Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting

Assistant Professor of Drawing & Painting

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Work type : Instructional Faculty Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location : Fullerton

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine / Performing Arts, Tenured / Tenure-Track, Full Time

Department of Visual Arts

College of The Arts

Assistant Professor

Fall 2025

The Department of Visual Arts at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Drawing and Painting with an appointment to begin Fall Semester 2025.

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.

Position

The Visual Arts Department invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor position in drawing and painting. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in drawing and painting, with emphasis on contemporary studio practices.

We are seeking candidates who will actively contribute to the Department and University through administrative services and in creating a community of students, faculty, and staff richly diverse in cultural background.

CSUF faculty are committed teachers / scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects.

The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization.

This candidate could teach conceptually based painting practice, beginning to advanced figure painting, undergraduate critique courses, and graduate level seminars.

This person will be responsible for a sustained contemporary practice and active scholarly work commensurate with the requirements for tenure.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• M.F.A. in Drawing and Painting or related field
• A sustained and current exhibition record that demonstrates commitment to creative studio practice
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching
• Ability to balance teaching, creative research, and service
• Ability to use technology effectively in context of teaching, advising, and committee work
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Distinction as an artist working primarily in Painting and Drawing
• Expertise in the history and current practices in the field of Painting and Drawing and knowledge of contemporary art issues.
• Significant national and / or international exhibition record
• Successful scholarly and creative research accomplishments including but not limited to publications, grants, residencies, and fellowships
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines

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 #543538 , and provide the following required materials :

• Cover letter in which you respond to the qualifications
• Teaching 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.
• Portfolio (PDF -images) Creative work should be submitted in a single PDF, curated specifically for the stated teaching requirements of the Painting and Drawing job search.

It should include 20 pages / 20 images.

• Evidence of successful teaching, including sample syllabi and a portfolio of student work.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

Semi-Finalists must 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.

Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation.

Please direct all questions about the position to : Michelle Murillo, Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at michellemurillo@fullerton.

edu with Drawing and Painting Search in the subject line.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 15, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year).

The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 to $7,022 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.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefit 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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

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