Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design - Design Instruction

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

California State University-Dominguez Hills seeks an Instructional Faculty member for its Art & Design department. The role involves teaching lower and upper division courses and requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Candidates with prior teaching experience and diversity in teaching undergraduates will be preferred. This temporary position aims to provide rich arts education and includes benefits like medical and retirement options. Apply by February 28, 2027.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lower and upper division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching load.

Skills

Strong teaching evidence

Experience with diverse student backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Doctoral degree in relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer (Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design – Design Instruction)

Job no: 557595

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)

About the Department

The Art & Design Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) offers rich arts education and programming. The department offers three distinct B.A. degrees for study in the areas of Art, Art History and Design, with minors including Art, Art History, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Digital Graphics, and Photography. The department cultivates rigorous, cross‑disciplinary programs that prepare students for professional and post‑graduate work.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teach assigned lower and upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or 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 in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• A Doctoral degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Experience teaching online.

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Legal Compliance

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.

Contact

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

Application Timeline

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