Assistant Professor of Latinx Community Health

Join Our Team of Distinguished Faculty at California State University, Long Beach

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Professor of Latinx Community Health to join our Department of Chicano and Latino Studies. As a key member of our faculty, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic and research landscape of our institution, while contributing to the advancement of Latinx community health and social justice.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Latinx community health, developing and promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, and maintaining a research program that addresses the health disparities and social determinants affecting Latinx communities. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and advise students, develop new courses, and participate in campus and system-wide committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach courses at various levels, including cross-disciplinary courses within the curriculum
• Mentor and advise students, including first-generation and underrepresented students
• Develop new courses and update existing courses in the curriculum
• Develop and promote interdisciplinary scholarship that links our classrooms to local Latinx communities, contexts, and social movements
• Maintain and engage in research, scholarly, and creative activities leading to publications and presentations
• Participate in campus and system-wide committees, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or DrPH in Chicana/o/x Studies, Latina/o/x Studies, Ethnic Studies, Community Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Science, Human Development, Environmental Health, Justice, Medical Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Women/Gender Studies, Urban Planning, or related Social Science fields from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research and/or action research using qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or both, on issues impacting the health of diverse Latinx communities within the U.S. and their transnational contexts
• Demonstrated potential to teach Latinx community health, and/or Chicanx and Latinx Studies at the college level
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential to apply critical theories and frameworks informed by an understanding of the history of federal, state, local, and/or institutional processes and policies that have created and sustained inequitable health outcomes
• Ability to effectively engage diverse Latinx communities through participatory, engaged, and/or action research that builds community capacity to identify, analyze, prioritize, and address issues impacting their health
• Commitment to using an equity perspective to create more just and healthy communities in low-income, multi-racial communities in collaboration with community leaders and community-based, social justice organizations

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary range of $6,667 to $7,084 per month
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans and paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and diverse academic community
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the broader community

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced)
• A letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• A CV
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
• Research sample(s)
• Teaching evaluations, if applicable
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree (to be submitted by request should you reach the semi-finalist stage)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Apply now to join our team of distinguished faculty and contribute to the advancement of Latinx community health and social justice.