New River Community College
Art Department: 3D Visual Art Lecturer Pool
New River Community College, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Position Overview
Position title:
Pre‑six 3D Visual Art Lecturer
Salary range:
$8,872‑$10,912 per standard five‑credit course (seasonal variations may apply).
Percent time:
Variable, based on course load assigned.
Anticipated start:
Appointments contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding.
Position duration:
Typically one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, or spring) and may also include Summer Session.
Application Window
Open date:
June 16, 2025
Next review date:
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will be accepted until the final date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Art Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach 3D visual art at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 3D foundation, sculpture, public art, metal fabrication, foundry, intermedia, and architecture.
The department seeks to add to its current strength in the creation of socially and environmentally engaged work. Selected candidates should have a notable exhibition record and professional experience with a contemporary approach to visual art practice.
Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following qualifications:
Proven ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges areas of art practice, including interactive installation, sculpture, digital video, animation, social media, sound art, and physical computing.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges the areas of 2D, 3D, and 4D art practices.
A broad understanding of scholarly fields such as performance, social practice, emissive environments, and convergences of design, art, science, and technology.
Candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)
M.F.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a related field of study (e.g., art, art studies, fine arts); or at least four years’ equivalent professional experience in artistic and creative work with a national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions, or installations in museums, galleries, festivals, or alternative venues engaging the general public.
University or college teaching experience.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – Briefly summarizes qualifications, areas of expertise, and interest in the position.
Teaching Statement – Appropriate for students enrolled at UC Santa Cruz; candidates should review the statement guidelines.
Art Samples – Ten required PDF submissions (one image or a URL to a single image per PDF). Optional additional samples may be submitted.
Description of a Course or Course Syllabus – Provide a description of a course or course syllabus you have taught or would propose to teach (optional).
Example of Student Work – Optional.
Reference requirements
3–5 letters of reference (confidential) are required.
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. For letters submitted via a third party, direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement.
About UC Santa Cruz 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” includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459‑4602.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check. UCSC sponsors employment‑based visas for non‑residents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz, as outlined in campus policy CAPM 102.530.
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus.
UCSC is committed to addressing spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
UCSC offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Job Location Santa Cruz, California
To apply Visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01953
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Pre‑six 3D Visual Art Lecturer
Salary range:
$8,872‑$10,912 per standard five‑credit course (seasonal variations may apply).
Percent time:
Variable, based on course load assigned.
Anticipated start:
Appointments contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding.
Position duration:
Typically one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, or spring) and may also include Summer Session.
Application Window
Open date:
June 16, 2025
Next review date:
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will be accepted until the final date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description The Art Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach 3D visual art at the lower and/or upper division level. Possible course topics include 3D foundation, sculpture, public art, metal fabrication, foundry, intermedia, and architecture.
The department seeks to add to its current strength in the creation of socially and environmentally engaged work. Selected candidates should have a notable exhibition record and professional experience with a contemporary approach to visual art practice.
Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following qualifications:
Proven ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges areas of art practice, including interactive installation, sculpture, digital video, animation, social media, sound art, and physical computing.
A multidisciplinary orientation that bridges the areas of 2D, 3D, and 4D art practices.
A broad understanding of scholarly fields such as performance, social practice, emissive environments, and convergences of design, art, science, and technology.
Candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)
M.F.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a related field of study (e.g., art, art studies, fine arts); or at least four years’ equivalent professional experience in artistic and creative work with a national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions, or installations in museums, galleries, festivals, or alternative venues engaging the general public.
University or college teaching experience.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – Briefly summarizes qualifications, areas of expertise, and interest in the position.
Teaching Statement – Appropriate for students enrolled at UC Santa Cruz; candidates should review the statement guidelines.
Art Samples – Ten required PDF submissions (one image or a URL to a single image per PDF). Optional additional samples may be submitted.
Description of a Course or Course Syllabus – Provide a description of a course or course syllabus you have taught or would propose to teach (optional).
Example of Student Work – Optional.
Reference requirements
3–5 letters of reference (confidential) are required.
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. For letters submitted via a third party, direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement.
About UC Santa Cruz 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” includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459‑4602.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check. UCSC sponsors employment‑based visas for non‑residents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz, as outlined in campus policy CAPM 102.530.
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus.
UCSC is committed to addressing spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
UCSC offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Job Location Santa Cruz, California
To apply Visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01953
#J-18808-Ljbffr