The School of Theatre, Television, and Film at San Diego State University is seeking a full-time 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 student-led television and film-related design projects; and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to support production design across the School’s various programs.
Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising students in production design, supporting their creative and professional growth; providing guidance on industry-standard 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 America’s 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 cutting-edge 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: http://psfa.sdsu.edu/
SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film provides a high-quality 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 http://ttf.sdsu.edu 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 $77,000-$80,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s 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.
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 industry-standard 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 cross-cultural 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 Hispanic-Serving 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 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving 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.
Review of applications will begin February 1st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/160249.
Applicants should submit:
● Cover Letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
● Curriculum Vitae
● Contact information for 5 professional references
● Web address of applicant's 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.
SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.