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Position Information

Quick Link

www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166449

Requisition Number

104664

Position Title

Instr Fac AY

Job Posting Title

Instructional Faculty AY

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Working Title

Assistant Professor Graphic Communication - Printing and Packaging Technology

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

If part-time, indicate time base

Appointment Duration / End Date:

Initial two-year appointment subject to renewal

Department

CLA-Graphic Communication (109200)

College / Division

CLA-College of Liberal Arts

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Plan

Academic Year

Position Description

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION - Assistant Professor, full-time, academic-year, tenure-track position in the Graphic Communication Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, beginning September 13, 2018. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in printing and packaging technologies (e.g., offset, flexography, gravure, digital), inks, toners, and substrates, as well as binding and finishing operations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student education and for participating in scholarly practices such as research, conference presentations, and grant development that lead to publication or its equivalent. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue a systematic program of professional development, curricular improvement, and to participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Cal Poly operates on a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, to produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter, with a significant reduction in course load in the first one to two years to help establish an active program of research/scholarship and professional development.

A Master's degree in Graphic Communication or a closely related field, and industry experience are required. A Ph.D. in Graphic Communication or a closely-related field is preferred. Proven experience teaching and operating lithographic, flexographic and ink-jet and toner printing technologies and experience teaching and operating plate-making, printing and binding devices (folding, cutting, trimming) are required. Additionally, the candidate should have expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, Kodak or ESKO prepress and imposition software. Knowledge of, and experience with ESKO Kongsberg cutting devices used in the graphic communication and packaging industries would be valuable.

Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the university. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills

A Master's degree in Graphic Communication or a closely related field, and industry experience are required.

Proven experience teaching and operating lithographic, flexographic and ink-jet and toner printing technologies and experience teaching and operating plate-making, printing and binding devices (folding, cutting, trimming) are required.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Ph.D. in Graphic Communication or a closely-related field is a plus.

The candidate should have expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, Kodak or ESKO prepress and imposition software. Knowledge of, and experience with ESKO Kongsberg cutting devices used in the graphic communication and packaging industries would be valuable.

Special Conditions (Staff)

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.

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

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.

Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

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

Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)

Background / Fingerprint

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Open Date

11-20-2017

Job Close Date

Review Begin Date

12-20-2017

How to Apply

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and submit it to Requisition #104664. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application: cover letter; current vitae; transcript copy; teaching portfolio and evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi and evaluations); a statement describing how your teaching, research and/or service at Cal Poly will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion; and an example(s) of scholarship or creative work.

Applicants must also be prepared to provide the names and email addresses for a minimum of three professional references when completing the online application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: Review of applications will begin December 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

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 Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Internal Recruitment Only

No

Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)

09-13-2018

Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)

Dr. Ken Macro, Dept. Chair

Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)

805-756-1108

Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)

Department Information (Faculty)

The Graphic Communication Department is the leading four-year university program in printing and publishing in the U.S. Ours is a learn-by-doing program with over 30,000 square feet of laboratories containing all major printing technologies. The department celebrated its 70th year in 2016. The successful candidate will join eight full-time faculty and 400 undergraduate students. The department's website is grc.calpoly.edu.

IMPORTANT: If you have an existing application please go to the Manage Application link and review and update your application prior to applying for a new position. System restrictions do not allow you to modify your application after you have applied to a posting.

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