Full-Time Lecturer AY - Art & Design 24/25

ART & DESIGN - The Department of Art and Design at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo seeks a one-year full time professor of art history in the field of Asian Art, to begin September 16, 2024. Candidates may have expertise in the art, architecture, and/or visual culture of any geographic region and period in Asian history, broadly defined.

A specialization in contemporary Asian art is preferred, but not required. Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in interdisciplinary approaches and current methodologies.

The selected candidate will teach two to three classes a quarter as well as 1-unit independent studies as needed. Teaching responsibilities will include an upper-level survey of Asian Art, an upper-level elective in Asian Art specific to the candidate's field, as well as large sections of the lower-division GE survey course Introduction to Visual Arts.

Candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching in an undergraduate, student-centered program that administers a BFA degree in three concentration areas (Graphic Design; Photography & Video; and Studio Art) as well as minors in Photography & Video, Studio, and Art History. There are no service requirements for this position.

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 2023, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,007-$6,359

Lecturer B: $5,925-$12,594

Lecturer C: $6,500-$13,831

Lecturer D: $8,184-$14,487

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive.

The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples for how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or ABD in Art History or related discipline with a specialization in art, architecture, or visual culture of Asia, broadly defined. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of college-level teaching experience as well as scholarly activity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two or more years of college-level teaching experience is preferred. Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with underserved populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.