Department of Art & Design, Open Rank in Design

Job no: 562428 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 Design Program in the Department of Art & Design at California State University San Bernardino seeks to appoint an innovative and versatile design educator with a broad range of design skills,focused on graphic design, visual communication, and interdisciplinary design practice, for a tenure track appointment at open rank.Candidates should have creative and technical experience across a broad range of research-based and professional design practices, with a focus on graphic design, visual communication, and interdisciplinary design.

Creative efforts supporting these practices may include combinations of branding and identity systems, creative direction, art direction, publication and editorial design, illustration, commercial photography, or other forms of visual communication. Technical efforts should demonstrate proficiency with contemporary design tools, technologies, and production methods across print, digital, and emerging media, using both industry-standard and experimental approaches. TYPICAL ACTIVITIES 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 degree from an accredited university in a field associated with design or an appropriate terminal postgraduate degree in design or a related field by the time of appointment.

At least one year of teaching and/or professional experience in graphic design,visual communication, or interdisciplinary design practice using contemporary design software and production processes, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Figma, or comparable applications. Proficiency with contemporary graphic design and visual communication applications, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Figma,or comparable professional software. An interest in advancing student learning across a broad range of design practices, including graphic design, visual communication, branding and identity, creative and art direction, publication and editorial design, illustration, motion graphics, interdisciplinary design, and academic research. The ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community.

Some teaching experience in relevant design subjects. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree in hand by time of appointment . (specify degree or degrees). A terminal degree from an accredited university in a field associated with design or an appropriate postgraduate degree in design or a related field by the time of appointment. At least one year of teaching or professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or interdisciplinary design practice using contemporary design software and production processes, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects, Lightroom, Figma, or comparable applications.

Proficiency with contemporary graphic design and visual communication applications, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Figma, or comparable professional software. An interest in advancing student learning across a broad range of design practices, including graphic design, visual communication, branding and identity, creative and art direction, publication and editorial design, illustration, motion graphics, interdisciplinary design, and academic research. The ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community. Some teaching experience in relevant design subjects at the university undergraduate level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Terminal degree in graphic design, visual communication, communication design, interdisciplinary design, or a related field by employment start date. Interest in or experience with collaborative practices in classroom, university, and industry settings. Experience in introducing and supporting students in professional opportunities, such as coordinating internships or co-ops, student-staffed design studios, and experiential and service-learning projects. Expertise with contemporary graphic design and visual communication applications, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Figma, or comparable professional software.

Experience with professional design workflows and production processes, including typography and page layout, vector and raster image creation, photographic capture and image processing, branding and identity systems, motion graphics, print production and prepress, prototyping, and digital publishing. Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting contemporary digital design workflows across Apple and Windows workstations, including file preparation, color management, font management, digital asset management, and print and digital output. Experience with experimental approaches, emerging technologies, and evolving modes of design practice, which may include generative and AI-assisted design tools, interactive and web-based media, motion and time-based media, extended reality, creative coding, data visualization, or other emerging forms of visual communication. Experience with design production and fabrication technologies such as large-format and photographic printing, digital cutting, laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing, CNC processes, or other equipment and processes that expand graphic and visual communication into physical, spatial, or interdisciplinary design practices.

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. In the design area, we offer a BA in Design Studies, and a BS and BFA in Design (with concentrations in Graphic Design, Interface Design, 3D Design, 2D Animation & Motion Graphics, and Marketing).

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 your research experience/plans (can be included in CL or separate) c. A statement how you will serve the CSUSB community, including students and the campus at large 3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching. 4. Link to online portfolio of related work in the field. 5.

Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment). 6. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. 7. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Formal review of applications will begin November 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. If you are