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

About the Role

The School of Art and Design in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for its part-time lecturer pool. The School welcomes applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in Art Education, Foundations (Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design), Ceramics, Furniture Design and Woodworking, Jewelry and Metalwork, Painting, Printmaking and Book Arts, Photography, and Sculpture. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in the applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Art, Design, or related field (Ph.D., M.F.A., M.A., B.F.A., or B.A. in Art, Design, or related field with terminal degree preferred)
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Professional activity in the field

Application Materials

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)
• Portfolio of professional work (new employees only)
• Portfolio of student work from prior teaching appointments, if available (new employees only)

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. 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.