Photography/Video - California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Department: Art
Effective Date of Appointment: August 2015 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Emphasis: Photography/Video
Position: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary based on qualifications/experience
The University: Serving more than 38,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN's 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success.
CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, medical information, marital status, or veteran status. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
The Department: The CSUN Art Department has over 900 students majoring in Art, 24 full-time faculty, 60 part-time faculty. Offers BA and MA degrees in visual arts, art education and art history, as well as the MFA degree. The Art Department participates in the University's commitment to teacher preparation and K-12 partnerships. For information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu.
Qualifications: By time of appointment, an MFA in Art is required; MA in Art with professional experience may be considered for equivalency; emphasis in Photography and/or Video required. Professional experience in Photography and Video and two years teaching experience at college or university level highly desired. Demonstrated experience and continued commitment to working with a diverse student population is required. Ideal candidates will be exhibiting, published, and/or commercial artists with the ability to teach technical skills, including digital applications and lighting. Candidates should have teaching competency in both Photography and Video, ability to develop curriculum, and working knowledge of contemporary Photography/Video discourse. Professional artwork and student artwork should demonstrate the applicant's interest and proficiency in teaching digital photography and video to majors and non-majors.
Responsibilities: Faculty responsibilities include teaching digital photography and video to undergraduate and graduate students. Assist in development and growth of the photography/video area, including curriculum. Participate in MFA & MA programs. Actively participate in student recruitment, advisement, program promotion and exhibition of student work. Build professional partnerships for department funding, student internships and job placement. Serve on committees in the Department, College and University. Continue creative/professional work and exhibition. CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin October 17, 2014. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Application Requirements:
1. Application cover letter
2. Complete and current curriculum vitae
3. Three current letters of recommendation
4. Teaching philosophy
5. 15-20 images of professional artwork and accompanying image list
6. 15-20 images of student artwork and accompanying image list
If including video, please limit clips to 1-2 minutes with not more than 5 minutes total for professional artwork and 3 minutes total for student artwork. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.
Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Chair-Search and Screen Committee
Photography/Video
Department of Art
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330-8300
General Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available in the library and by request from the Department of Police Services and the Office of Faculty Affairs.
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.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.
