Art Department: 2D Visual Art Lecturer Pool

University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Full-time Education

Posted on April 23, 2024

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Art Department: 2D Visual Art Lecturer Pool

Position overview
Position title: Pre-six 2D Visual Art Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,282 - $10,186 (based on salary points 1-8), please see the UCSC Salary Scales and refer to the Non-senate Instructional (NSI) Unit 18 Pre-six Lecturer Academic Year salary scale. Instructional Workload Credit (IWC) valuation may vary, and the course salary will be adjusted accordingly. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year (see Summer Session Faculty and Lecturer Pay).

Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned.

Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2023 through fall quarter 2024. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

Application Window

Open date: June 17, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 17, 2023 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: Friday, Jun 14, 2024 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 Art Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach 2D visual art courses at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 2D foundation, painting, drawing, print media, book arts, and photography.

The department seeks to add to its current strength in the creation of socially and environmentally engaged work. Selected candidates should have a notable exhibition record and professional experience with a contemporary approach of visual art practice.

Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following qualifications:

Proven ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges areas of art practice, which includes interactive installation and sculpture, digital video, animation, social media, sound art and physical computing.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges the areas of 2D, 3D, and 4D art practices.
A broad understanding of the scholarly fields of visual art practices such as performance, social practice, emissive environments, and convergences of design, art, science, and technology.
Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Note regarding application requirements: UC Recruit requires a single PDF per image submission. The PDF may include a single image or a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Art Department: http://art.ucsc.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

M.F.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a relevant field of study; or four years equivalent professional experience in artistic and creative work consisting of national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions, or installations in museums, galleries, festivals, or alternative venues engaging the general public.
University or college teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, areas of expertise, and interest in the position.
Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus - Provide a description of a course or course syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.
Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus - Provide a description of a course or course syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.
(Optional)
Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus - Provide a description of a course or course syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
(Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01537

Help contact: jgreenb1@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California

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