Visual Art Lecturer Pools – UC Santa Cruz

Visual Art Lecturer Pools – UC Santa Cruz

• Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

• Academic Unit / Department: Art Department · Arts Division

• Job Reference / Requisition IDs: JPF02095, JPF02094, JPF02096, JPF02097

• Appointment Type: Pre-Six Lecturer Pool · Variable/Quarterly Appointments

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer

• Salary / Remuneration: $8,872 – $10,912 per standard five-credit course

• Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA

• Application Deadline: August 6, 2027 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

📋 Overview of Role

The Art Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for four ongoing lecturer pools covering 2D Visual Art, 3D Visual Art, 4D Visual Art, and Visual Art Theory & Writing. Appointments are based on instructional needs and funding and may be made during the fall, winter, spring, or Summer Session.

🎨 Available Lecturer Positions

1. Pre-Six 2D Visual Art Lecturer – JPF02095

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses in 2D foundation, painting, drawing, print media, book arts, and photography.

• Candidates should have a notable exhibition record and contemporary visual art practice.

• Interdisciplinary experience connecting 2D art with digital media, animation, sculpture, sound art, social media, or physical computing is valued.

2. Pre-Six 3D Visual Art Lecturer – JPF02094

• Teach courses in 3D foundation, sculpture, public art, metal fabrication, foundry, intermedia, and architecture.

• Candidates should demonstrate contemporary artistic practice and a notable exhibition record.

• Multidisciplinary approaches connecting 3D practices with 2D/4D art, digital media, installation, sound, or technology are encouraged.

3. Pre-Six 4D Visual Art Lecturer – JPF02096

• Teach courses in digital media, digital video, new media, digital artmaking, programming for art, interactive art, robotics, animation, and digital illustration.

• Candidates should demonstrate contemporary visual art practice and interdisciplinary engagement with technology.

• Experience bridging digital practices with 2D/3D art, installation, animation, sound, or physical computing is valued.

4. Pre-Six Visual Art Theory and Writing Lecturer – JPF02097

• Teach courses in writing for artists, environmental art, ars erotica, and document and culture.

• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of visual art theory, practice, art history, and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Experience connecting art theory with performance, social practice, design, science, technology, and contemporary art is encouraged.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach assigned lower- and/or upper-division visual art courses.

• Develop student-centered and inclusive learning experiences.

• Contribute to socially and environmentally engaged contemporary art education.

• Support students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to inclusive excellence.

• Participate in interdisciplinary approaches across visual art, design, science, and technology.

• Contribute to the Art Department’s instructional needs during regular academic quarters and Summer Session.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: MFA or higher in a related field for the 2D and 3D pools; MFA or Ph.D. for the 4D and Theory & Writing pools.

• Alternative Qualification: Four years of equivalent professional artistic and creative experience with a national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions, or installations may satisfy the degree requirement.

• Experience: University or college teaching experience is required.

• Professional Profile: Contemporary visual art practice and, where applicable, a notable exhibition record.

• Additional Strengths: Multidisciplinary practice, inclusive teaching, and experience connecting art with emerging technologies and interdisciplinary fields.

💼 Remuneration & Appointment Details

• Salary: $8,872 – $10,912 for a standard five-credit course.

• Workload: Variable according to assigned course load.

• Appointment Duration: One or more quarters during fall, winter, spring, or Summer Session.

• Recruitment Period: Initial appointments may be made from fall 2026 through fall 2027.

• Summer Compensation: May vary from regular academic-year courses.

• Internal Candidates: Given priority consideration.

• Benefits: UC Santa Cruz offers a competitive benefits package and work/life balance programs.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Cover Letter

3. Teaching Statement

4. Course Description or Course Syllabus

5. Art Samples, where required for the applicable position

6. Student Work Samples, where applicable

7. 3–5 Confidential Letters of Reference

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 2D Visual Art Application: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02095

• 🔗 3D Visual Art Application: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02094

• 🔗 4D Visual Art Application: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02096

• 🔗 Visual Art Theory & Writing Application: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02097

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: jgreenb1@ucsc.edu

• 📅 Final Deadline: August 6, 2027 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• 📅 Initial Review Date: August 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

🌐 Official Website: https://www.ucsc.edu/