Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting)

Assistant Professor of Art (Drawing/Painting)

Position: Assistant Professor
of Art (Drawing/Painting)

Type: Tenure-Track, Full-Time Academic
Year: 2027-2028 Available: Fall
2027

Location: Department of Art

College of Arts and Humanities

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Bill Kelley, bkelleyjr@csub.edu

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will
be given to complete applications submitted by January 25,
2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be
reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is
filled.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in
1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern
San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area
covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and
ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only
four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due
to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational
obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the
region. The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate
students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate
students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in

Top Public Schools in the West and #21 in
Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World
Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of
America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in
Master's Universities, #17 in
Best Bang for the Buck: West, and #44 in
Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington
Monthly, 2025), #4 in California
Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in
Social Mobility
Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic
Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50
Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University
HQ, 2025).

Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Art
within the College of Arts and Humanities at CSU Bakersfield is
committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within
the faculty, staff, and student body.

College Information: Comprised of seven
departments (Art & Art History, Communications, English,
History, Modern Languages & Literatures, Music & Theatre,
and Philosophy & Religious Studies), the College of Arts &
Humanities at California State University, Bakersfield, provides
thriving academic degree programs to approximately 1,000 students
as well as core areas of General Education for the approximately
11,000 students at the university. In addition to classroom
instruction, the departments in the College host art exhibits,
dramatic productions, and concerts as well as "The Runner" (the
Student Newspaper) and student broadcasting programs. Departments
often invite distinguished visiting artists and speakers to present
to university-wide audiences. Students benefit from high impact
practices in the College (including opportunities for Undergraduate
Research). The College also offers three M.A. programs (English,
History, and Spanish). Lastly, the College houses the Institute for
Basque Studies, the Public History Institute, and the Institute for
Religion, Education, and Public Policy (all of which also link to
the broader community in Kern County).

Department Information: The mission of the CSUB
Department of Art and Art History is to encourage research,
innovation, and experimentation among our students and to foster an
environment ripe for learning and risk-taking. The department has
three areas of concentration, Studio Art, Art History and Art
Education. The Art and Gallery Programs complement the University's
larger mission by offering CSUB students an opportunity to engage
in advanced, creative discourse both local and international in
scope. The Art Program has a strong presence in Bakersfield but is
also designed, in part, to expose the campus and community to the
culture and currents of the Los Angeles art hub that lies just 90
minutes away. The Todd Madigan Gallery organizes 3-4 exhibitions a
year in addition to the Visiting Artist Program that brings one
artist each year to work directly with students and build an art
installation on campus. The Visiting Artist Lecture Series brings
in nine speakers each year to complement and enhance classroom
learning. The Art faculty is comprised of three tenure-track
professors, two full-time lecturers, and three full-time staff, who
serve over 190 Art majors as well as the university as a whole. The
department maintains state-of-the-art facilities for sculpture,
ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and digital
media, as well as semi-private senior studio spaces.

Position Description and Duties: The Department of
Art and Art History seeks an outstanding candidate to teach all
levels of undergraduate Painting and Drawing with an emphasis on
the medias' contemporary and theoretical contexts. The selected
applicant will teach introductory and advanced level undergraduate
courses in Painting, Drawing, and 2-D foundations in addition to
the senior level capstone courses - Professional Practices and
Senior Projects and Exhibition. The candidate will be expected to
teach three studio courses per semester in addition to service to
the department and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse

socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including
first-generation students.

• MFA in painting, drawing, or other relevant area
• Minimum of two years university teaching experience beyond

graduate assistantship

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and

experience.

• Anticipated annual salary range: $74,652 - $80,000

Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are very
competitive for the higher education sector. See the
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's
excellent benefits package.

Application Process: Please apply online at the
CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/).
Submitted materials should include the following:

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications,

and recent experience

• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Three current professional references with names and contact

information. References will not be contacted without prior
notification to applicants.

• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a

statement describing your contribution to diversity, equity and
inclusion through your teaching, scholarly activities, and/or
service.

Background Check: A background check (including a
criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of
employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered
that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect
the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was
conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will
be required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years,
only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
application process must sign a release form that authorizes the
release of information by the applicant's current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent
upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United
States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment
visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. For
candidates already in the United States who hold a valid
nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), CSU Bakersfield may
consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the
$100,000 fee does not apply.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all
faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a
12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required
to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty
assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus
presence.

Mandated Reporter: 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. The person will also have a duty to report
to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to
discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation,
dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the
CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Campus Security Authority: This position is
designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne
Clery Campus Safety Act. The employee is responsible for promptly
reporting Clery-reportable crimes and relevant information to the
University Police Department or institution's designated Clery
official. The employee is required to complete CSA training on
annual basis.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our
Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also
includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol
and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault,
and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is
maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department
of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by
contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at
(661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement: 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, CSUB 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.

CSUB 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, California's Proposition
209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
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.

CSUB 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 CSUB, excellence
is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal
opportunity for all.

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