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Job No: 538445

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

Department Of Art & Art History

Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Our Commitment

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment.

The University

Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System and is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

The Department

The Department of Art & Art History offers courses of study leading to a B.A. degree in Art History and B.A. and B.F.A. degrees in Studio Art. The Studio Art curriculum is designed to develop the ability to create, analyze, interpret, and evaluate art.

Duties of the Position

Applicants for the Art Studio courses will be expected to teach one or more of the following Studio Art courses. Familiarity with safe instructional use of all tools, equipment, and techniques used in the areas the candidate is applying for is required:

1. Painting
2. Drawing
3. Printmaking
4. Photography
5. Sculpture
6. Ceramics
7. 2D Fundamentals
8. 3D Fundamentals

Professional Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have the following requirements for Art Studio courses:

• MFA or an equivalent degree within the area they are applying (example: MFA in Sculpture).
• Two years of teaching courses similar to those described at the college level (not including T.A. experience).
• Strong record of exhibition on the regional and national levels.
• Professional and technical experience in studio art.

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases:

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now.

Please Submit

• Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
• Curriculum vitae
• 20 images of current work
• Image list
• Student Evaluations
• Contact Information for 3 References

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Nathan Haenlein: haenlein@sonoma.edu

The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Close: Open Until Filled

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