Visual Arts - Part Time Lecturer Pool

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work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer
location: fullerton
categories: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, faculty - fine/performing arts, temporary, part time

position

the department of art at csu fullerton invites applications for its part-time lecturer pool. Primary responsibilities include teaching studio or lecture classes and working with colleagues to continue to develop curricular offerings. Lecturer positions may be eligible for a benefits package depending on the credit-load taught each semester.

we welcome applications from individuals who have experience and are student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• art history
• art education/teaching
• ceramics
• creative photography
• drawing & painting
• entertainment art/animation
• game art, animation & immersive media
• glass
• graphic and interactive design
• illustration
• jewelry and metals
• sculpture

this is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

required qualifications

• earned mfa degree, or its equivalent, in the field of study or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
• experience teaching at the college or university level.
• demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with an inclusive and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• working knowledge of historical and contemporary art and arts practices.
• demonstrated ability to facilitate group and individual critiques.
• demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with students.
• demonstrated ability to be organized and use digital platforms to deliver content.

preferred qualifications

• preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

how to apply

a complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

required materials at time of application:

• cover letter which includes a statement explaining expertise and what courses you are competent to teach and/or interested in teaching
• copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• a list of three (3) references with contact information
• sample of course syllabi (if available)
• teaching evaluations (if available)

required materials before official hire:

• three letters of recommendation- once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation.

applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: laura garcia, department coordinator, lagarcia

appointment date and academic calendar

the need for part-time faculty is greatest in fall and spring semesters. The fall term begins in the late august and ends in mid-december; the spring term runs from the middle of january through the end of may. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the summer session segments.

performance evaluation

regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and university policy statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

appointment and salary

all part-time faculty appointments are made as lecturers, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the csu system and the california faculty association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

classification range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month

the full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

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