Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Pictorial Art

Job no: 532967 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 community, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across various media. Brief Description of Duties Teach a broad range of courses in the Pictorial Art area including Two‑Dimensional Design, Color, Beginning and Representational Drawing, Expressive and Advanced Drawing, Beginning through Advanced Painting, and possibly Life Drawing and Figure Painting as well as some aspects of printmaking. It is desirable for the candidate to have some familiarity with digital processes. Share in curriculum development and graduate and undergraduate student review responsibilities. Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population across age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation, and incorporate inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Ensure all classes meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term in the assigned mode (asynchronous, synchronous, bi‑chronous, in‑person, or hybrid). Required Qualifications Terminal Degree (MFA) Two years teaching 2‑D fundamentals, drawing, painting, or printmaking at the university level. A pictorial arts background with the ability to teach a wide variety of two‑dimensional courses, including dry and wet drawing mediums and oil and water‑based painting mediums such as watercolor. Demonstrated ability to teach all levels of 2‑D classes through a solid foundation in visual, analytical, and communication skills. Understanding of, and abilities in, perceptually based drawing and painting, process‑oriented abstraction, painting and drawing in the expanded field, and familiarity with digital pictorial processes. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population, gained through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience. Preferred Qualification Teaching experience at the university level with at least two years in Painting and Drawing and/or Printmaking. Compensation 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 six monthly payments per semester (full‑time AY annual salary = rate × 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information. Application Procedure Letter of application indicating courses of interest along with an explanation of relevant experience. Curriculum vitae. Statement of teaching interests/philosophy. Contact information for three references. Images representing 20 examples of the candidate’s original work (or URL of portfolio site). Images representing 20 examples of student work. 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. Advertised: October 19, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr San José State University