Lecturer - AMD Digital Photo Environment; Fall

AMD 313:
Digital Photo and the Environment

• Position:
  Lecturer
• Semester:
  Fall 2026
• Day/Time:
  Tuesdays, 1:00–4:50 p.m.
• Modality:
  In-person
• College:
  College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department:
  Art, Media & Design

The Department of Art, Media, and Design at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for the Fall semester 2026 to teach AMD 313 Digital Photo and the Environment. This is an upper‑division studio course that meets on Tuesdays, 1–4:50 p.m. Successful candidates will demonstrate a rich and varied background in photography and digital art that explores the environment and environmental issues.

The course investigates a broad range of artistic practices and contemporary artists who comment on and shape current environmental debates and their interpretation through digital media. It includes experimentation with conceptual approaches to art making and developing aesthetic strategies for engaging audiences.

• A master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Current portfolio of studio‑based work in relevant media
• Teaching experience at the college level or equivalent
• Employment must be performed within California, in compliance with the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy.

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and, when applicable, service.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 – $8,000 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range – Lecturer A (AY): $5,507 – $6,677 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range – Lecturer B (AY): $6,221 – $13,224 per full‑time month

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Work samples: a link or PDF/PPT file containing at least ten images of the artist’s work and ten images of students’ work
• Syllabi or other curricular materials as available

A review of applications will begin on May 18, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 seven 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 of misconduct.

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