Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - History of Contemporary Art

Job Details

Job no: 532997

Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

The Department of Art and Art History offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees with accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). It supports creative and critical thinking across a variety of media and provides an outstanding technical and administrative staff.

The successful candidate will teach upper‑division undergraduate survey courses, focusing on the history of Contemporary and New Media Art since 1960. Part‑time faculty may also teach lower‑division General Education courses in Art History and Visual Culture. Candidates should possess an understanding of recent debates in new media and contemporary art practices and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

They will also participate in 1–2 faculty meetings per semester and provide assessment data to the department.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population, including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation, through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure all classes are offered and meet on schedule in the mode assigned.

Ph.D. in art history or an equivalent field and university‑level teaching experience; strong writing skills with the ability to direct and assess student writing; scholarly engagement in design history evidenced by presentation and publication; awareness of multicultural educational goals.

Salary ranges are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated monthly salary for full‑time faculty: 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. See Faculty Salary Schedule for details.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for temporary lecturer positions.

Faculty must complete required CSU training (e.g., discrimination, harassment, Title IX). The Faculty member will be subject to ongoing Clery Act training and reporting requirements. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and successful background checks.

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender (and expression/identity), genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for self‑disclosed disability applicants. All employees are mandated reporters under CA Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

October 16, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
- Applications close:
Open until filled.