San José State University
Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - History of Contemporary Art
San José State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job Information
Job no: 532997
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). The department provides award‑winning faculty, a supportive student community, and a combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across media.
Brief Description of Duties The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching upper‑division undergraduate survey courses, focusing on the History of Contemporary and New Media Art since 1960. Additionally, part‑time faculty members may teach lower‑division General Education courses in Art History and Visual Culture. The candidate will contribute to a dynamic department that encourages cross‑disciplinary practice between studio art and contemporary art criticism. The candidate will address the needs of a diverse student population in terms of age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation, using appropriate course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. The candidate will also participate in 1‑2 faculty meetings per semester and provide assessment data and information to the department.
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 System (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.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in art history or equivalent field and teaching experience at the university level; strong writing skills and an ability to direct and assess student writing; scholarly engagement in the area of design history as evidenced by presentation and publication. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. 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 x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
Contact information for three references
Example syllabi
Sample publications
SJSU accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.
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. The 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.
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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). The department provides award‑winning faculty, a supportive student community, and a combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across media.
Brief Description of Duties The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching upper‑division undergraduate survey courses, focusing on the History of Contemporary and New Media Art since 1960. Additionally, part‑time faculty members may teach lower‑division General Education courses in Art History and Visual Culture. The candidate will contribute to a dynamic department that encourages cross‑disciplinary practice between studio art and contemporary art criticism. The candidate will address the needs of a diverse student population in terms of age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation, using appropriate course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. The candidate will also participate in 1‑2 faculty meetings per semester and provide assessment data and information to the department.
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 System (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.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in art history or equivalent field and teaching experience at the university level; strong writing skills and an ability to direct and assess student writing; scholarly engagement in the area of design history as evidenced by presentation and publication. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. 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 x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
Contact information for three references
Example syllabi
Sample publications
SJSU accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.
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. The 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.
Advertisement Dates Advertised: October 16, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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