Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Digital Media Art Job at California State Un

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).

Here’s what we offer to prospective students: award‑winning faculty and an outstanding technical and administrative staff, a best‑in‑the‑west combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across various media, a commitment to fostering creative and critical thinking, opportunities to innovate across different media, and a friendly and supportive community.

Digital Media Art (DMA) Program

The DMA program at San José State University offers a digital art and design curriculum in computer graphics, web development, programming, physical computing, fabrication, prototyping, interactivity, and computer games.

• Raster and vector graphics for web, print, and broadcast
• Web development in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
• 2D/3D motion graphics and compositing in After Effects
• 3D modeling and animation in Autodesk Maya and/or Cinema 4D
• 3D printing using a wide range of commercial 3D printers
• Digital video production, editing, compositing, and basic sound design
• Knowledge of historical and theoretical foundations of digital art and new media

Brief Description of Duties

• Candidates will teach one or more studio courses in the DMA Program Area with a focus on software and hardware for 3D modeling and printing, in addition to digital video.
• Studio courses meet in a lab environment for three hours twice a week.
• Participation in departmental meetings and assessment and evaluation activities is required.
• The ideal candidate will encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with peers in all programs within the Department of Art and Art History is an asset.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies.
• Faculty shall organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester, in the mode assigned (async, sync, bihourn, in‑person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Digital Media Art or related field; a clear demonstration of artistic and/or scholarly achievement, evidenced by exhibitions, publications, or curatorial projects; university‑level teaching experience; a significant portfolio of creative work with research interests in emerging areas of artistic practice and theory; and awareness of the educational goals of a multicultural population.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L‑A / Range 2 $5507 $5959
L‑B / Range 3 $6221 $7481
L‑C / Range 4 $6825 $9431
L‑D / Range 5 $8593 $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full‑time academic‑year faculty. Part‑time rates are prorated. There are six monthly payments per semester (full‑time academic‑year annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
• Contact information for three references
• Images representing 10 examples of candidate’s original work (or URL of portfolio site)
• Optional examples of candidate’s published writing

SJSU accepts applications on an ongoing basis for our pool of temporary lecturers.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required. The faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to report Clery incidents and complete Clery Act training. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID‑19 transmission or illness.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check may affect continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world—San José State University is the founding campus of the 23‑campus California State University system. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, SJSU is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting‑edge research, world‑class scholarship, student‑centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs advance the public good locally and globally.

San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students—many historically underserved, and around 45% first‑generation and 38% Pell‑recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of alumni. San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from diverse cultural and identity perspectives.

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