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Susan Currier Visiting Professorship for Excellence in Teaching
Job No: 520771
Work Type: Visiting Faculty
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Full Time
The Susan Currier Visiting Professorship for Teaching Excellence in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California is a residential visiting teaching professorship that recognizes superior teaching in the liberal arts, emphasizing (where possible) the intersection between gender and sexuality, race, and transnational/global justice and humanitarian concerns. The goal of the Susan Currier Visiting Professorship is to bring a faculty member with a distinguished record of teaching excellence to Cal Poly for the purpose of sharing expertise and passion for teaching, social justice, and the liberal arts. It can accommodate visiting faculty on semester or quarter schedules.
The Susan Currier Visiting Professorship is a full-time, one-quarter, nonrenewable appointment to cover the Fall 2023 (9/14/2023-12/16/2023) OR Winter 2024 (1/8/2024-3/25/2024) OR Spring 2024 (4/2/2024-6/16/2024) quarter. A halftime, two consecutive quarter, nonrenewable appointment may be considered. Funding to support the position entails a one-course teaching assignment, with the course focused on a topic in the visitor’s field of expertise, plus assigned time for service to the college and/or university. Service includes presentation of the Susan Currier Memorial Lecture (a major university-wide presentation on a topic appropriate to the visitor’s field) and other activities to be determined that promote excellence in teaching (e.g., participating in the CLA Diversity & Curriculum and/or Cal Poly’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology event series; offering a master class; directing a main stage theatre production; producing/organizing an exhibition; etc.).
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and experience. In addition, and in accordance with CSU and university travel reimbursement guidelines, the visiting professorship provides limited funds to partially reimburse documented housing expenses during the visiting appointment, and to reimburse documented travel expenses for one trip to and from the location of the home institution. Library privileges, some administrative support, and assistance in finding housing are also provided.
Depending on the background of the individual selected for the position, the Susan Currier Visiting Professorship for Teaching Excellence will be situated in one of the following CLA departments: Art & Design; Communication Studies; English; Ethnic Studies; History; Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts; Music; Philosophy; Theatre and Dance; Women’s, Gender & Queer Studies; or World Languages and Cultures, but it is open to applicants in other fields of study traditionally associated with the liberal arts.
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Terminal degree in a field of study associated with the liberal arts or demonstrated equivalent professional experience. Distinguished record of teaching excellence in a field related to one or more of the academic departments listed above also required.
The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
This position is open only to applicants who are not employed at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., MFA, or other appropriate terminal degree in the liberal arts. Preference will also be given to candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service emphasizes the intersection between gender and sexuality, race, and transnational/global justice and humanitarian concerns.
Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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.
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.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to [email protected].
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please go to jobs.calpoly.edu to complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #520771. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:
- Cover letter that includes discussion of applicant’s teaching philosophy and commitments to teaching excellence
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship and/or service describing past experience, contributions to DEI efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly
- Teaching documentation: provide one or more course syllabi related to the position and demonstrating applicant’s commitments to teaching excellence
- Example of scholarship or creative work
- Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned, official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.
Please also be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. This position is open until filled. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: January 17, 2023. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration. Applicants may send specific inquiries about the position to the search chair, Elizabeth Adan ([email protected]).
Visiting Faculty positions are open only to external applicants. Appointments may be made for up to one year maximum and are non-renewable. Appointees to the Visiting Faculty classification are not eligible to serve a probationary period, gain tenure, or earn an ongoing entitlement.
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/520771/susan-currier-visiting-professorship-for-excellence-in-teaching.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California’s scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
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.
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