Temporary Faculty Pool, Art & Design - Studio Art

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

California State University-Dominguez Hills is seeking applicants for its Temporary Faculty Pool in the Department of Art and Design. This position involves teaching upper-division courses and requires a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with prior teaching experience are preferred, especially those who can teach students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Salary is based on experience and education, with ranges from $5,507 to $15,211, depending on lecturer rank. Opportunities may be available for teaching in Summer Sessions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper-division courses in the department's curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Skills

Prior teaching experience

Ability to teach undergraduates from diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in Art (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Art and Design – Studio Art

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 (studio practice) 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. CSUDH is seeking applications from 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.

Department Mission Statement

The Art and Design Department at CSUDH offers rich arts education and programming. We offer 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. Our world‑class faculty provides support to students in and out of the classroom.

We take full advantage of existing in one of the world’s great art centers and the tremendous diversity that is Los Angeles. The Department cultivates rigorous, cross‑disciplinary programs that prepare students for professional and post‑graduate work. Graduating seniors from Design and Art organize presentations and exhibitions of their work as a final culmination of their tremendous efforts.

The Position

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 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 Art for the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

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, 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.

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:
• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211
• 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 Statement

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.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Additional Information

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.