Visual Arts - Part Time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton

Visual Arts - Part Time Lecturer Pool

Visual Arts
Part Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Art at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool. Primary responsibilities include teaching studio or lecture classes and working with colleagues to continue to develop curricular offerings. Lecturer positions may be eligible for a benefits package depending on the credit-load taught each semester.

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience and are student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

Art History

Art Education/Teaching

Ceramics

Drawing & Painting

Entertainment Art/Animation

Game Art, Animation & Immersive Media

Glass

Graphic and Interactive Design

Illustration

Jewelry and Metals

Sculpture

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Earned MFA degree, or its equivalent, in the field of study or a closely related field or equivalent experience.

Experience teaching at the college or university level.

Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with an inclusive and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

Working knowledge of historical and contemporary art and arts practices.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate group and individual critiques.

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with students.

Demonstrated ability to be organized and use digital platforms to deliver content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

Letter of Interest or Cover Letter explaining expertise and what courses you are competent to teach and/or interested in teaching

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

1 Required Letter of Recommendation (3 preferred)

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Jade Jewett, Department Chair, jjewett@fullerton.edu or Laura Garcia, Department Coordinator, lagarcia@fullerton.edu

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Typical starting salaries for part-time faculty range from $5,277 to approximately $6,297 per semester for a three-unit class.

For a description of potential benefits, go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

A Message from the Dean:
The College of the Arts is a destination of choice for students seeking the highest quality training in the visual and performing arts. We take great pride in our role as a college of regional focus with national impact: locally, the College serves as an academic and cultural resource for the community; nationally, our alumni contribute to the thriving creative economy as artists, educators, performers, and professionals.

We are leaders in arts education, marked by our continuous national accreditation in all four areas - Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Part of this rich history of excellence is underscored by our faculty, who encourage the artistic achievement of their students in an academically rigorous environment that also celebrates their individuality.

Our Visual Arts complex is home to one of only a few large, comprehensive art programs in the Cal State system, distinguishing itself from other campuses.

At Cal State Fullerton, our motto is 'Titans reach higher.

Internal Number: 3087651

About California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton is a major regional university in a vital, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire. The beautiful, 236-acre campus is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 21 miles from nearby beaches. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 students and approximately 1,800 full and part-time faculty members. The University offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CSUF is fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students and first in California for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.The University is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. Since the campus opened, CSUF has awarded degrees to more than 215,000 graduates. Many are leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.