Department Summary

The Department of Art and Art History, established in 1911, offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA degrees and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Art and Art History at San José State University is searching for part-time faculty to encourage critical thinking and iterative concept development within class assignments. We seek candidates with a contemporary, experimental art practice and a desire to have a voice in curriculum development. The selected candidate may teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Contemporary Issues in Photography; additional Studio Lighting courses; Beginning (digital) Photography and Color (digital) Photography; Image and Idea; Black and White Photography; Intermediate Digital Imaging; Advanced Black and White Photography; and Advanced Photographic Media.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term.

Required Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. A clear demonstration of artistic achievement, as evidenced by a current record of significant exhibitions that include photo-based media. Teaching experience at the university level is required. An impressive portfolio of creative photo-based work. Strong writing skills. Demonstrate experience and expert level of proficiency in both digital and darkroom photographic practices, including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the university level with two years of photographic teaching at the university level.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the required documents.