Lecturer AY - Art History

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Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Pomona

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department of Art

College of Environmental Design

The Department of Art at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer pool in Art History for part‑time teaching appointments.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available 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 in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student‑centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• 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, and other topics in global visual culture and art criticism

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

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

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

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. 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.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see Your Life@CPP.

• 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)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Kevin Moore, Interim Chair, at kemoore.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations…