Art Department: 3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool

Art Department:

3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool (JPF02094)

Art Department:

3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool to

Art Department:

3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool Job #

JPF02094

Art / Arts Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Pre-six 3D Visual Art Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,872-$10,912 (based on salary points 1-8). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year. 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 2026 through fall quarter 2027. 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, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Friday, Aug 6, 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 Art Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of 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 from a variety of 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 inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Art Department:

https://art.ucsc.edu

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) M.F.A. or higher (or equivalent foreign degree) in a related field of study (e.g., art, art studies, fine arts, etc.); 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.