What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education position at California Polytechnic State University?
Locations
Central California
- San Luis Obispo
- Faculty - Education / Library Science
- Full Time
- On-site (work in-person at business location)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Teaching Statement
- Research Plan
- Diversity Statement
- Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document.
- Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document.
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Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education
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The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Work type : Instructional Faculty – Tenured / Tenure-Track
Location : San Luis Obispo
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.
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 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.
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Preferred Qualifications
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 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents :
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.
Advertised : October 22, 2024 (1 : 00 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close : Open Until Filled
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Salary : $112,500 - $118,524
