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San José State University

Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Art Education

San José State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Job no:

532973

Work type:

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

San José

Categories:

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

Department Summary 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). Here’s what we offer to prospective students: award‑winning faculty and an outstanding technical and administrative staff; a 'best-in-the‑west' combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across various media; a commitment to fostering creative and critical thinking; opportunities to innovate across different media; and a friendly and supportive community.

Brief Description of Duties The Department of Art and Art History at San José State University is actively seeking part‑time faculty members for the studio/seminar lecturer position. The selected individuals will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in studio art and theories of art education to students in the BA Art—Preparation for Teaching major, as well as to others interested in art education. Course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement should address the diverse needs of our student population, which includes varying ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, primary languages, and academic preparation levels.

In addition to teaching, department lecturers are expected to participate in 1–2 faculty meetings per semester and provide assessment data and information the department.

The on‑site supervisor of single‑subject credential candidates in Art travels to school sites where each student teacher has been placed, ordinarily in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties. The supervisor will also be available for seminars and overview sessions held on the SJSU campus.

Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management (LMS).

All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications Master of Arts degree in Art Education or equivalent degree. A lecturer in Art Education must hold or be qualified to hold a California Single Subject Credential in Art. At least two years teaching art in K‑12 public schools. The Art Education studio/seminar course instructor must have a demonstrated ability to teach all levels of Art Education classes to art education undergraduates and other students. The position(s) require thorough knowledge of single subject credentialing requirements for elementary and secondary art teachers in the state of California. Strong working knowledge of the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve (2019) and the California Arts Education Framework for Public Schools Transitional kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (2020) application to the development of curriculum. Knowledge of the theoretical and practical constraints and possibilities of classroom teaching. The successful candidate(s) will have command of image making and visual exploration using traditional and digital media arts as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and cross‑disciplinary environment.

Application Procedure

Letter of application

Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching interests/philosophy

Contact information for three references

10 examples of student work with reflection on that work, a variety of unit/lessons plans (including scope and sequence of semester plan), student handouts and assessment criteria

SJSU accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.

Employment Conditions Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or 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.

Appointment Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University Located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world, San José State University is the founding campus of the 23‑campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting‑edge research, combined with world‑class scholarship, student‑centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement 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. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408‑924‑1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Higher Education Opportunity Act – Annual Fire Safety Report Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on‑campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus.

Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21‑2.

Anticipated starting salary:

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

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time AY faculty—part‑time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full‑time AY annual salary = rate × 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Advertised:

October 16, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:

Open until filled

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