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Job Notification: Art Department Lecturer Pool 2024-25 at UCLA

Job Notification: Art Department Lecturer Pool 2024-25 at UCLA

Website University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is pleased to announce the creation of a lecturer pool for the Department of Art for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join a vibrant academic community renowned for its commitment to artistic excellence and innovation.

Position Overview

  • Title: Lecturer
  • Salary Range: $66,259 – $186,466 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
  • Application Window: Open from March 14, 2024, until March 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

About the Department

UCLA’s Department of Art offers a diverse range of courses across several disciplines, including:

  • Ceramics
  • Interdisciplinary Studio
  • New Genres
  • Painting & Drawing
  • Photography
  • Sculpture

The department is dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking, preparing students to navigate the complexities of contemporary art practices.

Responsibilities

Members of the lecturer pool will be called upon to teach lower division, upper division, or graduate courses as needed. Specific teaching responsibilities vary by discipline:

  • Ceramics: Instruction in hand-building, wheel-throwing, surface design, and kiln operation.
  • Interdisciplinary Studio: Teaching across various artistic mediums and social concerns.
  • New Genres: Focus on moving image, sound, performance, and emerging art forms.
  • Painting & Drawing: Covering technical skills and advanced concepts.
  • Photography: Addressing contemporary issues and various formats.
  • Sculpture: Instruction in woodworking, metalworking, mold-making, casting, and digital fabrication.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should prepare the following documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae: An updated CV detailing your academic and professional background.
  2. Cover Letter: A letter expressing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications.
  3. Statement of Teaching: A description of your teaching philosophy and methodologies.
  4. Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Outline your contributions to promoting equity and diversity in education.
  5. Statement of Research (optional): A description of your research interests and activities.

Reference Requirements

  • Contact information for 3-5 references is required.

Why Join UCLA?

UCLA is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that values diversity among its faculty and students. The university actively seeks individuals who can contribute to this mission.

Application Process

To apply, please visit the UCLA Academic Recruit page and submit your application materials by March 1, 2025.

To apply for this job please visit recruit.apo.ucla.edu.