University of California San Francisco
Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education
University of California San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education
Job no:
543791
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)Job Summary
The Department of Liberal Studies
in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in Visual and Performing Arts Education, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. The department seeks a dynamic critical pedagogue, community-engaged researcher, and collaborative colleague with a background in justice-centered education and expertise in Latinx/e and Black populations.Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.The teaching assignment will include foundational and upper division courses for future teachers. We seek applicants with expertise in the visual and/or performing arts in K-12 education who have a demonstrated evidence of expertise in justice-oriented, student-centered teaching and learning. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience working with underrepresented students in research, teaching, service, advising, mentoring or community engagement. Research and scholarship in the area of visual and performing arts education is necessary to obtain tenure and promotion.Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. Candidates selected through this DEI cluster hire will be given start-up funds to support their work in DEI and a dedicated mentor will be given upon appointment. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:African American Politics and/or Policy (Political Science)African American Psychology (Psychology & Child Development)DEI-focused University Archivist (Special Collections and Archives, Library)Director of General Engineering (Dept. dependent on specialty)Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations (Kinesiology and Public Health)Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development, focus on Latinx/e or Black populations (Natural Resources and Environmental Science)Metadata and Cataloguing Librarian (Collection Strategies and Discovery, Library)Spanish Language Journalism (Journalism)Through these cluster hires the campus expects to expand scholarly expertise and grow the population of faculty who have significant experience working with African American/Black and/or Latinx/e populations. These initiatives are well aligned with the priorities of the Liberal Studies Department and the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. We are looking for applicants whose teaching, scholarship, and/or service interests are aligned with these efforts.Required Qualifications
Ph.D, Ed.D, or equivalent terminal degree in elementary education, curriculum & instruction, urban/multicultural education, or a related field with experience in arts education or MFA or equivalent terminal degree in visual and/or performing arts with experience in art education is required prior to the start date of the appointment.Demonstrated experience with and commitment to equitable student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.Demonstrated evidence of (or potential for) promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education as well as a demonstrated dedication to the well-being and advancement of students and colleagues.Experience working with African American/Black and/or Latinx/e populations or historically underserved populations.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) research and scholarly productivity.Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in a K-12 setting.Experience working as a K-8 educator, or with children ages 3 and up in visual and/or performing arts-focused out of school time or community settings.Fluency in Spanish or other languages.Experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.Experience working with linguistically diverse students.Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.Expertise in an area that complements or broadens the research activities of the department.Experience supervising undergraduate student research.Interested candidates must submit the following documents:Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals.Research Plan - The research plan provides an opportunity for candidates to summarize their expertise, outline their proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of exercise physiology.Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. It should display evidence of the ability to promote and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Please consider using the following questions to prepare the diversity statement.
What pedagogical practices would you use to foster an inclusive learning environment for our student population? Teaching may include curriculum, pedagogy, or climate, and teaching that occurs outside the classroom setting.In what ways have your experiences shaped your perspectives, behaviors, or actions about or towards others, and what did you learn from these experiences?What activities, outside of the area of teaching, do you plan to engage in as a faculty member that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document.Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document.These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Seth Bush at sbush@calpoly.edu .About the Department
The Department of Liberal Studies is Cal Poly’s pre-credential elementary teacher preparation program, which offers a Bachelors of Science degree. The major prepares future teachers for inspired service, advocacy, and leadership. Faculty and students work closely with other programs in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, including the School of Education, science and mathematics departments, and with several programs in the College of Liberal Arts.The Liberal Studies program is dedicated to hiring faculty members who will join a community committed to developing principles of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our students and to fully prepare our graduates to work effectively in the diverse communities in which they will serve. We value candidates who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to our community in order to support diverse students through their research, teaching, and service. The successful candidates will join a faculty with a strong commitment to students' success and with diverse research interests. More information about the Department of Liberal Studies can be found at liberalstudies.calpoly.edu .About the University
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 28 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers academically focused students 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn-by-Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. Cal Poly is one of the largest land-holding universities in the nation and uses all of its land holdings in active support of its educational programs. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 47,000, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. With excellent public education resources, recreational facilities and an expanding dedication to the arts, the area is known for its scenic landscapes and extraordinarily temperate climate.The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics (BCSM) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Cal Poly seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. Cal Poly seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will consider teaching strategies that promote student success, especially for students from historically excluded communities. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their approach to teaching, research, and service.Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and will participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, statistical consulting, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participation in service activities such as committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.MinorityPostdoc.org
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Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education
Job no:
543791
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)Job Summary
The Department of Liberal Studies
in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in Visual and Performing Arts Education, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. The department seeks a dynamic critical pedagogue, community-engaged researcher, and collaborative colleague with a background in justice-centered education and expertise in Latinx/e and Black populations.Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.The teaching assignment will include foundational and upper division courses for future teachers. We seek applicants with expertise in the visual and/or performing arts in K-12 education who have a demonstrated evidence of expertise in justice-oriented, student-centered teaching and learning. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience working with underrepresented students in research, teaching, service, advising, mentoring or community engagement. Research and scholarship in the area of visual and performing arts education is necessary to obtain tenure and promotion.Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. Candidates selected through this DEI cluster hire will be given start-up funds to support their work in DEI and a dedicated mentor will be given upon appointment. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:African American Politics and/or Policy (Political Science)African American Psychology (Psychology & Child Development)DEI-focused University Archivist (Special Collections and Archives, Library)Director of General Engineering (Dept. dependent on specialty)Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations (Kinesiology and Public Health)Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development, focus on Latinx/e or Black populations (Natural Resources and Environmental Science)Metadata and Cataloguing Librarian (Collection Strategies and Discovery, Library)Spanish Language Journalism (Journalism)Through these cluster hires the campus expects to expand scholarly expertise and grow the population of faculty who have significant experience working with African American/Black and/or Latinx/e populations. These initiatives are well aligned with the priorities of the Liberal Studies Department and the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. We are looking for applicants whose teaching, scholarship, and/or service interests are aligned with these efforts.Required Qualifications
Ph.D, Ed.D, or equivalent terminal degree in elementary education, curriculum & instruction, urban/multicultural education, or a related field with experience in arts education or MFA or equivalent terminal degree in visual and/or performing arts with experience in art education is required prior to the start date of the appointment.Demonstrated experience with and commitment to equitable student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.Demonstrated evidence of (or potential for) promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education as well as a demonstrated dedication to the well-being and advancement of students and colleagues.Experience working with African American/Black and/or Latinx/e populations or historically underserved populations.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) research and scholarly productivity.Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in a K-12 setting.Experience working as a K-8 educator, or with children ages 3 and up in visual and/or performing arts-focused out of school time or community settings.Fluency in Spanish or other languages.Experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.Experience working with linguistically diverse students.Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.Expertise in an area that complements or broadens the research activities of the department.Experience supervising undergraduate student research.Interested candidates must submit the following documents:Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals.Research Plan - The research plan provides an opportunity for candidates to summarize their expertise, outline their proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of exercise physiology.Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. It should display evidence of the ability to promote and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Please consider using the following questions to prepare the diversity statement.
What pedagogical practices would you use to foster an inclusive learning environment for our student population? Teaching may include curriculum, pedagogy, or climate, and teaching that occurs outside the classroom setting.In what ways have your experiences shaped your perspectives, behaviors, or actions about or towards others, and what did you learn from these experiences?What activities, outside of the area of teaching, do you plan to engage in as a faculty member that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document.Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document.These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Seth Bush at sbush@calpoly.edu .About the Department
The Department of Liberal Studies is Cal Poly’s pre-credential elementary teacher preparation program, which offers a Bachelors of Science degree. The major prepares future teachers for inspired service, advocacy, and leadership. Faculty and students work closely with other programs in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, including the School of Education, science and mathematics departments, and with several programs in the College of Liberal Arts.The Liberal Studies program is dedicated to hiring faculty members who will join a community committed to developing principles of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our students and to fully prepare our graduates to work effectively in the diverse communities in which they will serve. We value candidates who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to our community in order to support diverse students through their research, teaching, and service. The successful candidates will join a faculty with a strong commitment to students' success and with diverse research interests. More information about the Department of Liberal Studies can be found at liberalstudies.calpoly.edu .About the University
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 28 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers academically focused students 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn-by-Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. Cal Poly is one of the largest land-holding universities in the nation and uses all of its land holdings in active support of its educational programs. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 47,000, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. With excellent public education resources, recreational facilities and an expanding dedication to the arts, the area is known for its scenic landscapes and extraordinarily temperate climate.The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics (BCSM) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Cal Poly seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. Cal Poly seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will consider teaching strategies that promote student success, especially for students from historically excluded communities. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their approach to teaching, research, and service.Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and will participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, statistical consulting, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participation in service activities such as committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.MinorityPostdoc.org
publishes postdoctoral & professional job / opportunity advertisements. When participating in these opportunities, please mention that you saw the ad here. Advertisers can request information on rates and terms by visiting this online rate card .
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