Department of Art & Design (Studio Art & Design) Part-time Lecturer Pool
California State University, San Bernardino
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
The Department of Art & Design, as part of the College of Arts & Letters at CSUSB, offers bachelor's degrees in art history, design, studio art, and art education, plus a graduate program offering an MA in Art and an MFA in Studio Art. The department serves approximately 500-600 students in its majors per year, plus other students from across the campus. The core approach taken to teaching across all the areas of the department focuses on visual and material literacy, as well as critical and discursive analysis of art, design, and other cultural productions. Students that we serve gain a broad base of skills in the areas of art and design making, as well as research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing. Through our programs, we strongly encourage an open approach to understanding how all aspects of art, design, and cultural production contribute to imperatives of diversity and community engagement. We have a robust group of non-tenure line lecturer positions. If your teaching interests and professional skills align with our needs, please consider adding your application to our lecturer pool. For more information regarding the position, please contact the Recruitment Chair, Prof. Katherine Gray at kgray@csusb.edu. To find out more about the Department of Art & Design, visithttps://www.csusb.edu/art
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the http://www.csusb.edu/">CSUSB website.
CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
Candidates in this position will be tasked with teaching within their discipline, potentially at all levels (foundation, beginning, intermediate, advanced and graduate). Classes are regularly offered in the following studio areas and subareas: Ceramics, Glass, Imaging and Illustration, Installation Art, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Woodworking and Furniture Design, Video and a range of Special Topics in Art.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Successful candidates will be able to teach across all levels of their discipline (beginning, intermediate, advanced and graduate), and work within the department's scheduling framework (typically 2 class meetings per week on a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday schedule).
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a Master's of Fine Arts from an accredited institution in either a specific discipline or in general studio/ fine art.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in hand by time of appointment. (Master of Fine Arts in an appropriate area, ie Studio Art, Visual Art, Design, or related field)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A strong exhibition or professional record and/or evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Art & Design, as part of the College of Arts & Letters at CSUSB, offers bachelor's degrees in art history, design, studio art, and art education, plus a graduate program offering an MA in Art and an MFA in Studio Art. The department serves approximately 500-600 students in its majors per year, plus other students from across the campus. The core approach taken to teaching across all the areas of the department focuses on visual and material literacy, as well as critical and discursive analysis of art, design, and other cultural productions. Students that we serve gain a broad base of skills in the areas of art and design making, as well as research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing. Through our programs, we strongly encourage an open approach to understanding how all aspects of art, design, and cultural production contribute to imperatives of diversity and community engagement.
CSUSB actively encourages qualified applicants to apply who demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student population and advancing student success through highly engaged, high-impact educational practices. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.
For more information regarding the position, please contact:
Recruitment Chair, Professor:
Katherine Gray
909-537-5802
kgray@csusb.edu.
To find out more about the Department of Art & Design, visit https://www.csusb.edu/art
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught
c. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
Formal review of applications will be as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=543581&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248
Salary is commensurate with experience.
(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
