Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design - Art History

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking applicants for the Temporary Faculty Pool in Art and Design, focusing on Art History instruction. Candidates will design courses that engage diverse student populations. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with preference for applicants who have teaching experience. The position offers flexibility in scheduling with potential summer teaching opportunities. Candidates must be able to start teaching on short notice as needed. Closing date for applications is February 28, 2027.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• Preference for candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse populations

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Ph.D. for upper-division courses (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design - Art History

Job no: 557594
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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—one in Art, one in Art History, and one in Design.

We invite highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a temporary pool of part‑time teaching appointments in all three of these areas. This application is for Art History instruction.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We seek candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

We offer rich arts education and programming. The three B.A. degrees provide foundational knowledge, encourage creative exploration, and develop critical thinking skills and visual literacy. Graduating seniors from Design and Art organize presentations and exhibitions of their work as a final culmination of their endeavors. The B.A. in Art History students explore art from many eras and cultures. The B.A. in Design covers areas such as print, web, UI/UX, illustration, photography, motion design, and professional industry internships.

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
• 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 a 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 teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or a 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, or if 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 Benefit 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:

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 here.

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.

• 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 [e-mail] 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: Apr 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Feb 28 2027 Pacific Standard Time