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Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Art Education Job at The California State Un

The California State University, San Jose, CA, United States


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.

Brief Description Of Duties
The Department of Art and Art History at San José State University is actively seeking part-time faculty members for the studio/seminar lecturer position. The selected individuals will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in studio art and theories of art education to students in the BA Art—Preparation for Teaching major, as well as to others interested in art education. Course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement should address the diverse needs of our student population, which includes varying ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, primary languages, and academic preparation levels. In addition to teaching, department lecturers are expected to participate in 1-2 faculty meetings per semester and provide assessment data and information to the department.

The on-site supervisor of single subject credential candidates in Art travels to school sites where each student teacher has been placed, ordinarily in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties. The supervisor will also be available for seminars and overview sessions held on the SJSU campus. Specific responsibilities include:

Attend CalTPA (California Teaching Performance Assessment) overview session;

Participate in 2 supervisors’ meetings each semester;

Observe and submit observation reports for each student teacher/intern a minimum of 6 times per semester;

Guide student teachers regarding the timing of their CalTPA teaching events;

Mediate and facilitate communication between student teachers and mentor teachers, including procedures to be followed regarding improvement plans and dismissal from placement;

Submit Formative and Summative Evaluations to Subject Area Advisor;

Attend supervisor/mentor teacher trainings or professional development workshops offered through the Single Subject Credential Program.

Mileage costs for travel to the school sites are reimbursed by the Department of Teacher Education.

Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).

All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications
Master of Arts degree in Art Education or equivalent degree. A lecturer in Art Education must hold or be qualified to hold a California Single Subject Credential in Art. At least two years teaching art in K-12 public schools. The Art Education studio/seminar course instructor must have a demonstrated ability to teach all levels of Art Education classes to art education undergraduates and other students. The position(s) require thorough knowledge of single subject credentialing requirements for elementary and secondary art teachers in the state of California. Strong working knowledge of the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve (2019 ) and the California Arts Education Framework for Public Schools Transitional kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (2020) application to the development of curriculum. Knowledge of the theoretical and practical constraints and possibilities of classroom teaching. The successful candidate(s) will have command of image making and visual exploration using traditional and digital media arts as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary environment.

Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

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 AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

Letter of application

Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching interests/philosophy

Contact information for three references

10 examples of student work with reflection on that work, a variety of unit/lessons plans (including scope and sequence of semester plan), student handouts and assessment criteria

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 based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu . The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

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, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public 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 (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University 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, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students – many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.

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.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

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In Summary: The Department of Art and Art History at San José State University is seeking part-time faculty members for the studio/seminar lecturer position . The successful candidate(s) will have command of image making and visual exploration using traditional and digital media arts . The position requires thorough knowledge of single subject credentialing requirements for elementary and secondary art teachers in the state of California .

En Español: Resumen del Departamento El Departamento de Historia del Arte y el Arte, establecido en 1911, ofrece títulos BA, BFA, MA y MFA y está acreditado por la Asociación Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y Diseño (NASAD). Esto es lo que ofrecemos a los futuros estudiantes: profesores galardonados y un destacado personal técnico y administrativo; una combinación "mejor en Occidente" de instalaciones para crear, exhibir e investigar arte a través de varios medios; un compromiso con fomentar el pensamiento creativo y crítico; oportunidades para innovar en diferentes medios; y una comunidad amigable y solidaria. Breve Descripción de deberes Además de la enseñanza, se espera que los profesores del departamento participen en 1-2 reuniones docentes por semestre y proporcionen datos e información de evaluación al departamento. Las responsabilidades específicas incluyen: Asistir a la sesión general de CalTPA (California Teaching Performance Assessment); Participar en 2 reuniones de supervisores cada semestre; Observar y presentar informes de observación para cada profesor/intern estudiante un mínimo de 6 veces por semestre. Guidar a los profesores estudiantes con respecto al calendario de sus eventos docentes calTPA; Mediar y facilitar la comunicación entre los maestros estudiantiles y maestros mentores, incluyendo procedimientos que deben seguirse con respecto a planes de mejora y despido de colocación; Submitir evaluaciones formativas y sumatorias al asesor del área de estudio; asistir a consejos de entrenamiento o talleres de desarrollo profesional ofrecidos a través del Programa de Credenciales sobre asignaturas individuales. Los costos de viaje a las escuelas son reembolsados por el Departamento de Educación de Maestros. Demonstrar conocimiento de clases e instrucciones equivalentes de una población de gran diversidad sexual dentro del término de aprendizaje, habilidades culturales, identidad económica y orientación artística. Un profesor en Educación de Arte debe tener o ser calificado para poseer una California Single Subject Credential in Art. Al menos dos años enseñando arte en las escuelas públicas K-12. El instructor del estudio/seminario del curso Art Education debe tener una capacidad demostrada para enseñar todos los niveles de clases de educación artística a estudiantes universitarios y otros estudiantes. Para obtener más información sobre el rango de colocación, consulte la Política Universitaria S21-2. Hay pagos mensuales anticipados L-A / Rango 2 - $5507 - $5959 L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481 L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431 L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347 Los salarios del rango anterior son la tasa mensual anticipada de sueldo del profesorado AY a tiempo completo-- las tasas parttime están proporcionadas. Existen 6 pagos mensales por semestre (salario anual de jornada completa = tarifa x 12). Las personas designadas como autoridades de seguridad del campus deben informar inmediatamente a la institución sobre los incidentes de Clery y completar la capacitación en el Acta de Clary según lo determinado por el Director de Universidad. Las preguntas relacionadas con la designación y formación de la Clery pueden ser enviadas al Director de Cleri a clerycompliance@sjsu.edu . El Presidente puede recomendar o requerir que se cumplan las medidas de seguridad que disminuyan la probabilidad de transmisión o enfermedad de COVID-19 y permitan continuar la misión principal y las actividades del campus. Ofrenda condicional El trabajo para este puesto docente está ubicado en el estado de California y requiere desplazarse al campus. El empleo depende de una prueba de elegibilidad para trabajar en Estados Unidos. Estas disposiciones establecen el orden en que los cursos disponibles deben asignarse a la facultad, comenzando con profesores de línea de permanencia y terminando con nuevos docentes designados. Universidad Estatal San José: Silicon Valley's Public University ubicada en el corazón del Valle del SilicioUna de las regiones más innovadoras y diversas del mundoUniversidad Estatal de San Jose es el campus fundador del sistema de 23 campus California State University (CSU) y la primera universidad pública en Occidente. Reconocida como líder nacional en educación superior transformadora, la Universidad Estadual de San José es un contribuyente esencial al desarrollo económico, cultural y social de Silicon Valley, el Área de la Bahía y California. SJSU ocupa una posición alta a nivel nacional en financiación de investigación y se encuentra en segundo lugar en productividad de investigación en el sistema CSU. La investigación avanzada, combinada con becas de clase mundial, aprendizaje interdisciplinario centrado en estudiantes e intercambientarios, permite a sus alumnos y alumnas desarrollar oportunidades sociales dentro de su entorno. Como tal, el Estado de San José se compromete a aumentar la diversidad de su facultad para que nuestras disciplinas, estudiantes y comunidad puedan beneficiarse de perspectivas culturales e identidades diferentes y divergentes. Declaración de Igualdad en Empleo La Universidad Estatal de San Jose prohíbe discriminar por edad, antepasados, casta, color, discapacidad, etnia, género, expresión sexual, identidad genética, condición matrimonial, estado médico, estatus militar, nacionalidad, raza, religión, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, estereotipo sexual y estatus veterano. Esta política se aplica a todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal de la Universidad del Estado de san José así como programas y actividades universitarias. Se realizan requisitos razonables para los solicitantes con discapacidades que se auto-reconocen.