CSUF
Department of Art
College of the Arts
Assistant Professor
Fall 2026
The Department of Art at California State University Fullerton invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Art History with an appointment to begin Fall Semester 2026.
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority‑serving institution with a Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. CSUF has a diverse student population of over 43,000 students including international students from 73 nations. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive.
Position This is a tenure‑track Assistant Professorship in Modern and Contemporary Art History with a global perspective. CSUF is committed to scholars who bring both the breadth and depth of their specializations to the classroom as well as to individually mentored projects such as Independent Studies and MA theses. Teaching is focused primarily on undergraduate learning with some combined classes that include graduate students.
The candidate will teach large lecture classes in Modern Art and Contemporary Art both with a global perspective. Smaller upper‑division classes on a focused area of inquiry may also be offered and course development in the area of specialization is likewise expected. CSUF faculty are responsible for sustained active scholarly work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. Art History faculty teach a 4/4 course load, advise Art History majors and MA students, supervise MA theses, and serve on committees within the department, college, and university.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Art History
Demonstrated success or potential for success as a scholar in modern and contemporary art within a global perspective
Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching
Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarly research, and service
Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds
Successful scholarly accomplishments including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines
Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply please visit the full‑time faculty search page for the position 552218 and provide the following required materials:
Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
Inclusive Excellence Statement demonstrating your perspectives on past and future contributions to promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
Concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas: awareness and understanding, experience, commitment, and future plans related to a diverse student body.
Experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
Experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
Experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
A list of three references with relevant contact information
Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation.
Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).
Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies sufficient for initial review)
Please direct all questions about the position to Dean of the College of the Arts Dr. Arnold Holland.
Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 14, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.
The College and Department The Department of Visual Arts serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate art majors and 24 graduate students with 27 full‑time and 100 lecturer faculty. The department offers both a BA in Art and BFA in Art with 13 areas of concentration in addition to an MA and MFA in Art with 9 areas of concentration. CSUF is located about 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles in metropolitan Orange County and presents a full range of fine arts and professional programs including a nationally recognized art gallery located in the Visual Arts complex and the Grand Central Art Center, a 45,000‑sq. ft. graduate studio/residence/exhibition facility located 15 minutes from campus. The Department of Visual Arts at California State University Fullerton is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
CSUF Benefits An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waivers; access to campus childcare; and a defined benefit retirement through the state system. Optional tax‑shielding opportunities are also available.
Additional Information Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Notice of non‑discrimination based on gender or sex.
Key Skills Experience Working With Students, Classroom Experience, Medical Management, Library Services, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: 6,884 - 7,022
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College of the Arts
Assistant Professor
Fall 2026
The Department of Art at California State University Fullerton invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Art History with an appointment to begin Fall Semester 2026.
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority‑serving institution with a Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. CSUF has a diverse student population of over 43,000 students including international students from 73 nations. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive.
Position This is a tenure‑track Assistant Professorship in Modern and Contemporary Art History with a global perspective. CSUF is committed to scholars who bring both the breadth and depth of their specializations to the classroom as well as to individually mentored projects such as Independent Studies and MA theses. Teaching is focused primarily on undergraduate learning with some combined classes that include graduate students.
The candidate will teach large lecture classes in Modern Art and Contemporary Art both with a global perspective. Smaller upper‑division classes on a focused area of inquiry may also be offered and course development in the area of specialization is likewise expected. CSUF faculty are responsible for sustained active scholarly work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. Art History faculty teach a 4/4 course load, advise Art History majors and MA students, supervise MA theses, and serve on committees within the department, college, and university.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Art History
Demonstrated success or potential for success as a scholar in modern and contemporary art within a global perspective
Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching
Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarly research, and service
Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds
Successful scholarly accomplishments including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines
Application A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply please visit the full‑time faculty search page for the position 552218 and provide the following required materials:
Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
Inclusive Excellence Statement demonstrating your perspectives on past and future contributions to promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
Concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas: awareness and understanding, experience, commitment, and future plans related to a diverse student body.
Experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
Experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
Experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.
A list of three references with relevant contact information
Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation.
Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).
Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies sufficient for initial review)
Please direct all questions about the position to Dean of the College of the Arts Dr. Arnold Holland.
Application Deadline To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 14, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.
The College and Department The Department of Visual Arts serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate art majors and 24 graduate students with 27 full‑time and 100 lecturer faculty. The department offers both a BA in Art and BFA in Art with 13 areas of concentration in addition to an MA and MFA in Art with 9 areas of concentration. CSUF is located about 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles in metropolitan Orange County and presents a full range of fine arts and professional programs including a nationally recognized art gallery located in the Visual Arts complex and the Grand Central Art Center, a 45,000‑sq. ft. graduate studio/residence/exhibition facility located 15 minutes from campus. The Department of Visual Arts at California State University Fullerton is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
CSUF Benefits An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waivers; access to campus childcare; and a defined benefit retirement through the state system. Optional tax‑shielding opportunities are also available.
Additional Information Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
CSU Policies The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Notice of non‑discrimination based on gender or sex.
Key Skills Experience Working With Students, Classroom Experience, Medical Management, Library Services, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: 6,884 - 7,022
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