School of Art and Design - Art Lecturer Pool

Overview

The School of Art and Design in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its part‑time lecturer pool. The School welcomes applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:
Art Education, Foundations (Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design), Ceramics, Furniture Design and Woodworking, Jewelry and Metalwork, Painting, Printmaking and Book Arts, Photography, and Sculpture. Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time. Appointments from the part‑time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid‑August and ends late‑December;

the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in the applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

• Job type:
  Instructional Faculty
  - Temporary/Lecturer
• Location:
  
  San Diego
• Categories:
  Unit 3 - CFA
  - California Faculty Association, Faculty
  - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time
• Advertised:
  Apr 07, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
• Applications close:
  Open until filled

Note:

This is a pool for temporary, part‑time lecturer appointments. Specific teaching assignments will be made prior to each term and contingent on department needs and available funding.

• Degree in Art, Design, or related field (Ph.D., M.F.A., M.A., B.F.A., or B.A. in Art, Design, or related field with terminal degree preferred)
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Professional activity in the field

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and teaching interests (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs (new employees only)
• Portfolio of professional work (new employees only)
• Portfolio of student work from prior teaching appointments, if available (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Salary ranges as of July 2024 are:
Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677;
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224;
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523;
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211.

For application inquiries, please email Interim Director Matthew Hebert at mghebert.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. SDSU complies with applicable civil rights laws and CSU policies. We prohibit discriminatory practices and are committed to an inclusive environment with diverse perspectives.

The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any offer of employment. The CSU requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years related to sexual harassment. Applicants may be required to authorize background checks if they become finalists.