San Francisco State University
The Robert A. Corrigan Visiting Professor in Social Justice
In recognition of the legacy of Robert A. Corrigan’s twenty four years of leadership as
the University’s 12th president, George and Judy Marcus have established the Robert A.
Corrigan Visiting Professor in Social Justice to advance San Francisco State University’s
distinctive mission. SFSU distinguishes itself from other institutions of higher education
in its commitment to social justice. The College of Ethnic Studies, the only such college
in the nation, has been a longstanding leader in promoting academic excellence that
empowers and advances communities of color and indigenous people. The Corrigan
Visiting Professor, housed within the College of Ethnic Studies, will advance the theory
and practice of social justice as one of the university’s guiding principles. For a brief
biography of President-emeritus Robert A. Corrigan go to [Biography]
Position Description
The Robert A. Corrigan Visiting Professor in Social Justice will be a scholar who is
firmly engaged in cutting edge academic, educational and community initiatives that
promote social justice and advance the aspirations of people of African American/Black
ancestry. The visiting professor will be expected to contribute and enrich the work of
faculty, students and constituent communities of the College of Ethnic Studies by
advancing the theoretical framework, expression or practice of social justice. The
awardee will be assigned as a fellow to the Cesar Chavez Institute in the College of
Ethnic Studies for a term of six months to one year (stipend prorated to time
commitment).
In addition to teaching one course per semester, the Corrigan Visiting Professor will
deliver one public lecture or performance each semester, and participate in select
activities related to the promotion of the Visiting Professorship. Successful candidates
will be those who can best address the theoretical and practical impact to relevant
constituent communities, their engagement with SFSU students and collaboration with
SFSU faculty. Candidates should clearly address how this visiting professorship will
advance their career and how their advanced leadership will help to reshape the field.
The Robert A. Corrigan Visiting Professor will enhance the University’s reputation as a
premier public urban institution dedicated to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and
community engagement for equity and social justice.
Annual stipend (prorated for shorter terms): $100,000 to be used either as direct
compensation to the visitor or applied to work related expenses (e.g. professional
materials, student/staff support, travel). This stipend may be received concurrently with
other support that is complementary to the intent of this visiting professorship (e.g.
grants, sabbatical leaves or other professional awards).
Application Process
The successful candidate will possess the appropriate educational and professional
background to document excellence in his/her field of expertise (Ph.D., MFA, or other
professionally reviewed equivalency).
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2015 and continue until the position is
filled. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter explaining the aims, purposes,
methodologies and impact of the project that they intend to advance during their visiting
professorship; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and three sample
publications or representations of their scholarly, creative or applied work. Forward
materials electronically to ethnicst@sfsu.edu, ATTN: Office of the Dean, Corrigan
Visiting Professorship Search Committee.
San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system,
serves a diverse student body of 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The
University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity
through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty
members are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement
and growth through research, scholarship and/or creative work.
The College of Ethnic Studies at SFSU is the only such College of its kind in the nation
and one of only two in the world. The College is an emancipatory liberal arts college,
meaning it addresses scholarship from the perspective of the intellectual traditions, in
service to the needs and in a manner that supports the liberation of our constituent
communities.
SFSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to
diversity and encourages applications from women, members of all ethnic groups,
veterans, and people with disabilities