Assistant Professor in Graphic Communication - Expertise in Print Packaging Color 2526

Assistant Professor in Graphic CommunicationExpertise in Print Packaging & Color 25/26

The Graphic Communication Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a fulltime academicyear tenuretrack Assistant Professor to begin September 11 2025.Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at and submit it to Requisition #541884. Review Begin Date:

The Graphic Communication Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a fulltime academicyear tenuretrack Assistant Professor to begin September 11 2025. Area of Specialization in print packaging and color management. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in offset flexographic and digital printing methods color management specialty printing and/or materials for Graphic Communication. The ideal candidate will have a combination of universitylevel teaching experience and research potential. We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly complete Masters/Doctorate in a related Graphic Communication field. This position is a tenuretrack 9month academicyear appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Degree must be earned by the time of appointment.

Salary: Anticipated Hiring Range: $90276 $98244/year $7523 $8187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university our 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. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just equitable respectful and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.

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 Polys values of free inquiry cultural and intellectual diversity mutual respect civic engagement and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Polys commitment to DEI informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an equalopportunity employer.

Due to CSU policies the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters 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 university teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

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 studentcentered 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.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

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. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and wellbeing Cal Poly is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Graphic Communication Department (GrC) is the leading fouryear university program in graphic communication education in the U.S. The GrC program is the home of over 30000 square feet of laboratories that are equipped with industrialstandard software and stateoftheart equipment. The accredited program provides students with handson experience and an updated curriculum in both digital and printed products for communication. The program emphasizes the connection between creativity technology and business aspects of communication. Cal Polys Graphic Communication Department celebrates its diverse body of faculty staff and students and is always seeking diverse backgrounds perspectives and life challenges to create a rich environment for strengthening department culture. The department celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022. Learn more about the Graphic Communication Department at.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please visit 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 addresses the feasibility of conducting research scholarship and/or creative activities within the context of a primarily teachingoriented undergraduate program.
• Diversity Statement demonstrates commitment to DEI in teaching scholarship and/or service describing past experience contributions to DEI efforts the impact on students faculty staff and/or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching research and/or service at Cal Poly
• Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment
• Teaching portfolio and evidence of teaching effectiveness (with course syllabi and student evaluations) if applicable
• Example(s) of scholarship work

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

Projected Start Date: September 11 2025

Review Begin Date:. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For questions about the position please contact Dina Vees via email at