Assistant or Associate Professor - Art, Media, and Design

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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