Assistant Professor of Art/Sculpture

University of California Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Los Angeles invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sculpture within the Department of Art, School of the Arts and Architecture. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students in sculpture, emphasizing contemporary studio practices and active participation in departmental service.

We seek individuals who will contribute to a diverse, inclusive community and demonstrate a strong record or potential in exhibition

Qualifications

• BA or BFA required.
• MFA preferred but not required.
• Distinction as an artist working primarily in Sculpture.
• Proven exhibition record.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Ability to teach both Undergraduate and Graduate studio and seminar courses.
• Expertise in the history and current practices in the field of Sculpture and in-depth knowledge of contemporary art issues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate sculpture courses with an emphasis on contemporary studio practices.
• Contribute to the Department and University through administrative service.
• Foster a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty rich in cultural backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints.

Education

BA or BFA

MFA preferred but not required

Job description

Assistant Professor of Art/Sculpture, University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF11274

The Department of Art, in the School of the Arts and Architecture at UCLA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sculpture. Each candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate art students in sculpture, with an emphasis on contemporary studio practices. We are seeking candidates who will actively contribute to the Department and University through administrative service and in creating a community of students, staff, and faculty richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA required.
• MFA preferred but not required.
• Distinction as an artist working primarily in Sculpture.
• Proven exhibition record.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Ability to teach both Undergraduate and Graduate studio and seminar courses.
• Expertise in the history and current practices in the field of Sculpture and in-depth knowledge of contemporary art issues.

Applications must include the following:

Applications must include the following

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter including narrative bio
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching - including approach and experience mentoring/advising of under- represented student groups.
• (PDF - max. size 50MB). Creative work should be submitted in a single PDF, curated specifically for the stated teaching requirements of this Sculpture job search, which should include 20 images/one image per page with a maximum of 20 pages/20 images. Please include relevant captions and descriptions (title, medium, size and date) on each page for each image. PDF cannot exceed 50MB. If appropriate, you may additionally include Vimeo hyperlinks for up to three works in your portfolio (the combined total running time of your files may not exceed 12 minutes), and no more than 5 pages of writing samples or artist book excerpts in addition to the 20 images. Please check your final PDF to ensure hyperlinks work.
• Names and contact information (mailing address, email address and phone number) of three professional references. (Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time).
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, including one sample Undergraduate Sculpture course syllabi and, if available, teaching evaluations.

The UCLA Department of Art empowers students to reshape their worlds through critical inquiry and transformative creativity. Committed to equity and inclusion in the arts, the department attracts and embraces diverse, curious, and motivated students who are encouraged to engage society's challenges and envision change. The Department of Art is one of five academic departments and programs in the School of the Arts and Architecture.

The School of the Arts and Architecture is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body in response to the changing population and educational needs of the City of Los Angeles, State of California, and the nation. The Department of Art values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful application. Applicants who would make meaningful and unique contributions to the intellectual and social interchanges within the profession are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affiantive Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction