OPEN CALL:Department of Art seeks Assistant/ Associate/Full Professor of Art/Ceramics
The Department of Art, in the School of the Arts and Architecture, invites applications for a tenure/ tenure-track (assistant/associate/full) position in Ceramics. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate art majors in the area of Ceramics, with an emphasis on contemporary studio practices. We are seeking candidates who will actively contribute to creating a community of students, staff, and faculty in the Department and University that is richly diverse in cultural backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
Qualifications
–BA or BFA Required.
–Distinction as an artist working primarily in ceramics.
–Proven exhibition record.
–Expertise in the history and current practices in field of ceramics.
–Knowledge of contemporary art issues.
–Demonstrated teaching skills.
–The ceramics program encompasses a wide range of philosophies and practices ranging from vessel production, to sculpture and digital fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of ceramic materials and processes, including digital fabrication.
–MFA preferred.
Applications must include the following:
–Curriculum vitae.
–Cover Letter including brief narrative bio
–Statement of Teaching: including approach and experience mentoring / advising of underrepresented student groups.
–Teaching evaluations (if available).
–Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement—contribution to the department’s diversity (research/teaching/service). E.g., how will you contribute to this community and what role will you play to enrich the campus culture valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion?
–20 images. Please upload each image separately.
–Names and contact information (mailing address, email address and phone number) of three professional references. (Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time).
For more information about the department please visit art.ucla.edu.
Applications will only be accepted online.
Application deadline: October 21, 2018