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Art Department: 4D Visual Art Lecturer Pool
Position overview
Position title: Pre- six 4D Visual Art LecturerApplication Window
Open date: June 15, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 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: Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 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 4D visual art courses at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 4D foundation, digital media, digital video, new media and digital artmaking, digital tools, computer programming for art, interactive art, robotics, 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-animation, and digital illustration.
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.
Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Department: http://art.ucsc.edu
Qualifications
- 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
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.
Art Sample (1 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (2 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample ( 3 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (4 of 10 Required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (5 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (6 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample ( 7 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (8 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (9 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample (10 of 10 required) - Artwork sample 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).
Art Sample - Artwork sample 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)Art Sample - Artwork sample 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)Art Sample - Artwork sample 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)Art Sample - Artwork sample 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)Art Sample - Artwork sample 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)Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus
Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus (Optional)
Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus (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.
- 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.
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