TEMPORARY LECTURER POSITION IN ART STUDIO Winter/Spring 2027- PRINTMAKING

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for a lecturer position in the Art Studio Program to teach Beginning Printmaking in Winter and/or Spring 2027 (Jan. 6 - Mar. 21).

The selected lecturer(s) will teach a three-hour studio class twice a week and schedule regular office hours. Qualifications include an MFA or the equivalent, some college/university level teaching experience beyond the TA level, expertise in Printmaking.

Qualifications

• MFA or the equivalent required.
• Some college/university level teaching experience beyond the TA level.
• Expertise in printmaking and ability to design syllabi.

Responsibilities

• Teach Beginning Printmaking in Winter and/or Spring 2027 (Jan. 6–Mar. 21).
• Teach a three-hour studio class twice a week and provide office hours.
• Develop syllabi that integrate technical instruction with conceptual and historical content.

Skills

Printmaking

Education

MFA or equivalent

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable salary range is $76,032- $83,083

Application Window

Open date: October 13, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Art and Art History at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a lecturer position in the Art Studio Program to teach Beginning Printmaking in Winter and/or Spring 2027 (Jan. 6 - Mar. 21). The selected lecturer(s) will teach a three-hour studio class twice a week and schedule regular office hours.

Art 11: Beginning Printmaking. This class introduces students to the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual foundations of printmaking as an artform. Selected lecturers are invited to design their syllabi to integrate technical instruction with conceptual and historical content that takes advantage of their strengths, interests and background. Qualifications include an MFA or the equivalent, some college/university level teaching experience beyond the TA level, expertise in the discipline and experience teaching Printmaking. Candidates with diverse viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

This is a non-tenured, temporary position: the appointments to the title of Lecturer are self-terminating (no further notice on non-reappointment will be forthcoming) and do not create an obligation on the part of the University either to extend or renew the appointment outlined above. Any reappointment will be preceded by an assessment. Proof of citizenship or eligibility for US employment required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986).

This position is subject o UC policy and is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Department: https://arts.ucdavis.edu/art-studio-job-openings

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Qualifications include an MFA or the equivalent, some college/university level teaching experience beyond the TA level, expertise in the discipline and experience teaching Printmaking

Application Requirements

• Letter of intent
• Teaching statement
• Resume - Your most recently updated C.V
• List of courses taught - Include course title, date and name of institution
• Samples of course syllabi
• Detailed image list - Include titles, dimensions, materials, date of completion, and description if necessary
• Image of recent work #1 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #2 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #3 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #4 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #5 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #6 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #7 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #8 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #9 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #10 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #11 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #12 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #13 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #14 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #15 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #16 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #17 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #18 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #19 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Image of recent work #20 - No larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side
• Additional supporting material (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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Job location

Davis, CA