APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MAY NEED TO BE AVAILABLE ON SHORT NOTICE. ART & DESIGN - PART-TIME LECTURER POOL.

The Art and Design Department, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2023-2024 academic year, which begins September 14, 2024. An eligibility roster of qualified part-time faculty is being established to teach courses for possible vacancies in the following areas:

• Art History: introduction to art; Western, American, Asian, 19th and 20th century; survey of art history.
• Studio Art and Foundations: sculpture, drawing, painting, ceramics.
• Foundations: basic 2-D and 3-D design and color theory, art theory and practice, basic digital foundations (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Photography and Video: basic digital photography, black and white darkroom, studio lighting, editorial photography, and advertising photography, and all genres of digital video.
• Graphic Design: basic digital foundations (Adobe Creative Suite), all levels of graphic design; typography, interaction design, packaging design, information design, motion graphics advertising, illustration, professional practice/portfolio, and design history. Candidate must possess strong skills in visual design, knowledge of contemporary design issues, mastery of appropriate software applications for both interactive and print communications, and ability to teach industry-standard technical skills to undergraduate students.
• Asian art history and graphic design are high need areas for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056
Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994
Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172
Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. The Department of Art and Design is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are required to possess an MA, MS, MFA or equivalent. A bachelor's degree and comparable professional-level experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ABD or Ph.D. or equivalent are preferred for art history. University-level teaching experience preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Art and Design Department offers a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. The curriculum prepares students for professional participation in graphic design, photography and video, and studio art. The department offers a balanced experience in the arts that includes: 2-D and 3-D studio art, art history, graphic design, interaction design photography and video, critical theory, and general education in liberal arts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach to their online application: (1) a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, (2) current resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of diversity and inclusion describing how you would demonstrate a commitment in these areas as an instructor at Cal Poly, (4) a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment), (5) a list of classes requested to teach and a list of CSU courses previously taught (if applicable), and (6) sample syllabi (if available). Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

For Graphic Design applicants, please also attach: Sample of applicant’s professional portfolio (6–10 projects) or portfolio website. If the applicant has previous teaching experience, please submit samples of student work (maximum of 20 examples). These documents must be submitted as a single PDF file, no larger than 150mb (provide links to online content within the PDF when necessary).

For Photo & Video and Studio area applicants including Foundations, please also attach: an Artist Statement and a PDF of twenty (20) examples of recent professional work and twenty (20) examples of recent student work (if available). These documents should be submitted as a single PDF file, no larger than 150mb (provide links to online content within the PDF when necessary).

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 8, 2023 and continues throughout the 23-24 academic year. 

For questions or to send supplementary materials through the mail, please contact the Art and Design Department by phone at (805) 756-1149 or by email at artdesign@calpoly.edu