Top 20 Fine arts faculty Jobs in La Mesa, Ca

2026 Visual Arts Temporary Lecturer
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $70,977 - $75,301 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- Mid-level
- University
Music Studio Instructional Faculty Pool 2026-2027
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- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Part-Time Studio Art-Design and Drawing Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Part-Time Music Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Part-Time Art Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Part-Time Art History Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
School of Art and Design - Art Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film - Full Time, Artist in Residence Spring 2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Residential
School of Art and Design - Design Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Adjunct Professor of 2D Animation
John Paul The Great Catholic University —Escondido, CA
- $4,500 a month
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Associate Professor of Acting
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $103,600 - $124,300 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- 3 years
- University
School of Art and Design - Art History Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Costume Design Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film - Full Time, Artist in Residence Spring 2027
San Diego State University —San Diego, CA
- $5,507 - $13,224 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Residential
Temporary Lecturer- Theatre & Dance
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $70,977 - $77,561 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
School of Music and Dance - Dance Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $70,977 - $77,561 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- 5 years
- University
Part-Time Art-Photography Instructor
Southwestern Community College District —Chula Vista, CA
- $72.85 - $105.85 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
School of Music and Dance - Music Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level

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2026 Visual Arts Temporary Lecturer

UC San Diego -
La Jolla, CA

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$70,977 - $75,301 a year

Qualifications

Teaching sculpture
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Filming
Unreal Engine
Teaching photography
Research
Mid-level
Art History
Doctor of Philosophy
Graphic design software
Paints
Fine Arts
Bachelor's degree in fine arts
Teaching drawing
Studio Art
Training
Visual arts painting
Multimedia design
Master's degree in fine arts
Sound design
Teaching
Arduino
Master of Fine Arts

Full Job Description

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: Based on market conditions and the UC salary scale, a reasonable salary range for this position is $70,977- $75,301 . The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf)

Application Window

Open date: January 7, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Visual Arts within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for temporary lecturers in all areas of the Visual Arts Department including:

Studio Art (painting, sculpture, drawing, performance and hybrid practices)

Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts (basic electronics; physical computing and controllers; time based multimedia, installations and performance with touchdesigner, unreal engine, processing, and/or PD; other contemporary topics in computational art)

Speculative Design (basic electronics, physical computing and controllers, time based multimedia public performance with processing and/or PD, Arduino and Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred)

Media (digital film/video, analog/digital photography, multimedia installation, audio visual performance and sound design

Art History/Criticism (Western and Non-Western, including, but not limited to, Chinese, Renaissance, Baroque/Early Modern, and Modern/Contemporary).

Appointment(s) may be part-time, full-time, quarterly, or annual.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a BFA or equivalent in Studio Art, Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts, Speculative Design, Media, Art History/Criticism, or a closely related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

MFA and/or PhD in Studio Art, Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts, Speculative Design, Media, Art History/Criticism or other related field by the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Cover Letter
Specify explicitly which area/discipline you are applying for
- Studio
- Art History
- Computing
- Media
- Spec Design
Describe RESEARCH, TRAINING, and TEACHING EXPERIENCE.
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations - Please scan teaching evaluations into one PDF document and upload here.

Reference requirements

1 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04395

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

La Jolla, CA

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