Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Art & Design (AY 25/26) Job at The California State Un

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

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 2025-2026 academic year, which begins September 11, 2025. An eligibility roster of qualified part-time faculty is being established to teach courses for possible vacancies in the following areas:

• Studio Art: sculpture, drawing, painting, and ceramics.
• Foundations: 2-D and 3-D design, art theory and practice, digital foundations (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Photography and Video: digital photography, black and white darkroom, studio lighting, editorial photography, and advertising photography, and all genres of digital video.
• Graphic Design: 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.

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 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.

Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are required to possess an MFA in Studio Art, Master of Design (MDes), Master of Art and Design (MAD), Master of Graphic Design (MGraph) or equivalent terminal degree in fine art or graphic/visual communication design is required at the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. 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.

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach to their online application:

1. A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
2. A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
3. A list of classes requested to teach and a list of CSU courses previously taught (if applicable)
4. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness, if available.
5. Sample syllabi (if available - attach under "Other requested material")

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).

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).

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 1, 2025 and continues throughout the 25-26 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

Advertised: Apr 09 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2026 Pacific Daylight Time