Description
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. We are looking for an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in Ethics, Law and Social Justice at the rank of Assistant Professor. Areas of specialization could include, but are not limited to, bioethics, environmental justice, Indigenous law and sovereignty, civil rights or immigration law, disability rights, the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies, peace studies, or food justice. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose work encompasses underrepresented communities or vulnerable populations. Primary teaching duties will include teaching courses required for our Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) major that focus on approaches, theories, methods in interdisciplinary studies. In addition, the successful candidate will teach general education and seminar courses developed around their areas of expertise. Responsibilities will include working with and advising IS majors enrolled in the “Ethics, Law and Social Justice” concentration. Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #549683.
Requirements
- A.B.D. or Ph.D. in an interdisciplinary field and a successful teaching record are required. If ABD, Ph.D must be conferred before August 2026.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
- Evidence of potential for scholarly achievement in the area of Ethics, Law and Social Justice.
- Demonstrated university teaching experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
