Tenure-Track Illustration Professor: Creative Teaching & Research

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental plans

Dependent fee-waiver

Campus childcare

Retirement benefits

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Illustration with appointment to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, develop new courses, and contribute to a growing program in a dynamic department.

The department emphasizes diverse student success, professional practice, and collaboration with alumni.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in illustration or related discipline.
• College or university-level teaching experience in courses relevant to the position.
• Sustained professional/creative/scholarly work in illustration.
• Proficiency in figurative sketching, drawing, painting with analog/digital tools (Adobe CS).
• Knowledge of image-building, visual storytelling, perspective, anatomy, color, design.
• Strong teaching portfolio examples relevant to the job.
• Commitment to teaching a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Illustration.
• Develop new courses and sequences to meet future requirements.
• Contribute to departmental life, recruitment, and outreach.
• Support students’ creative activity and scholarly work toward tenure.

Skills

Figurative drawing

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual storytelling

Diverse student populations

Professional practice in illustration

Education

MFA or equivalent terminal degree in illustration

College/university teaching experience

Commitment to inclusive teaching

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Illustration with appointment to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, develop new courses, and contribute to a growing program in a dynamic department.

The department emphasizes diverse student success, professional practice, and collaboration with alumni.