School of Art and Design - Art History Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

The School of Art and Design in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for part-time lecturer positions. The School welcomes applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas of Art History:

• Modern and Contemporary Art (US, Europe, and/or global)
• History of Architecture (specialization in any period or geographic region, with ability to teach the canon and surveys)
• European Renaissance and Baroque
• History of Exhibitions and Museums (US, Europe, and/or global)
• Art of the Americas (US, Latin America, Caribbean, any period)
• East Asian Art (any period)

Qualifications

Criteria (Required):

• Degree in Art History or related field (Ph.D. or ABD required)
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Professional activity in the field

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and teaching interests (new employees only)
• Unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs (new employees only)

Pay and Schedule

Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. 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

Inquiries

For application inquiries, please email Interim Director Matthew Hebert at mghebert@sdsu.edu.

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