Assistant Professor, Design and Disability, School of Design

Assistant Professor, Design and Disability, School of Design

San Francisco State University, School of Design offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Design and Disability, beginning August 2026. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include a distinctive interdisciplinary focus at the intersection of Disability Studies and Design, and a practitioner‑scholar who can teach design practice and theory in ways that support inclusive and equitable design outcomes. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment – through their research, teaching, and service – to the diversity and excellence of our academic program.

The position requires undergraduate and possibly graduate teaching in design and disability, mentoring and advising undergraduate and/or graduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship program or program of creative work in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.

• MFA, Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in industrial/product design, interactive design, service design, architecture, or a related discipline from an accredited program. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
• Evidence of research, scholarship, or creative activity that engages underrepresented communities and/or students, in the advancement of accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

• Record of teaching contributions in areas such as interactive design, industrial/product design, universal design, assistive technologies, accessibility in the built and digital environments, service design, and other domains related to the broad interdisciplinary area of design and disability.
• Active record of scholarship and/or creative activities which might include juried works, awards, funded projects, exhibitions, peer‑reviewed publications, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching and/or scholarship/creative works.
• Experience teaching and working closely with students from historically under‑represented communities.
• Record of contributing to supportive and collaborative work environments.

Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range: $97,500 to $101,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work. Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‑up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

The California State University provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

To apply, submit a complete online application by January 8 2026. Please upload the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position, relating your relevant experience to the required qualifications and job responsibilities.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Portfolio of professional and creative work, research and/or teaching practice (up to 20 slides, 30 MB file size; or live online website URL).
• A teaching statement of no more than 500 words, describing your approach to teaching and learning, and teaching experience as applicable.
• Names and contact information of three references to be contacted at a later date.

Please direct all questions about the position to Associate Professor Fernando Carvalho, Chair of the Search Committee, at fcarvalho, or contact Jaye Evans, Assistant Academic Office Coordinator, in the School of Design at jayeevans; (415) 338‑2625.

San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically under‑represented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

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San Francisco State University is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H‑1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.