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Lecturer in Art and Art History
2 months ago
Job Title: Art and Art History Lecturer Pool
Job Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time
Department Overview
The Department of Art and Art History, established in 1911, provides BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and holds accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). We offer prospective students a distinguished faculty and exceptional technical and administrative support; a premier combination of facilities for creating, showcasing, and studying art across various media; a dedication to fostering creative and analytical thinking; opportunities for innovative practice across disciplines; and a welcoming and supportive environment.
Position Responsibilities
The selected candidate will instruct one or more new undergraduate seminars in Art: "The Artist in Contemporary Culture" and "Medium and Message." These courses will feature a hybrid format, incorporating substantial studio components and will be mandatory for all Art students. Participation in departmental meetings and assessment activities is expected.
The ideal candidate will promote critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments. An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues across all programs within the Department of Art and Art History is highly valued. We seek artists and scholars eager to contribute to curriculum development.
Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of a student population characterized by a wide range of ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, primary languages, and academic preparations through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
All faculty members are required to organize their courses within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS for the institution. All classes, whether online or in-person, must utilize the Canvas platform to ensure a consistent faculty-student connection, as all students are directed to access their courses through Canvas.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess a Master of Fine Arts degree or Ph.D. in Art History, Visual Culture, or a related field, along with significant experience teaching studio art at the university level. A clear demonstration of artistic and/or scholarly achievement is essential, evidenced by a substantial portfolio of creative work and research interests. Familiarity with emerging areas of artistic practice and theory, as well as the ability to effectively direct and assess student writing, is required. Candidates should also be able to deconstruct texts and make them accessible to undergraduate students, demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the online employment application and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three references
- Portfolio with 20 examples of original work (or URL to portfolio site)
- Optional: Examples of published writing
- Portfolio with 20 examples of student work and writing
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.
Institution Overview
The institution enrolls over 35,700 students, with a significant percentage from minority groups. This position is ideal for scholars committed to a career at a national leader in graduating underrepresented minority students. The institution is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI); 40% of our students are first-generation, and 38% are Pell-qualified. The university is ranked third nationally for increasing student upward mobility and is dedicated to enhancing faculty diversity to benefit our disciplines, students, and community.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The institution is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff as well as university programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Additional Information
A background check, including a criminal records check, must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.
