Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Art (Animation, Art Education, Art History, Fashion, Fiber and Materials, Graphic Design/Visual Communication, Studio Arts)

College: Arts and Letters

Position Title: Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Art (Animation, Art Education, Art History, Fashion, Fiber and Materials, Graphic Design/Visual Communication, Studio Arts)

Department of Art

Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

Position Details:

The Art Department in the College of Arts at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have a master’s degree from an accredited university. In some cases, a bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience in the field may be acceptable if no other qualified candidates are available. 

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.

Duties:

Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Lecturer positions in all areas of Art and Design, with the possibility of renewal for additional semesters, may be available. Needs may include the following areas:

Animation

3-D Animation, World Animation History, 2-D Animation, Experimental Animation, Story and Visualization, Senior Capstone

Art Education

                All subject areas

Art History

World Art History, Ancient & Medieval, Renaissance, Latin American, Asian & African, Modern & Contemporary

Core

Digital Art Fundamentals, Drawing, 2-D Art Fundamentals, 3-D Art Fundamentals, Color Theory and Perception, Art and Design in the Community, Visual & Critical Studies in Contemporary Art & Design

Fashion, Fiber, and Materials

FFM History, Intro to FFM, FFM Structure, FFM Surface, FFM Materials, FFM Form, Technology, FFM Critical Design, Social Engagement with FFM, Body Appearance and Adornment

Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Interactive Design (UX/UI), History of Design, Concept Development, Typography, Design Business Practices, Graphic Design, Advertising Art Direction, Illustration

Studio Arts

Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Photography (digital and darkroom)

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2022)

Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056
Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 - $11,994
Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 - $13,172
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