Contemporary Art & Design History Lecturer (Part-Time)
san jose state universitySan Jose (CA)
Contemporary Art & Design History Lecturer (Part-Time)
Posted 12 days ago
san jose state universitySan Jose (CA)
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About the role
San José State University invites applications for an instructional faculty position in the Art History program. The lecturer will teach upper‑division surveys on the History of Contemporary and New Media Art since 1960 and lower‑division GE courses in Art History and Visual Culture, as needed.
The department values cross‑disciplinary practice, inclusive teaching, and advising a diverse student population. The appointment is temporary/lecturer with part‑time expectations depending on funding and
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