Department of Art & Design, Assistant Professor - Art Illustration

ration Job no: 562427 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website .

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. JOB SUMMARY The Department of Art & Design at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications from qualified candidates for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Art with a focus in Illustration position to begin in August, 2027.

Qualified candidates will hold an MFA in Illustration or in a closely related field. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of college/university teaching experience, will contribute to active scholarship in the field of illustration, and will be well-versed in contemporary and historic contexts, issues, and practices related to illustration. The candidate will have a broad range of experience in interdisciplinary teaching, curriculum development, and established professional networks. TYPICAL ACTIVITIES Successful candidates will teach all levels of ‘Imaging and Illustration’ courses (beginning, intermediate and advanced) that are core options in the BA in Art (with Art Education and Studio Art concentrations), the BFA in Art (Studio Art) and in the BA in Visual Art Studies, and in the Minor in Animation and Illustration.

As needed or on occasion, the candidate may teach other courses in their area of expertise in the Art or Design curriculum (such as all levels of drawing/ life drawing, special topics, senior capstones). Additionally, candidates will perform committee duties at department, college, and university levels; continue their professional and/or research work in their area of specialization; and broaden links to local, regional, and national communities within their area of expertise to promote and further student success. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A terminal graduate degree from an accredited university in Illustration or an associated field. 2 years of university teaching experience as instructor of record in illustration and related fields (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking).

Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to teach illustration for both fine art and commercial applications. Deep knowledge of illustration history, theory, current trends, and contemporary practices including engagement with contemporary critical discourse in media, culture, and storytelling. Demonstrated professional experience in illustration or a closely related field. Candidate will have a portfolio of professional work demonstrating accomplishments and expertise with contemporary illustration practices, as well as instances of collaboration with local creative networks.

Candidate will have a proven record in coaching students towards professional goals and into career pathways. The successful candidate will have several years of experience advising students in portfolio preparation, professional best practices and identifying career opportunities within illustration and related creative fields. The candidate must have technical fluency with industry-standard software and digital workflows, including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, 3D software, and After Effects along with analog processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree in hand by time of appointment.

A graduate degree from an accredited university in Illustration or an associated field. 2 years of university teaching experience as instructor of record in illustration and related fields (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking). Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to teach illustration for both fine art and commercial applications. Deep knowledge of illustration history, theory, current trends, and contemporary practices including engagement with contemporary critical discourse in media, culture, and storytelling. Demonstrated professional experience in illustration or a closely related field.

Candidate will have a portfolio of professional work demonstrating accomplishments and expertise with contemporary illustration practices, as well as instances of collaboration with local creative networks. Candidate will have a proven record in coaching students towards professional goals and into career pathways. The successful candidate will have several years of experience advising students in portfolio preparation, professional best practices and identifying career opportunities within illustration and related creative fields. The candidate must have technical fluency with industry-standard software and digital workflows, including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, 3D software, and After Effects along with analog processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three to five years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates will have a proven track record of excellence in teaching and a developed pedagogy devoted to bridging the gap between academic theory and professional practice, inspiring students to hone their visual communication abilities. Deep expertise on professional best practices and industry standards relevant to illustrators, such as client relations, contracts, pricing, licensing, copyright, project management, freelance practice, entrepreneurship, portfolio development, and self-promotion. Candidate will have a deep understanding of trends in illustration, technology, and visual communication, enabling the instructor to provide contemporary surveys of the field.

Established professional networks and demonstrated ability to collaborate with employers, studios, publishers, agencies, professional organizations, alumni, and other partners that can create opportunities for students. Experience facilitating professional opportunities for students such as coordinating internships, working with clients, attending conferences, and leading other experiential and service-learning projects. Achievements in the forms of publications, commercial projects, editorial work, commissions, exhibitions or other recognized accomplishments in the field. Candidate will hold expertise in cutting-edge illustration programs and analog practices for application in a variety of media such as: print media, film, gaming, advertising, bookmaking, among others.

Fluency in industry-wide professional analog practices and digital software is expected, as well as a familiarity and willingness to incorporate emerging technologies as needed. Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive.

Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Art & Design, as part of the College of Arts & Letters at CSUSB, offers several bachelor's degrees in art history, design, studio art, and visual studies, plus MA and MFA programs in Studio Art.

Imaging and illustration courses are among the core options of courses in the BA in Art (with Art Education and Studio Art concentrations), the BFA in Art (Studio Art) and in the BA in Visual Art Studies. We also offer a popular minor in Illustration and Animation. The department serves approximately 500-600 students in its majors per year, plus other students from across the campus. The department's core teaching approach across all areas focuses on visual and material literacy, as well as critical and discursive analysis of art, design, and other cultural productions.

Students we serve gain a broad base of skills in art and design making, as well as research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing. Through our programs, we strongly encourage an open approach to understanding how all aspects of art, design, and cultural production contribute to imperatives of diversity and community engagement. To find out more about the Department of Art & Design, visit https://www.csusb.edu/art For more information regarding the position, please contact: Recruitment Chair Katherine Gray [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Please submit: 1. Curriculum Vitae 2.

Cover Letter that includes: a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy (can be included in CL or separate) b. A statement of you