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University of California Berkeley
Lecturer- Art Practice
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What they do
An Art Professor teaches foundational art ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the art curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$93,729 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer
- Art Practice Position overview Position title: Lecturer
- Art Practice Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment.
Percent time:
Appointments can range from 11% to 100% Anticipated start: Fall semester (only) 8/1/26- 12/31/26 Spring semester (only) 1/1/27
- 5/31/27 Academic-year appointments 7/1/26
- 6/30/27 Summer 2027 appointments: Session
A 5/24/27
- 7/2/2027; Session
D 7/6/2027
- 8/13/2027 Review timeline: Reviews for fall 2026 and academic year positions will begin in June 2026, and reviews for spring and summer 2027 positions will begin in September 2026.
Position duration:
Positions may be for 6 weeks during Summer Session, 17 weeks for a one-semester appointment, or a full year for academic-year appointments Application Window Open date: May 25, 2026 Most recent review date: Monday, Jun 8, 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:
Monday, May 24, 2027 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 Art Practice at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of temporary lecturers to teach studio courses, including but not limited to ceramics, printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, sculpture, video, foundations of visual thinking, and seminars in contemporary global art. Some of these courses are offered in summer sessions only. Duties include teaching a studio and/or lecture course (or courses), advising enrolled students, and holding a regular office hour. A Lecturer helps students build conceptual and critical foundations, and practical studio skills that focus on materials, methods, form, content, history, and process. Summer Sessions courses meet for a total of 16 hours per week (usually 4 hours x 4 days a week) for 6 weeks. Academic Year courses meet for 6 hours of lecture per week (3 hours x 2 days a week). UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers- Unit 18.
Department :
https://art.berkeley.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Advanced degree, or current enrollment in an advanced degree program Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Advanced degree. Preferred qualifications MFA (or equivalent international degree). Outstanding oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and teaching and exhibition experience. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
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