Fine Artist Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

Both our lower-division and upper-division undergraduate courses are 1-unit, 2-unit, or 3-unit courses. Each is taught twice a week on campus (at our San Bernardino campus) during the Fall and Spring semesters (15 weeks each). Instructors prepare their own syllabi, assignments, classroom activities, lecture materials, and grading rubrics, and teach the courses following department guidelines. Instructors of these courses also hold limited office hours in which they can meet with students who need help, have questions, and require advice about their coursework.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working collaboratively and effectively with other faculty, staff and students. Typical duties include: preparing all materials for teaching assigned courses, in-class teaching, and evaluating student coursework and grading assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts, or a suitably related discipline. Candidates with compensating industry experience will also be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in hand by time of appointment (MFA in Theatre, or equivalent/suitably related discipline)

Demonstration of teaching experience at higher education level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of scholarly activity, production experience, publications are valued.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

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 CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB 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 CSUSB 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 CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Theatre Arts at CSUSB is to provide our students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of theatre. The curriculum places particular emphasis on developing aesthetic awareness of the individual theatrical arts and exploring their collaborative relationships. Students gain experience in all aspects of theatre, from history, analysis, criticism, acting, directing and playwriting to lighting design, set design, costume design, and much more. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including the entertainment industry, education, and business.

To find out more about the Department of Theatre Arts at CSUSB, please visit: https://www.csusb.edu/theatre-arts

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Recruitment Chair 

Prof. Matthew Poole

matthew.poole@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

• Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• A Cover Letter that includes: a brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy, a listing of any courses previously taught, your availability, and list of potential courses you would be interested in teaching.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness: such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
• Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts ma be required prior to appointment).
• Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
• Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=559055&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Lecturer A                           (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B                           (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C                           (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D                           (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily 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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest