Tenure Track Faculty - Department of ART + FILM; Media Arts

Position: Tenure Track Faculty - Department of ART + FILM (Media Arts)

Tenure Track Faculty - Department of ART + FILM (Media Arts)

Job no: 552560

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track

Location: Humboldt

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

Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure‑Track Position Starting Fall 2026

Department Overview

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive community. The Department of Art + Film offers accredited undergraduate degrees in Art, Art History & Museum Studies, Film, Fine Arts, and Media Arts.

Position Overview

We invite applicants for a full‑time, academic‑year, tenure‑track faculty position with an emphasis in Media Arts, focusing on teaching film production from an interdisciplinary perspective. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the new BFA in Media Arts, shape program direction, and engage with hybrid or collaborative practices intersecting Animation, Design, Sound, Photography, or other emerging media fields.

Professional Duties

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in film production and interdisciplinary media arts (animation, design, sound, photography).
• Supporting capstone projects and collaborative, cross‑disciplinary work.
• Curriculum development, student advising, and shaping the Media Arts major.
• Research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the university, profession, and community.

Rank, Salary, and Benefits

Assistant Professor rank. Annual salary range: $74,652 – $158,688; anticipated starting salary: $80,000.

Qualifications

Required:

• Record of training or experience in Media Arts.
• Excellence or clear potential for university‑level teaching in film production and interdisciplinary media arts.
• Broad knowledge of media art technologies, concepts, and practices.
• Professional achievement in Film, Animation, Design, Sound, or Photography (festivals, exhibitions, publications, commissions, awards).
• Experience working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of issues affecting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to design and update contemporary media arts curriculum.
• Commitment to collegiality and meaningful participation.

Preferred:

• Successful university teaching beyond the assistant‑level.
• Leadership or administration experience in arts or academic environment.
• Service or professional engagement in shared governance or institutional development.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across programs or community partnerships.

Application Materials

• Letter of Application.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including support for historically marginalized or minoritized students).
• Up to 20 examples of creative work (PDF, video links, timecodes).
• Example(s) of student work (10–15 examples, PDF, video links).
• Artist Statement.
• Teaching Evaluations and Peer Evaluations (if available).
• Sample syllabi of relevant courses (taught or proposed).
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Final date to receive applications

Position open until filled. First consideration for applications received no later than January 14, 2026
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Diversity Statement

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating equity gaps and helping diverse students succeed. Applicants who understand the benefits of diversity and are equity‑minded are encouraged to apply.

EEO and Health and Safety

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during recruitment and interview, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr.

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