AMD 409: Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Media - Position: Lecturer
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Day/Time: Thursdays, from 1:00 to 4:50 p.m.
- Modality: In-person
- College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Department: Art, Media & Design
The Department of Art, Media, and Design at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for fall semester 2026 to teach AMD 409 Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Media. This is an upper division studio course that meets on Thursdays, 1-4:50 PM. Successful candidates will demonstrate a rich and varied background in graphic design and related media.
Course Description The course investigates a broad range of contemporary artists who use digital media for visual communication and graphic design. Students explore a broad range of perspectives and experiment with different conceptual approaches working with emerging digital media trends and technologies. The course includes lectures, screenings, discussions, readings, and a series of visual communication and design projects to examine visual hierarchies for text and image, color, typography, page layout and optimization of visual communication.
Minimum qualifications: - A master's degree in Graphic Design or related field
- Current portfolio of graphic design or related work
- Teaching experience at the college level or equivalent
- Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred qualifications: - Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience - Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $8,000 per full-time month
The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month
- CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full-time month
The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.
Application: To apply, please prepare to submit the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
- Work samples: A link to projects/images (or a PDF/PPT file) with at least 10 images of the artist’s work and 10 images of students’ work
- Syllabi or other curricular materials as available
Timeline: A review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
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California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
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.
This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, 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.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
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Advertised: May 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 25 2026 Pacific Standard Time
