Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Photography

Department Summary

Department of Art and Art History, established in 1911, offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and is accredited by NASAD. The department provides award‑winning faculty, outstanding technical and administrative staff, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a commitment to creative and critical thinking, opportunities for cross‑media innovation, and a supportive community.

The Department seeks part‑time faculty to encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development in class assignments. Candidates should have a contemporary experimental art practice and a desire to shape the curriculum. The selected faculty member may teach courses in one or more of the following areas:
Contemporary Issues in Photography (degree or experience required), Studio Lighting courses (including Advanced Studio Lighting and Photographic Illustration), Beginning and Color Digital Photography, Image and Idea, portfolio and exhibition development, Black and White Photography (beginning darkroom through Advanced), Intermediate Digital Imaging, Advanced Black and White Photography, and Advanced Photographic Media. Faculty will also attend 1‑2 meetings each semester and provide assessment data.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester, in the assigned mode.

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography.

• Proven artistic achievement with significant exhibitions of photo‑based media.

• University‑level teaching experience required.

• Strong portfolio of creative photo‑based work.

• Excellent writing skills and ability to direct and assess student writing in a studio context.

• Expertise in digital and darkroom photographic practices, contemporary equipment, materials, and chemistry, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Epson printers and software.

For Studio Lighting courses, candidate must also have relevant teaching experience and knowledge of lighting equipment with a digital workflow.

• Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Teaching experience at the university level with two years of photographic teaching.

Salary placement is based on qualifications and experience. Anticipated monthly rates for full‑time faculty are:

• L‑A / Range 2 – $5,507 – $5,959
• L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481
• L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431
• L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347

Part‑time rates are prorated.

• Letter of application indicating courses of interest and relevant experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy.
• Contact information for three references.
• Images of 20 examples of original work (or portfolio URL).
• Images of 20 examples of student work.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for temporary lecturers.

Faculty employees must complete required CSU employee training (e.g., discrimination, harassment, Title IX, health and safety). They are subject to ongoing review for Campus Security Authority designation and must complete Clery Act training. Conditions of appointment depend on budget and enrollment and are governed by the CSU‑CCFA collective bargaining agreement.

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.