Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
School of Music College of the Arts Assistant Professor Fall 2024 The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Artist/Teacher of Clarinet at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2024. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success. Position The School of Music invites applications for a tenure track position as Artist/Teacher of Clarinet at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2024. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied clarinet to both undergraduate and graduate students, recruiting and maintaining a quality clarinet studio, and serving as coordinator of the woodwind area (including organizing events and assisting with outreach and recruitment for all woodwind instruments). Other responsibilities include coaching chamber music, participating in faculty ensembles, and teaching other courses in accordance with individual areas of expertise and School of Music needs. The position also requires working closely with other applied faculty, ensemble directors, and music education faculty to promote positive relationships with regional high school and community college music programs. CSUF faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and through individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. In addition, this position will be expected to engage in active peer-reviewed creative/scholarly activities; maintain office hours; and work collaboratively and productively with colleagues. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching; a record of creative/scholarly activity in the discipline; impactful contributions to school, college, and university committees and to external professional organizations that serve the broader disciplinary community. Required Qualifications Terminal degree (DMA, PhD, or MM with commensurate experience) by the time of appointment. Evidence of successful college-level clarinet teaching. Evidence of successful chamber ensemble coaching. Demonstrated excellence in musicianship and performance skills befitting a professional clarinet performer. Evidence of a distinguished record of achievement and national or international reputation as a clarinet soloist, and/or orchestral musician, and/or chamber musician. Evidence of strong leadership, communication, organizational, and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, faculty, and staff. A strong record of creative activity and/or scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment. Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups. Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php , choose full-time faculty, search for the position 532444 , and provide the following required materials: Cover letter relating your experience to the required qualifications. Current Curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts of all graduate study List of three professional references (names, telephone numbers, email addresses) Teaching Philosophy Statement Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria: The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education. The candidate has experience in and is committed to serving underrepresented populations in higher education. The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment. The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities. Recent live or studio recordings (All video and audio files should be submitted as links to external sites; physical copies of recordings will not be accepted nor reviewed) of the applicant performing the following repertoire: Mozart Concerto (1st and 2nd movement; accompaniment highly preferred), AND A twenty or twenty-first-century concerto or major work for clarinet. Selections from the accompanied or unaccompanied repertoire are appropriate, AND A third selection of the candidate's choice. This may be another major work for clarinet or a chamber work that features the clarinet prominently. Finalists only: Submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal. Please direct all questions about the position to both: Dr. Dustin Barr and Professor Sycil Mathai at dbarr@fullerton.edu and smathai@fullerton.edu with the subject line “Clarinet Search” or call 657-278-7624. Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2023. The anticipated appointment date is August 2024. The College and Department The College of the Arts is a destination of choice for students seeking the highest quality training in the visual and performing arts. We take great pride in our role as a college of regional focus with national impact. Locally, the College serves as an academic and cultural resource for the community. Nationally, our alumni contribute to the thriving creative economy as artists, educators, performers, and professionals. We are leaders in arts education, marked by our continuous national accreditation in all four areas - Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. At Cal State Fullerton, our motto is “Titans reach higher.” In the College of the Arts, not only do we reach higher, we reach forward to shape the future of the arts in new and innovative ways. For more information about the College of the Arts, please visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/ The School of Music in the College of the Arts is a school of artistry, community, and distinction. Our mission is to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages individual achievement and artistic expression. Music is key to what makes us human-an expression of our creative beings. We daily and collectively engage our creative humanity as performers, composers, researchers, teachers, and students. Together, we collaborate, inspire, discover, reflect, mentor, innovate, and create. The curriculum provides preparation for careers in music, music education, or further graduate study. We offer a variety of degree programs and concentrations that balance theoretic and applied learning. Artist-teachers offer instruction in all aspects of performance; practicing composers and theorists teach courses in theory and composition; active musicologists provide instruction in history and literature; and specialists in music education teach the courses in that field. Our goal is to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. Our school has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966. For more information about the School of Music, please visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/ Compensation The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,405 to $11,994 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring salary is $6,688 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ). Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. CSUF Benefits An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/ . Additional Information Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator ( http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php ). In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California. Advertised: Sep 28 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
School of Music College of the Arts Assistant Professor Fall 2024 The School of Music at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Artist/Teacher of Clarinet at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2024. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success. Position The School of Music invites applications for a tenure track position as Artist/Teacher of Clarinet at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2024. Primary responsibilities include teaching applied clarinet to both undergraduate and graduate students, recruiting and maintaining a quality clarinet studio, and serving as coordinator of the woodwind area (including organizing events and assisting with outreach and recruitment for all woodwind instruments). Other responsibilities include coaching chamber music, participating in faculty ensembles, and teaching other courses in accordance with individual areas of expertise and School of Music needs. The position also requires working closely with other applied faculty, ensemble directors, and music education faculty to promote positive relationships with regional high school and community college music programs. CSUF faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and through individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. In addition, this position will be expected to engage in active peer-reviewed creative/scholarly activities; maintain office hours; and work collaboratively and productively with colleagues. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching; a record of creative/scholarly activity in the discipline; impactful contributions to school, college, and university committees and to external professional organizations that serve the broader disciplinary community. Required Qualifications Terminal degree (DMA, PhD, or MM with commensurate experience) by the time of appointment. Evidence of successful college-level clarinet teaching. Evidence of successful chamber ensemble coaching. Demonstrated excellence in musicianship and performance skills befitting a professional clarinet performer. Evidence of a distinguished record of achievement and national or international reputation as a clarinet soloist, and/or orchestral musician, and/or chamber musician. Evidence of strong leadership, communication, organizational, and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, faculty, and staff. A strong record of creative activity and/or scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment. Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups. Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php , choose full-time faculty, search for the position 532444 , and provide the following required materials: Cover letter relating your experience to the required qualifications. Current Curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts of all graduate study List of three professional references (names, telephone numbers, email addresses) Teaching Philosophy Statement Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria: The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education. The candidate has experience in and is committed to serving underrepresented populations in higher education. The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment. The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities. Recent live or studio recordings (All video and audio files should be submitted as links to external sites; physical copies of recordings will not be accepted nor reviewed) of the applicant performing the following repertoire: Mozart Concerto (1st and 2nd movement; accompaniment highly preferred), AND A twenty or twenty-first-century concerto or major work for clarinet. Selections from the accompanied or unaccompanied repertoire are appropriate, AND A third selection of the candidate's choice. This may be another major work for clarinet or a chamber work that features the clarinet prominently. Finalists only: Submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal. Please direct all questions about the position to both: Dr. Dustin Barr and Professor Sycil Mathai at dbarr@fullerton.edu and smathai@fullerton.edu with the subject line “Clarinet Search” or call 657-278-7624. Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2023. The anticipated appointment date is August 2024. The College and Department The College of the Arts is a destination of choice for students seeking the highest quality training in the visual and performing arts. We take great pride in our role as a college of regional focus with national impact. Locally, the College serves as an academic and cultural resource for the community. Nationally, our alumni contribute to the thriving creative economy as artists, educators, performers, and professionals. We are leaders in arts education, marked by our continuous national accreditation in all four areas - Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. At Cal State Fullerton, our motto is “Titans reach higher.” In the College of the Arts, not only do we reach higher, we reach forward to shape the future of the arts in new and innovative ways. For more information about the College of the Arts, please visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/ The School of Music in the College of the Arts is a school of artistry, community, and distinction. Our mission is to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages individual achievement and artistic expression. Music is key to what makes us human-an expression of our creative beings. We daily and collectively engage our creative humanity as performers, composers, researchers, teachers, and students. Together, we collaborate, inspire, discover, reflect, mentor, innovate, and create. The curriculum provides preparation for careers in music, music education, or further graduate study. We offer a variety of degree programs and concentrations that balance theoretic and applied learning. Artist-teachers offer instruction in all aspects of performance; practicing composers and theorists teach courses in theory and composition; active musicologists provide instruction in history and literature; and specialists in music education teach the courses in that field. Our goal is to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. Our school has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966. For more information about the School of Music, please visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/music/ Compensation The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,405 to $11,994 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring salary is $6,688 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ). Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. CSUF Benefits An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/ . Additional Information Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator ( http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php ). In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California. Advertised: Sep 28 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Stanislaus State
1 University Circle, Turlock, California 95382, USA
Faculty Employment Opportunity POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art - Digital Media: The Department of Art invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have expertise in the practice of digital arts and new media, with the requisite skills to teach a broad range of courses within the candidate's specific strengths and areas of interest, including but not limited to: foundation digital media, web design, publication design, graphic design, typography, and motion graphics. The ideal candidate should have expert technical knowledge in Adobe Suite Software, among other industry standard tools, and will encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development through their use across all courses. The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator and team player who will support the growth of the Creative Media Program and potentially act as Director to serve this growing degree in the Art Department. The Creative Media Program is a new and rapidly growing interdisciplinary degree program. The major is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their abilities in critical thinking and teamwork as they create compelling narratives across media platforms. This program draws from diverse fields including Art, Anthropology, Business, English, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Music, Spanish, and Theatre to bring together knowledge and practical experience. Students build a foundational core in preparation for exploring their own interests in advocacy, design, creative writing, media and film, visual storytelling or live performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. Other responsibilities include participation in professional activities and research, departmental and university activities, committee work, curriculum development and long-range planning, advising, recruitment, and mentorship. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This is an academic year appointment beginning Fall 2024. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Fine Arts Degree in Digital Media Art or terminal degree in related field. Evidence of ability to collaborate with faculty across a variety of disciplines. Evidence of effective teaching at the college level. Ability to teach foundation digital media and proficiency in Adobe Suite Software. Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A clear demonstration of artistic and/or scholarly achievement; a significant portfolio of creative work with research interests in emerging areas of practice and theory; evidence of curricular and program development. HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: A complete application must include: (1) an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; (2) CV to include the contact information of three references; (3) Diversity Statement - 1 page; (4) statement of teaching philosophy - 1 page; (5) a list of all courses taught with catalog descriptions; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student evaluations; (7) 20 images of applicant’s creative works; (8) 20 images of student work; (9) unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Jessica Gomula-Kruzic Professor Video and Time-Based Media Department of Art College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382 email: jgomula@csustan.edu Screening of completed application files will begin January 25, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. This appointment begins on August 14, 2024. An application must include a statement of your demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in addition to any other required documents as indicated above. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $6,250 - $6,500 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: The Department of Art at California State University, Stanislaus, is one of three divisions within the School of Art, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and offers the following NASAD-accredited programs: BFA, Mixed Subject emphasis; BA in Art, Studio emphasis; BA Art History; Minor in Art History; Minor in Art; and a newly created BA in Creative Media. Find out more about our program at: https://www.csustan.edu/soa and https://www.csustan.edu/art and https://www.csustan.edu/creative-media CAMPUS & AREA: California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA 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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu . Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/ CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Advertised: Jul 27 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Faculty Employment Opportunity POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art - Digital Media: The Department of Art invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should have expertise in the practice of digital arts and new media, with the requisite skills to teach a broad range of courses within the candidate's specific strengths and areas of interest, including but not limited to: foundation digital media, web design, publication design, graphic design, typography, and motion graphics. The ideal candidate should have expert technical knowledge in Adobe Suite Software, among other industry standard tools, and will encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development through their use across all courses. The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator and team player who will support the growth of the Creative Media Program and potentially act as Director to serve this growing degree in the Art Department. The Creative Media Program is a new and rapidly growing interdisciplinary degree program. The major is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their abilities in critical thinking and teamwork as they create compelling narratives across media platforms. This program draws from diverse fields including Art, Anthropology, Business, English, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Music, Spanish, and Theatre to bring together knowledge and practical experience. Students build a foundational core in preparation for exploring their own interests in advocacy, design, creative writing, media and film, visual storytelling or live performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. Other responsibilities include participation in professional activities and research, departmental and university activities, committee work, curriculum development and long-range planning, advising, recruitment, and mentorship. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This is an academic year appointment beginning Fall 2024. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Fine Arts Degree in Digital Media Art or terminal degree in related field. Evidence of ability to collaborate with faculty across a variety of disciplines. Evidence of effective teaching at the college level. Ability to teach foundation digital media and proficiency in Adobe Suite Software. Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A clear demonstration of artistic and/or scholarly achievement; a significant portfolio of creative work with research interests in emerging areas of practice and theory; evidence of curricular and program development. HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: A complete application must include: (1) an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; (2) CV to include the contact information of three references; (3) Diversity Statement - 1 page; (4) statement of teaching philosophy - 1 page; (5) a list of all courses taught with catalog descriptions; (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student evaluations; (7) 20 images of applicant’s creative works; (8) 20 images of student work; (9) unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Jessica Gomula-Kruzic Professor Video and Time-Based Media Department of Art College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences California State University, Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382 email: jgomula@csustan.edu Screening of completed application files will begin January 25, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. This appointment begins on August 14, 2024. An application must include a statement of your demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in addition to any other required documents as indicated above. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $6,250 - $6,500 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: The Department of Art at California State University, Stanislaus, is one of three divisions within the School of Art, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and offers the following NASAD-accredited programs: BFA, Mixed Subject emphasis; BA in Art, Studio emphasis; BA Art History; Minor in Art History; Minor in Art; and a newly created BA in Creative Media. Find out more about our program at: https://www.csustan.edu/soa and https://www.csustan.edu/art and https://www.csustan.edu/creative-media CAMPUS & AREA: California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA 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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu . Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/ CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Advertised: Jul 27 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
California State University, Chico
400 West 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929, USA
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 13,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor or Associate Tenure Track Professor (without tenure) of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Position Starts: Fall 2024 College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management Department/School: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $96,300 - $105,500 per year). Initial Review Date: 11/17/2023; complete applications received after that date may be considered. Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to the Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering faculty position is a Ph.D. in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. Mechatronic Engineering candidates must have expertise in the integration of mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities: All tenure track positions carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching and course development at the undergraduate level (this is primary). These undergraduate courses must be taught with proficient written and oral English. Other responsibilities include: Develop an area of scholarship and professional growth leading to dissemination through peer-reviewed forums, pursue external funding to support research, and mentor undergraduate students on research. Student advising, serving on academic committees and industry associations, supporting the Department’s industrial advisory board, engaging in outreach and recruitment activities, and contributing to goals of the Program, College, and University. This position includes advising capstone senior design teams, which involves working closely with students and industry sponsors. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. How to Apply: Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, and a current cover letter describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy, research interests and plans, and strategies and activities for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. The Department: The Department of MMEM offers B.S. degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (342 current majors), Mechatronic Engineering (134 current majors), and Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics (39 current majors). The engineering programs are accredited by ABET. The Department also offers a minor in Advanced Manufacturing (25 current minors). It is one of seven departments in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC). The department prides itself in maintaining rigorous curricula, delivering programs that are practice-oriented with a strong design focus, and having accessible faculty who provide a high degree of personal attention to students. A major strength of the department is the Capstone Design Program in which all three degree programs participate. The department manages about thirty industry-sponsored capstone design projects each year. The department has several active student chapters that include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Mechatronic Engineers (AIME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and the Materials Research Society (MRS). The department also supports several student clubs and extracurricular competitions such as SAE Baja, SAE Formula, Rocketry, and the Solar Regatta. Chico State has a tradition of performing well in these competitions. CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Job-related questions should be directed to: Dr. Ozgul Yasar, Search Committee Chair 530.898.6142 | oyasar@csuchico.edu Benefits Information: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml . Additional Information: All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959. All positions are contingent on funding. About Chico State: Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capitol, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S. Advertised: Oct 17 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 13,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor or Associate Tenure Track Professor (without tenure) of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Position Starts: Fall 2024 College: College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management Department/School: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $96,300 - $105,500 per year). Initial Review Date: 11/17/2023; complete applications received after that date may be considered. Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to the Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering faculty position is a Ph.D. in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. Mechatronic Engineering candidates must have expertise in the integration of mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities: All tenure track positions carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching and course development at the undergraduate level (this is primary). These undergraduate courses must be taught with proficient written and oral English. Other responsibilities include: Develop an area of scholarship and professional growth leading to dissemination through peer-reviewed forums, pursue external funding to support research, and mentor undergraduate students on research. Student advising, serving on academic committees and industry associations, supporting the Department’s industrial advisory board, engaging in outreach and recruitment activities, and contributing to goals of the Program, College, and University. This position includes advising capstone senior design teams, which involves working closely with students and industry sponsors. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. How to Apply: Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, and a current cover letter describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy, research interests and plans, and strategies and activities for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. The Department: The Department of MMEM offers B.S. degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (342 current majors), Mechatronic Engineering (134 current majors), and Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics (39 current majors). The engineering programs are accredited by ABET. The Department also offers a minor in Advanced Manufacturing (25 current minors). It is one of seven departments in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC). The department prides itself in maintaining rigorous curricula, delivering programs that are practice-oriented with a strong design focus, and having accessible faculty who provide a high degree of personal attention to students. A major strength of the department is the Capstone Design Program in which all three degree programs participate. The department manages about thirty industry-sponsored capstone design projects each year. The department has several active student chapters that include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Mechatronic Engineers (AIME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and the Materials Research Society (MRS). The department also supports several student clubs and extracurricular competitions such as SAE Baja, SAE Formula, Rocketry, and the Solar Regatta. Chico State has a tradition of performing well in these competitions. CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Job-related questions should be directed to: Dr. Ozgul Yasar, Search Committee Chair 530.898.6142 | oyasar@csuchico.edu Benefits Information: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml . Additional Information: All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959. All positions are contingent on funding. About Chico State: Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capitol, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S. Advertised: Oct 17 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: