"Visiting Faculty - ART FILM (Ceramics/Sculpture)"

Job Details

Vacancy Announcement
Visiting Faculty Position Starting Fall 2026
Department of Art + Film

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty of the highest quality committed promoting excellence for all students.

Job no: 552974
Work type: Visiting Faculty
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Full Time

DESCRIPTION:
Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Art + Film invites applications for a full-time, temporary Visiting Faculty position in Ceramics/Sculpture for academic year 2026/2027. This position is a full-time one (1) year appointment per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Article 12.32). Initial appointment will be for the Fall 2026 semester. Subsequent reappointment for Spring 2027 is expected, but will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation, budget, and programmatic need. For appointment in future terms, the faculty member must submit an application to the Temporary Faculty Pool and/or apply to other faculty vacancies at Cal Poly Humboldt, as they are available. The successful candidate will teach Ceramics II, Ceramics III, and Special Topics in Ceramics or Sculpture.

DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Art + Film at Cal Poly Humboldt offers accredited undergraduate degrees through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Programs include a Bachelor of Arts in Art, with concentrations in Studio Art and Art Education; a BA in Art History & Museum Studies; a Bachelor of Arts in Film; a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts. The department currently enrolls over 300 majors and is supported by around 25 full- and part-time faculty members. For more information, please visit: https://www.humboldt.edu/art-film

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members in temporary positions are teaching, maintaining office hours and working collaboratively and productively with colleagues. Instructional assignments may include: Ceramics I, II, III, Sculpture I, Sculpture II, Sculpture III, 3D Foundations, or Special Topics. We seek an actively exhibiting artist whose creative practice centers in ceramics and extends into sculpture and/or digital fabrication. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate studio courses in ceramics, with the possibility of contributing to sculpture, 3D foundations, and digital fabrication, depending on expertise. The ideal candidate will bring a dynamic studio practice, a strong record of professional activity, and a commitment to fostering innovation, material exploration, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the classroom. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS:
This position will be filled in the Lecturer/Visiting Faculty classification; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Lecturer A $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C $6,825 - $14,523

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above will be prorated based on the number of units worked and will be paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned MFA or equivalent in Ceramics or related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. Candidates with experience developing curriculum/courses/programs that inclusively serve a diverse student population and facilitate community growth are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Record of training or experience in the field of Ceramics or closely related field;
• Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment;
• Active exhibition record demonstrating ongoing professional engagement;
• College-level teaching experience in ceramics;
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student and/or research populations; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Ability to teach courses in sculpture, 3D digital fabrication, or related interdisciplinary practices.
• Demonstrated interest in collaborative and cross-disciplinary approaches to artmaking; and
• Experience in maintaining and managing ceramics and 3D studio facilities.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. ... (abbreviated policy text)

APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp:

• Letter of Application;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized;
• Teaching Evaluations, if available;
• 20 examples of your creative work, organized in one PDF file;
• 20 examples of student work, organized in one PDF file;
• Artist Statement;
• One or more sample syllabi of relevant courses (taught or proposed);
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References.

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: aps@humboldt.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Nicole Jean Hill, Search Committee Chair, njh27@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than January 11, 2026, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged.