Lecturer AY - Art History

Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer (1)

Location: Pomona, Southern California.

Type: Part‑time, on site.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Summer Session teaching may also be available.

Apply for instructors who can teach the following subjects:

• Survey courses in World Art History (Prehistoric through Medieval; Renaissance through Modern)
• Contemporary Art
• Modern Art
• Medieval Art
• Asian Art History (including Japanese Art and Art and Architecture of India)
• Latin American Art
• African Art
• Other topics in global visual culture and art criticism

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours according to the assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

• Master’s degree in Art History or a related discipline relevant to the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate‑level Art History courses effectively.

• Ph.D. in Art History or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and evidence of strong teaching.
• Professional experience in museum studies, curatorial practice, or archival research.

Initial appointments are for one semester only. Base salaries range from $1,040 to $6,221 per month, prorated to units worked and paid in six monthly payments per semester. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• A sample syllabus or statement of teaching philosophy (optional but encouraged)

Contact:
Kevin Moore, Interim Chair – kemoore.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

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We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADA Coordinator.

Advertised: April 13, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time