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Art Department: 3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool (Ongoing)

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Position description

The Art Department [http://art.ucsc.edu] at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of part-time Lecturers who may be appointed to teach 3D visual art at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 3D Foundation, Sculpture, Public Art, Metal Fabrication, Foundry, Intermedia, and Architecture.

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.

ACADEMIC TITLE
Lecturer

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience and the particular courses the Lecturer is appointed to teach. Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • M.F.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a relevant field of study at the time of application; 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.

POSITION AVAILABLE
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. 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 REQUIREMENTS
Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs. For the image submissions the UC Recruit system requires a single PDF per image submission that includes a URL link to a single image hosted online, not a gallery page. Each image submission = 1 URL to 1 image hosted online saved as a PDF. The image can also be embedded in the PDF but not required.

APPLY AT https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00571
Please refer to Position # JPF00571-19P in all correspondence.

Documents/Materials

  • Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, areas of expertise, and interest in the position (required)
  • Curriculum vitae (required)
  • Artwork samples, please include as a pdf of images or link to website (a minimum of ten are required and a maximum of fifteen will be accepted)
  • Descriptions of courses or course syllabi (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach (a minimum of one is required and a maximum of three will be accepted)
  • Examples of student work, please include as a pdf of images or link to website (optional, a maximum of fifteen will be accepted)
  • A statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching (optional, but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit) Guidelines on diversity statements can be viewed at https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf

Reference Requirement
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation* (a minimum of 3 are required and a maximum of 5 will be accepted). 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.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted beginning August 1, 2018 through June 1, 2020. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments beginning fall quarter 2018 through spring quarter 2021. Initial appointments made after this period must be made through other recruitments.


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). More information is available at the APO website (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/104.000%20.html) or call (831) 459-4300.

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.

VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT http://apo.ucsc.edu
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Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, areas of expertise, and interest in the position.

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Artwork sample (1 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (2 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (3 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (4 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (5 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (6 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (7 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (8 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (9 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (10 of 10) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.

  • Artwork sample (1 of 5 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Artwork sample (2 of 5 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Artwork sample (3 of 5 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Artwork sample (4 of 5 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Artwork sample (5 of 5 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Description of course or course syllabus - Description or syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.

  • Description of course or course syllabus (1 of 2 optional) - Description or syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.
    (Optional)

  • Description of course or course syllabus (2 of 2 optional) - Description or syllabus (large lecture and/or studio) that you have taught or would propose to teach.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (1 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (2 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (3 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (4 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (5 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (6 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (7 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (8 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (9 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (10 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (11 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (12 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (13 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (14 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Example of student work (15 of 15 optional) - Please include as a pdf of images or link to website.
    (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity (optional, but strongly encouraged to submit) - Statement that addresses past or potential contributions to diversity through teaching (see guidelines https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf)
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Cruz, CA