California State University is hiring : Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design - Ar

Overview Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Art and Design – Art History

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Description : The Department of Art and Design at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) offers three distinct B.A. degrees : Art, Art History, and Design. We invite highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a temporary pool of part-time teaching appointments in all three areas. This application is for Art History instruction. CSUDH values diversity and invites candidates who can teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

For more information : Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Department Mission Statement : The Art and Design Department at CSUDH offers rich arts education and programming. We offer three B.A. degrees (Art, Art History, Design) with minors including Art, Art History, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Digital Graphics, and Photography. Our world-class faculty supports students in and out of the classroom. We leverage the proximity to one of the world’s great art centers and the diversity of Los Angeles. The Department cultivates rigorous, cross-disciplinary programs that prepare students for professional and post-graduate work. Graduating seniors organize presentations and exhibitions as a culmination of their efforts. The B.A. in Art provides foundational knowledge for creating with new technologies and traditional media. The B.A. in Art History develops critical thinking and visual literacy. The B.A. in Design covers print, web, UI / UX, illustration, photography, motion design, and connections to the professional industry through internships.

For more information : Mission, Vision, and Core Values

The Position : The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities Teach assigned courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division Art History courses (300- or 400-level).

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.

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.

Salary and Benefits Information 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 :

Lecturer A : $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B : $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C : $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D : $8,593 - $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA : The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

How to Apply A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career opportunities.

A complete application must include :

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information

A one page Cover Letter

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.

List of 3 references with contact information included in application

Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below.

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned / awarded / conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy).

The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs CSUDH.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

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