History of Art and Visual Culture Department: Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Windsor; On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dynamic Pre-six Lecturer in History of Art and Visual Culture to join their ongoing pool of lecturers. This role involves teaching courses during the academic year or Summer Session, focusing on historic and contemporary visual cultures across various regions. Candidates with a strong background in visual materials and a commitment to diversity in teaching are encouraged to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an inclusive academic environment while shaping the next generation of art historians.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have teaching experience at the college level.
• Strong knowledge of visual cultures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the history of art and visual culture.
• Engage with diverse cultural and historical contexts.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of visual materials

Understanding of cultural contexts

Education

M.A. or MFA in art history/visual culture

Relevant field (e.g., media studies)

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Pre-six Lecturer in History of Art and Visual Culture

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,531-$9,602 (based on salary points 1-5). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from those 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 funding availability. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025. Appointments outside this period require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration: Typically during one or more quarters of the academic year (fall, winter, spring), or during Summer Session.

Application Window

• Open date: June 15, 2024
• Most recent review date: July 15, 2024, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position remains unfilled.
• Final date: June 14, 2025, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications after this date will be considered only if the position is still open.

Position description

The Department of History of Art and Visual Culture at UCSC invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers to teach during the academic year or Summer Session. We seek candidates with experience teaching historic or contemporary visual cultures, including regions such as Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Mediterranean, Native Americas, and Oceania.

We value candidates with strong knowledge of visual materials and an interest in examining these within cultural and historical contexts. Contributions to diversity and excellence through teaching are especially encouraged.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

More information: http://havc.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications

• M.A. or MFA in art history/visual culture or relevant field (e.g., media studies, communication); M. Arch. or equivalent foreign degrees considered.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter explaining scholarly background, region expertise, and teaching approach
• Writing Sample (published article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
• Course Descriptions for Large Lecture, Small Lecture, and Seminar courses
• Optional: Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, addressing barriers faced by underrepresented groups and your contributions (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html)

Reference requirements

• 3-4 confidential letters of recommendation, submitted directly by referees through the UC Recruit System. For details, see http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01732

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