Tenure-Track Experience Design Professor

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 105,492 - 114,720; Full time

Job summary

The Experience Industry Management Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, academic-year tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Experience Design, starting August 2027. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses such as Experience Design: Theories and Applications, Introduction to the Experience Industry, and related offerings, mentor students, and

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in experience design, tourism, event management, hospitality, or related field.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to secure external funding and publish research; commitment to student-centered learning.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Experience Industry Management Department.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and internships; advise students.
• Engage in scholarly activities (research, grant writing, publications, presentations) and pursue external funding.
• Provide service on department, college, and university committees.

Education

Ph.D. in Experience Design or related field

Job description

The Experience Industry Management Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, academic-year tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Experience Design, starting August 2027. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses such as Experience Design: Theories and Applications, Introduction to the Experience Industry, and related offerings, mentor students, and