Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Art & Design; AY

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

The Art and Design Department, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the  academic year, which begins September 11, 2025. An eligibility roster of qualified part-time faculty is being established to teach courses for possible vacancies in the following areas:

• Studio Art: sculpture, drawing, painting, and ceramics.
• Foundations: 2-D and 3-D design, art theory and practice, digital foundations (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Photography and Video: digital photography, black and white darkroom, studio lighting, editorial photography, and advertising photography, and all genres of digital video.
• Graphic Design: digital foundations (Adobe Creative Suite), all levels of graphic design; typography, interaction design, packaging design, information design, motion graphics advertising, illustration, professional practice/portfolio, and design history. Candidate must possess strong skills in visual design, knowledge of contemporary design issues, mastery of appropriate software applications for both interactive and print communications, and ability to teach industry-standard technical skills to undergraduate students.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are required to possess an MFA in Studio Art, Master of Design (MDes), Master of Art and Design (MAD), Master of Graphic Design (MGraph) or equivalent terminal degree in fine art or graphic/visual communication design is required at the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ABD or Ph.D. or equivalent are preferred for art history. University-level teaching experience preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Art and Design Department offers a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. The curriculum prepares students for professional participation in graphic design, photography and video, and studio art. The department offers a balanced experience in the arts that includes: 2-D and 3-D studio art, art history, graphic design, interaction design photography and video, critical theory, and general education in liberal arts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach to their online application:

For Graphic Design applicants, please also attach:
Sample of applicant’s professional portfolio (6–10 projects) or portfolio website. If the applicant has previous teaching experience, please submit…