InsideHigherEd is hiring: Assistant or Associate Professor - Art, Media, and Des

The Art, Media, and Design Department at California State University San Marcos seeks a full-time tenure track candidate whose work is in studio art and hybrid practices. The candidate should have expertise in critical histories and theories of art and representation and engage in research alongside artmaking, which may entail research that crosses into other Art-adjacent disciplines. The candidate should have advanced studio art skills, with experience teaching foundation courses. Candidates should show a record of teaching and working across hybrid practices. The committee defines hybrid practices as an integration of traditional studio art (drawing, printmaking, or sculpture) with emergent practices (installation, social practice, sound design, etc). Candidates with work that contributes to the college and university mission and commitment to sustainability and community-based practice are encouraged to apply. The student-centered, interdisciplinary department seeks applicants with a passion for instigating thoughtful and relevant artwork from a diverse student body. The ideal candidate has experience in working with underserved communities and can adeptly bring relevant topics to the classroom. The position will serve a highly interdisciplinary program with a major in Art, Media, and Design (options in Digital and Media Arts; and Art and Visual Culture), a minor in Film and Video Production and a developing minor in Environmental Art and Social Practice. Art, Media, and Design is in the School of Arts and is an inclusive, collaborative community where artists, scholars, and students actively engage in developing artistic practices, critical thinking, cultural intelligence, and creativity. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in research and/or creative activities, teaching and service to the department and university. The candidate is expected to engage in service, research and creative activity, and teaching (standard teaching load of 3-3, which may be reduced in first year). The Department of Art, Media, and Design is committed to equity and social change. Candidates who have experience working towards those goals are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Candidates whose work embodies themes of culture, society, environment, place and/or value systems are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated intercultural commitment and experience in teaching, research and/or service is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Master of Fine Arts in related field preferred, or other graduate level degree in related field (awarded prior to date of appointment) Active research and creative agenda that can involve students Strong national/international exhibition/festival record Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence at the university level in related area Demonstration of intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service Desired/Preferred Qualifications: 2 years college level teaching experience in related area Teaching/mentorships with diverse and/or underserved communities Work that addresses societal, cultural, or environmental themes and/or explores value systems Demonstrated experience in program and/or curriculum development Interest in teaching foundational through advanced courses A research focus that can move in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental directions Interest in supervising student portfolios Application Materials: Cover letter that addresses the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae Teaching statement with teaching philosophy description of candidate’s experience of mentorship self-assessment of working effectively in a multicultural/multiethnic campus environment with a large population of first-generation students Artist’s statement outlining a philosophy of artmaking and research Samples of the candidate’s work – please provide links to work/portfolio (minimum 5 projects with checklist and brief description) Samples of student work Sample syllabus (for any course relevant to the position) Names and contact information for three references Optional Materials: Student surveys or evaluations of teaching Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7, 459 - $8,646 per month CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month A review of applications will begin on December 22, 2025; however, the position will be open until filled. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information. California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status. Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indication and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy,can be found at CSU COVID Policy . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu . This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification . In Summary: The Art, Media, and Design Department at California State University San Marcos seeks a full-time tenure track candidate whose work is in studio art and hybrid practices . The candidate should have expertise in critical histories and theories of art and representation . The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in research and/or creative activities, teaching and service to the department and university . En Español: El Departamento de Arte, Medios y Diseño de la Universidad Estatal de California San Marcos busca un candidato a tiempo completo que trabaje en prácticas híbridas. El comité define las prácticas hibridas como una integración del arte tradicional de estudio ( dibujo, impresión o escultura) con nuevas prácticas emergentes (instalación, práctica social, diseño sonoro, etc.). Los candidatos con trabajo que contribuye al colegio y la universidad para practicar el pensamiento sostenible y el servicio comunitario se alientan a los estudiantes. Art, Medios y Diseño se encuentra en la Escuela de Artes y es una comunidad colaborativa e inclusiva donde artistas, académicos y estudiantes participan activamente en el desarrollo de prácticas artísticas, pensamiento crítico, inteligencia cultural y creatividad. Se espera que el candidato exitoso demuestre excelencia en actividades de investigación y/o creación, enseñanza y servicio al departamento y a la universidad. Calificaciones mínimas: Maestría en Bellas Artes en un campo relacionado preferido, u otro grado de posgrado en un área relacionada (condecorado antes de la fecha del nombramiento) Investigación activa y agenda creativa que puede involucrar a los estudiantes Fuertes registros nacionales/internacionales exhibición/festivals Evidencia demostrada de excelencia docente a nivel universitario en el ámbito relacionado Demostración de competencia intercultural y compromiso con servir a una comunidad campus diversa en lo relativo a la enseñanza, investigación y / o servicio Qualificaciones deseadas / Preferidas: 2 años de experiencia docente al nivel universitaria en el terreno relacionado Enseñanza / tutorías con comunidades diversas y /o desatendidas que abordan temas sociales, culturales o educativos e / o exploran sistemas de valores ambientales Experiencia demuestrada en desarrollo de programas y/o currículos en cursos básicos avanzados a través de Curso de interés mínimo Un enfoque de investigación que puede moverse en direcciones interdisciplinarias y interesadas para cubrir las carteras de trabajo estudiantil Interdisciplinares Equipos y aplicaciones que aborden las calificaciones anteriores. Curriculum vitae Declaración de enseñanza con filosofía docente descripción del candidato experiencia de tutoría autoevaluación de trabajar eficazmente en un entorno campus multicultural/multiétnico con una gran población de estudiantes de primera generación Artista declaración que describe una filosofía de arte y investigación Muestras del trabajo del candidado por favor proporcione enlaces al trabajo / cartera (mínimo 5 proyectos con lista de verificación y breve descripción) Muestras de programa de trabajo estudiantil (para cualquier curso relevante para el puesto) Nombres e información de contacto para tres referencias Materiales opcionales: Estudiantes encuestas o evaluaciones de la enseñanza Rango de salario previsto de contratación: $7, 459 - $8,646 por mes Clasificación CSUSU rango de sueldo mensual: $6,221- $13,224 por mes Una revisión de las solicitudes de Facultad de Educación Superior comenzará el 22 de diciembre; sin embargo, la posición será abierta. La Universidad Estatal de California San Marcos es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades fuertemente comprometido a promover la diversidad en todas las áreas de la comunidad del campus. Consideramos solicitantes calificados para el empleo sin importar edad, discapacidad física o mental, género o sexo, información genética, identidad de género, expresión sexual, estado matrimonial, condición médica, nacionalidad, raza o etnia, credo religioso o religioso, orientación sexual y estatus veterano o militar. De acuerdo con la Política de Empleo fuera del Estado de la UCLA , se prohíbe al CSU contratar empleados para realizar trabajos relacionados con la UCS fuera de California. Trabajar en el estado de California es una condición de empleo. Las preguntas deben ser enviadas a la Oficina de Recursos Humanos en hr@csusm.edu . Esta posición está sujeta a verificación del empleo, verificación educativa, verificaciones de referencia y comprobaciones de antecedentes penales. Una oferta de nombramiento está condicionada al cumplimiento con éxito de una verificación de antecesores, incluida una revisión de registros criminales, y puede cancelarse si el control de antecessores revela información descalificadora y/o se descubre que el candidato ha retenido o falsificado información deliberadamente.