What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Art position at Saginaw Valley State University?
Lecturer of Art
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Art at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a renewable, non-tenure-track Lecturer position starting August 2025. Teaching responsibilities (24 credit hours/year) will include introductory courses in Art Appreciation and Art History/Interpretation, and are primarily in-person, on-campus. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at the first-and-second year undergraduate level, an ability to work with diverse student populations, and a willingness to engage in departmental and University service including recruitment and retention initiatives and mentoring Art students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Arts in Art History or closely related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Relevant teaching experience at the university level.
- Ability to teach other introductory courses within the discipline.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:
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Curriculum vitae.
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Cover Letter.
- Contact information for three or more references.
Posted through: Open until filled
Applicants must apply online at jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nine consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the first university research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment to freshwater research and public health.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.
