Assistant Professor in Graphic Communication - Expertise in Print, Packaging & C

Assistant Professor in Graphic Communication - Expertise in Print, Packaging & Color (25/26)

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Position Overview
The Graphic Communication Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #541884. Review Begin Date: 12-02-2024.

Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities may include courses in offset, flexographic, and digital printing methods, color management, specialty printing, and/or materials for Graphic Communication. Faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level.

Salary
Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 - $8,187/month. Hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Graphic Communication, Media, Communication, Business, Management, Information Management, Data Analysis, or a closely related field; earned or nearing completion. Degree must be earned by time of appointment.
• Documented experience in university teaching, research, and/or industrial experience in three or more of the following areas:
  • Color management for digital and printed media
  • Digital and conventional printing technologies
  • Packaging development and production
  • Workflow for print production and converting
  • Materials for Graphic Communication applications
  • Data management and data integration/visualization
  • Emerging technologies in print production
  • Strategic planning for graphic communication applications
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or a terminal degree in related fields, or industry experience, and a track record of committed research focus in related areas.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Application Process
To apply, please visit www.jobs.calpoly.edu, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #541884. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing the feasibility of conducting research, scholarship, and/or creative activities within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program.
• Diversity Statement demonstrating commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
• Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned.
• Teaching portfolio and evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable.
• Example(s) of scholarship work.

Projected Start Date: September 11, 2025. Review Begin Date: 12-02-2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.

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