public policy, with opportunities to teach courses like Chicanx/Latinx Communities and the Law and Public Policy and Chicanx Experiences.

The department values interdisciplinary scholarship, social justice, and community engagement, and seeks candidates who

Qualifications

• PhD in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latinx Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Justice Studies, Public Policy, or a closely related field with a demonstrated specialization in Chicanx/Latinx experiences, law, and/or public policy (degree must be completed by the time of appointment).
• Demonstrated ability to teach and develop undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Chicana and Chicano Studies, particularly in areas such as law, public policy, social justice, or community-based research, as evidenced by prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, or instructional training.
• Demonstrated record of, or clear potential for, scholarly research and publication focused on the intersection of Chicanx/Latinx communities with legal systems, public policy, civil rights, immigration, criminal justice, or related institutional frameworks, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, dissertation research, or an active research agenda.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student populations as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an active research and teaching program focused on the intersections of Chicanx/Latinx communities, law, and public policy, including publishing scholarly work, presenting at professional conferences, and contributing to public-facing or community-engaged scholarship that advances social justice and policy reform.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chicana and Chicano Studies, contribute to curriculum development in areas such as law, public policy, and social justice, and actively engage in student mentoring, advising, and service to the department, college, university, and broader community.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly research

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

PhD in Chicana/o Studies or related field

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the College of Social Sciences, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, beginning August 2027. The role focuses on Chicanx/Latinx experiences, law, and public policy, with opportunities to teach courses like Chicanx/Latinx Communities and the Law and Public Policy and Chicanx Experiences.

The department values interdisciplinary scholarship, social justice, and community engagement, and seeks candidates who