Art and Art History Lecturer Pool - Photography

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 115,472; Part time

Job summary

San Jose State University’s Department of Art and Art History is seeking part-time faculty to inspire critical thinking and iterative concept development within assignments. Candidates with contemporary, experimental art practice will contribute to curriculum development and may teach Contemporary Issues in Photography and related courses.

Responsibilities include teaching diverse student cohorts, organizing courses in Canvas LMS, and delivering classes in the required formats (asynchronous,

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
• A clear record of significant exhibitions that include photo-based media.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Impressive portfolio of creative photo-based work.
• Strong writing skills and ability to direct and assess student writing in a studio class.
• Proficiency in digital and darkroom practices; knowledge of equipment, materials, chemistry, Photoshop and Lightroom; familiarity with Epson printers.
• For Studio Lighting courses, teaching experience and lighting knowledge with a digital workflow.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate inclusive teaching addressing diverse student populations through course materials, strategies and advisement.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS (learning management system).
• Offer and schedule classes across semester/term in the mode listed (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Skills

MFA in Photography

University teaching

Portfolio

Writing skills

Digital & darkroom photography

Photoshop

Lightroom

Epson printers

Studio Lighting

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Photography

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Epson printers

Digital workflow

Job description

Department Summary

The Department of Art and Art History, established in 1911, offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Here’s what we offer to prospective students: award-winning faculty and an outstanding technical and administrative staff; a 'best-in-the-west' combination of facilities for creating, exhibiting, and researching art across various media; a commitment to fostering creative and critical thinking; opportunities to innovate across different media; and a friendly and supportive community.

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Art and Art History at San Jose State University is searching for part-time faculty to encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments. We seek candidates with a contemporary, experimental art practice and a desire to have a voice in curriculum development. The selected candidate may teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Contemporary Issues in Photography (degree in Art/Photographic History or equivalent experience required for this course); additional Studio Lighting courses, including Advanced Studio Lighting and Photographic Illustration; Beginning (digital) Photography and Color (digital) Photography; Image and Idea, concept driven portfolio and exhibition development for gallery and public art distribution settings. Black and White Photography (beginning darkroom), Intermediate Digital Imaging, Advanced Black and White Photography (intermediate to advanced darkroom), and Advanced Photographic Media (a course with rotating topics that include Photo as Document and Portraiture). Department lecturers are also required to participate in 1-2 faculty meetings each semester and provide assessment data and information to the department. SJSU's Photography Program is known for its exceptional facilities and the breadth of its offerings in photographic media.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity-including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation-through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography.
• A clear demonstration of artistic achievement, as evidenced by a current record of significant exhibitions that include photo-based media.
• Teaching experience at the university level is required.
• An impressive portfolio of creative photo-based work.
• Strong writing skills and an ability to direct and assess student writing within the context of a studio class.
• Demonstrate experience and expert level of proficiency in both digital and darkroom photographic practices, including a thorough knowledge of contemporary equipment, materials and chemistry, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as familiarity with Epson printers and software.
• For Studio Lighting courses, candidate must also have relevant teaching experience and knowledge of lighting equipment with a digital workflow.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the university level with two years of photographic teaching at the university level.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

• L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
• L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
• L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
• L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty—part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at [e-mail].

The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and 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.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.