Art Department: 4D Visual Art Lecturer Pool

Position overview
Position title:
Pre- six 4D 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 2025 through fall quarter 2026. 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 16, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 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 4D visual art courses at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 4D foundation, digital media, digital video, new media and digital artmaking, digital tools, computer programming for art, interactive art, robotics, 2D animation, 3D animation, stop-animation, and digital illustration.

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 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 Ph.D. (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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

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

• Teaching Statement - Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.

• Art Sample (1 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (2 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample ( 3 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (4 of 10 Required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (5 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (6 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample ( 7 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (8 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (9 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample (10 of 10 required) - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).

• Art Sample - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Art Sample - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Art Sample - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Art Sample - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Art Sample - Artwork sample must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus

• Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus (Optional)

• Description of a Course or a Course Syllabus (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

• Example of Student Work - Example of student work must be submitted in PDF format. Each PDF submission is limited to one image/art sample or to a URL link to a single image hosted online (not a gallery page).
  
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. 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 https://academicpersonnel.ucsc.edu/confidentiality-statements/.

Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01955

Help contact: jgreenb1@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602.

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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance.

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.

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Santa Cruz, California