Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Digital Media Art

Job no: 532970
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, established in 1911, offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Digital Media Art (DMA) program at San José State University offers a digital art and design curriculum in computer graphics, web development, programming, physical computing, fabrication, prototyping, interactivity, and computer games.

The program seeks lecturers for studio art courses with expertise in digital media art, including:

• Raster and vector graphics for web, print, and broadcast
• Web development in HTML 5/CSS, and Java Script
• 2D/3D motion graphics and compositing in After Effects
• 3D modeling and animation in Autodesk Maya and/or Cinema 4D
• 3D printing using a wide range of commercial 3D printers
• Digital video production, editing, compositing, and basic sound design
• Knowledge of historical and theoretical foundations of digital art and new media

• Teach one or more studio courses in the DMA Program Area with a specific focus on 3D modeling, printing, and digital video.
• Studio courses meet in a lab environment for 3 hours twice a week.
• Participate in departmental meetings and assessment and evaluation activities.
• Encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments.
• Collaborate across disciplines with peers in all programs within the Department of Art and Art History.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices that address the needs of a diverse student population.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure classes meet as scheduled throughout the semester in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, etc.).

Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art or related field; a record of artistic and/or scholarly achievement evidenced by exhibitions, publications, or curatorial projects; university-level teaching experience; a substantial portfolio of creative work with research interests in emerging artistic practice and theory; awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated starting salary:

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

These rates are monthly for full-time faculty; part‑time rates are prorated. There are six monthly payments per semester.

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
• Contact information for three references
• Images representing 10 examples of original work (or URL of portfolio site)
• Optional examples of published writing

Applicants should submit all documents through the SJSU Online Employment Application.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training, including prevention of discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety, Clery Act reporting, and other required training. Compliance with the Clery Act and campus security protocols is mandatory.

This position is located in California and requires commuting to campus. Eligibility to work in the United States is required. Offers are contingent upon successful background checks and compliance with university policies.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and follows the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association.

San José 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 provided for applicants with disabilities.

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