Assistant Professor of Art/Sculpture

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sculpture. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing contemporary studio practices, while contributing to a diverse scholarly community.

Qualifications include a BA or BFA, MFA preferred, a proven exhibition record, and demonstrated teaching skills with capacity to mentor underrepresented student groups in a supportive environment.

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 undergraduate and graduate studio and seminar courses.
• Expertise in history and current practices in Sculpture and knowledge of contemporary art issues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate sculpture courses.
• Contribute to department service and diversity initiatives.
• Mentor students in contemporary studio practices.

Skills

Teaching skills

Exhibition record

Studio teaching

Art history

Contemporary art

Education

BA or BFA

MFA preferred

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor of Art/Sculpture

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales [Academic salaries | UCOP] set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1 (T1). The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: September 1, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

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:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter including narrative bio
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching - including approach and experience mentoring/advising of under- represented student groups.
• Portfolio (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.

Department

https://www.art.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

BA or BFA is required.

Additional qualifications

1. Proven exhibition record.
2. Demonstrated teaching skills.
3. Ability to teach both Undergraduate and Graduate studio and seminar courses.

Preferred qualifications

1. MFA preferred but not required
2. Distinction as an artist working primarily in Sculpture
3. Expertise in the history and current practices in the field of Sculpture and in-depth knowledge of contemporary art issues.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
• Statement of Teaching
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - One sample Undergraduate Sculpture course syllabi and, if available, teaching evaluations.
• Portfolio - (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.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please include mailing address, email address and phone number of three professional references (letters of recommendation not required at the time of application).

Help contact

[e-mail]

About UCLA

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.

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 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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA