Experience Design Professor & Research Leader

California State University, Chico

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 105,492 - 114,720

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cal Poly is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Experience Design to shape how students learn to design, deliver, and evaluate meaningful experiences across tourism, events, hospitality, and related sectors. The role includes teaching courses such as Experience Design: Theories and Applications and Senior Project, with options for online or certificate program instruction.

The candidate will engage in research, grant writing, and external collaborations, contribute to the Experience

Qualifications

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in experience design, tourism, event management, hospitality, sport management, recreation, marketing, psychology, or a closely related field.
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and strong English communication.
Candidates must demonstrate ability to secure external funding and publish research.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in the Experience Industry Management Department.
Supervise undergraduate senior projects and internships; advise students.
Engage in scholarly activities (research, grants, publications, presentations) and contribute to the Experience Innovations Lab.
Provide service on department, college, and university committees and engage with professional organizations.