Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Art & Design (AY 26/27)

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.

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. The department provides a balanced experience in the arts that includes: 2-D and 3-D studio art, art history, graphic design, interaction design, photography and video, critical theory, and general education in liberal arts.

Areas of Instruction

• 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, 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.

Candidates must possess strong skills in visual design, knowledge of contemporary design issues, mastery of appropriate software applications for both interactive and print communications, and the ability to teach industry-standard technical skills to undergraduate students.

Requirements

• 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.
• University-level teaching experience is preferred.
• For art history, ABD or Ph.D. or equivalent are preferred.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. 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–$15,221

Special Conditions

• All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) is required following a conditional offer of employment.
• The person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
• Cal Poly is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B visa for this position.