Department of Arts
Teaching Associates Pool

POSITION

The Department of Art at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Teaching Associate Pool. Primary responsibilities include teaching studio or lecture classes and working with colleagues to continue to develop curricular offerings.

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

• Art History
• Art Education/Teaching
• Ceramics
• Drawing & Painting
• Entertainment Art/Animation
• Game Art, Animation & Immersive Media
• Glass
• Graphic and Interactive Design
• Illustration
• Jewelry and Metals
• Sculpture

This is a pool of teaching associates for the department to draw on as necessary.

ASSIGNMENTS ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED COURSE ASSIGNMENTS ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in Art Department MA or MFA degree programs.
• Candidates must be an Art major.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with an inclusive and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Working knowledge of historical and contemporary art and arts practices.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group and individual critiques.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with students.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and use digital platforms to deliver content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Laura Garcia, Department Coordinator, at lagarcia@fullerton.edu.   

COMPENSATION

All Teaching Associate appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.   

Classification Range: $3,090 to $7,236 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,200

The full-time monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the time base assigned.

For a description of potential benefits, go to  https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Teaching Associates rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

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 requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

TITLE IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator