Position overview Position title: Lecturer Anticipated start: September 21, 2026 Review timeline: August 24, 2026 Application Window Open date: August 7, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Art at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a part-time Lecturer (pre-six) position to teach Art 10: Intro to Video, a lower-division undergraduate studio course, during the Fall quarter of the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of video and time-based art practices, technologies, and their relationship to contemporary art practice. The Department of Art offers a wide range of courses across both traditional disciplines-such as painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture-and contemporary practices, including intermedia, video, digital art, and theory. With flexible curricular paths and individualized advising, students develop technical proficiency alongside conceptual and critical skills. Through hands-on practice and historical analysis, they move from mastering media to articulating a distinct artistic position.

Starting Date:

The first day of the Fall Quarter is Monday, September 21, 2026

Salary:

Based on 100% of the annual salary of $73,817.00. Approximately $8,201 per course (pending final budget approval) All appointments are contingent upon the appointee being able to provide, in accordance with Federal law, evidence of authorization to work in the United States. This position is contingent on funding and enrollment.

Duties:

The successful candidate will teach one course, Art 10: Introduction to Video in Fall 2026, scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3:50PM. Application materials should be uploaded using UCR's online application system Review of application will begin August 24, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

Department Contact Person:

Professor Lynne Marsh Department :

https://art.ucr.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD, MFA or equivalent terminal degree, or ABD in Studio Art or related field, or at least two years of exhibitions, performances, or screenings that reflect a national and/or international profile. One year of studio-based art practice teaching experience at the college or university level Preferred qualifications A strong understanding of contemporary video, and time-based art practices Active exhibition record Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae

• Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research and/or Creative Practice Statement of Teaching Philosophy Single PDF that includes examples of the applicant's work
• A single PDF that includes examples of the applicant's work (e.g.) images or video links, as applicable. Sample Syllabus
• One sample syllabus Recent Teaching Evaluations Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references.

The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02308 Help contact: johncarm@ucr.edu About UC Riverside The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification. We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210

• Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal ( https://www.

ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf ). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. 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. 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. "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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus. For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination . For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf . Job location Riverside, CA