Career-Track Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Holidays

Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Career Track in Comparative Ethnic Studies, Pullman, WA. 9-month, fixed-term with renewal potential, primarily teaching with some service.

Responsibilities include teaching a diverse set of foundational Ethnic Studies courses and developing undergraduate CES curriculum. The role emphasizes student recruitment and retention, service on committees, and participation in SLCR governance.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Comparative Ethnic Studies or a related field by appointment date.
• Native or near-native fluency in English.
• Record of successful teaching at college/university level in Ethnic Studies, Black Studies or related fields.
• Commitment to student recruitment initiatives.
• Commitment to student retention and success initiatives.
• Commitment to or potential to support access and opportunity in teaching and service in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 in-person undergraduate credits per semester across foundational and CES/ethnic studies courses.
• Develop undergraduate CES curriculum and participate in program meetings and committees.
• Participate in CES program meetings and SLCR faculty meetings.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention initiatives within the department.
• Begin appointment on August 16, 2027.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Recruitment initiatives

Retention initiatives

Access and opportunity in teaching

Education

PhD in Comparative Ethnic Studies

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Career Track in Comparative Ethnic Studies, Pullman, WA. 9-month, fixed-term with renewal potential, primarily teaching with some service.

Responsibilities include teaching a diverse set of foundational Ethnic Studies courses and developing undergraduate CES curriculum. The role emphasizes student recruitment and retention, service on committees, and participation in SLCR governance.