Lecturer AY - Art History

Job Description:

Lecturer AY - Art History

Description

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Art

College of Environmental Design

The Department of Art at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Art History for part-time teaching appointments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Environmental Design

The College of Environmental Design (ENV) at Cal Poly Pomona connects people, places, and the environments in which we live, work, and play. A leader in design excellence, ENV offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban and regional planning; undergraduate degrees in art history and visual communication design; and a graduate degree in regenerative studies. ENV also manages the University’s two professional galleries, the W. Keith & Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery and the Don B. Huntley Gallery, and stewards the Neutra VDL House, a designated National Historic Landmark. Drawing on the rich creative economy and cultural capital of Southern California, ENV prepares students to shape the future of the built and natural environments with resiliency, inclusivity, and justice.

About the Department of Art

The Department of Art at Cal Poly Pomona is home to two distinctive programs within the College of Environmental Design: Art History and Visual Communication Design. Situated within a polytechnic university, we challenge students to engage the environmental, social, and ethical issues of today’s world through art and its histories. The Art History program holds the distinction of being the only program to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History in the California State University system in Southern California. Our faculty are dedicated scholars committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we take pride in creating a supportive, intellectually rigorous environment where students develop skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, and scholarly research across global art from antiquity to the present.

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. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Survey courses in World Art History (Prehistoric through Medieval; Renaissance through Modern), Contemporary Art, Modern Art, Medieval Art, Asian Art History (including Japanese Art and Art and Architecture of India), Latin American Art, African Art, and other topics in global visual culture and art criticism

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Art History or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate-level Art History courses effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Art History or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Professional experience in museum studies, curatorial practice, or archival research is welcome.

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. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. 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. For additional information about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu , and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP .

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• A sample syllabus or statement of teaching philosophy (optional but encouraged)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to , Anthony Acock, Department Chair, at [email protected].

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 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.

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and 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.

Out of State Employment:

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. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Advertised: Apr 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 01 2027 Pacific Standard Time