Assistant ProfessorProduction Design for Film Television
Assistant ProfessorProduction Design for Film Television
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$ 77000 - 80000
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Description
The School of Theatre Television and Film at San Diego State University is seeking a fulltime Assistant Professor with a specialization in Production Design for Film & Television. This position is vital to delivering the curriculum for the Television Film and New Media and the Design and Technology programs within the School. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in production design including aspects of Film & TV production design and digital design at lower division upper division and graduate levels; collaborating with staff and graduate assistants in the production of studentled television and filmrelated design projects; and collaborating with faculty staff and students to support production design across the Schools various programs.
Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising students in production design supporting their creative and professional growth; providing guidance on industrystandard design software and tools revising and developing the production design curriculum to align with changes in the profession; contributing to graduate and undergraduate portfolio qualifier and capstone reviews; participating in recruitment activities for production design students; promoting the School on local and national levels; and providing service to the university and professional community.
PSFA is a vibrant creative and cultural community and home to some of Americas most prestigious programs in communication criminal justice hospitality and tourism management public administration media performance creative industry and visual art.
Each of the seven schools three departments 43 majors and 18 centers and institutes in PSFA offers innovative curriculum and cuttingedge research. All have earned the respect of their professional networks across the country and around the world. PSFA is also home to ROTC for three branches of the military: Army Navy/Marines and Air Force. Website: OF THEATRE TELEVISION AND FILM
The School of Theatre Television and Film provides a highquality education for undergraduate and graduate students that emphasizes excellence in the arts and technology grounded in conceptual and historical foundations. Our students collaborate with faculty to develop and realize their creative potential as artists scholars leaders and global citizens. We practice diversity equity and inclusion and support pluralism through theoretical explorations and practical experience in theatre television and film. Our pedagogical approach leads students from critical analysis through problem solving into practical action and the realization of art scholarship and transformational educational experiences.
Please visit our website at for information on the School of Theatre Television and Film and its programs.
The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $77000$80000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information click here.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include a terminal degree in production design art direction film production scenic design or a related field demonstrated expertise in film and/or television production design and a commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment and recruiting underrepresented populations within the discipline. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated professional experience in design within the entertainment industry membership in a professional union (such as IATSE or United Scenic Artists USA829 experience teaching at the college or university level experience or a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students familiarity with industrystandard software and design tools knowledge of art architecture or decor history and experience with new technology such as virtual production AI or immersive media.
We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in crosscultural communication and collaboration and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two 2 of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.
SDSU is a HispanicServing Institution with an extremely diverse student population. The School of Theatre Television and Film is committed to practicing policies of inclusion equity diversity and access in student advising faculty hiring and mentoring and the tenure and promotion process. We encourage applicants whose teaching experience and/or research activity demonstrate commitment to working with underrepresented populations and communities.
SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region with a campus in San Diego serving 36000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern Californias Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundations Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897 SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See for more information. SDSU is a large diverse urban university an AsianNative AmericanPacific Islander Serving Institution and a HispanicServing Institution with a commitment to diversity equity and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways including race religion color sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin pregnancy medical condition and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin February 1st 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at should submit:
Cover Letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for 5 professional references
Web address of applicants website or a digital portfolio of their work (not to exceed 100 MB)
Diversity Statement
As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable OneSDSU community SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Employment Type
Full Time
