2026 Visual Arts Temporary Lecturer

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 75,301; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is seeking a Lecturer in the Visual Arts Department, with opportunities to teach courses across a variety of disciplines including Studio Art and Media. Candidates should hold a BFA or equivalent by application time, with preference for those holding an MFA or PhD. The application window is open until December 31, 2026.

This role includes part-time, full-time, quarterly, or annual appointments, emphasizing academic excellence and diversity in education.

Qualifications

• BFA or equivalent in related field required at the time of application.
• MFA and/or PhD in related field preferred at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Visual Arts Department.
• Engage in academic research and professional activities.

Skills

Studio Art

Interdisciplinary Computing

Speculative Design

Media

Art History/Criticism

Education

BFA or equivalent in relevant fields

MFA or PhD in relevant fields

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: $70,977- $75,301 (based on market conditions and the UC salary scale. Minimum pay is determined by rank and step at appointment.)

Application Window

Open date: January 7, 2026

Final date: December 31, 2026

Applications received after March 18, 2026 will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Visual Arts within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for temporary lecturers in all areas of the Visual Arts Department, including:

• Studio Art (painting, sculpture, drawing, performance and hybrid practices)
• Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts (basic electronics; physical computing and controllers; time‑based multimedia, installations and performance with TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine, Processing, and/or PD; other contemporary topics in computational art)
• Speculative Design (basic electronics, physical computing and controllers, time‑based multimedia public performance with Processing and/or PD, Arduino and Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred)
• Media (digital film/video, analog/digital photography, multimedia installation, audio‑visual performance and sound design)
• Art History/Criticism (Western and Non‑Western, including, but not limited to, Chinese, Renaissance, Baroque/Early Modern, and Modern/Contemporary).

Appointments may be part‑time, full‑time, quarterly, or annual.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Applicants must possess a BFA or equivalent in Studio Art, Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts, Speculative Design, Media, Art History/Criticism, or a closely related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications: MFA and/or PhD in one of the above areas or a related field by the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Cover Letter – specify explicitly which area/discipline you are applying for.
• Portfolio materials (Studio, Art History, Computing, Media, Spec Design).

Describe RESEARCH, TRAINING, and TEACHING EXPERIENCE.

• Statement of Research (optional).
• Teaching Evaluations – please scan teaching evaluations into one PDF and upload.

Reference Requirement: One required reference (contact information only).

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04395

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC San Diego

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 status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements.

Job location: La Jolla, CA