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Temporary Lecturer Positions in Art History: 2020-2021

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Position description

Applications are invited for:
TEMPORARY LECTURER POSITIONS IN ART HISTORY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

Fall quarter 2020 (September 28 – December 18):

Lecturer for AHI 1A. Ancient Mediterranean Art. Lecture—3 hours; Discussion—1 hour. General introductory survey course that covers the art and architecture of the ancient Mediterranean world, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Lectures are held twice weekly. Instructor supervises Teaching Assistants.

Lecturer for AHI 185—Avant-Gardism & its Aftermath, 1917-1960. Lecture/Discussion—4 hour(s). Social, cultural, aesthetic, and theoretical development for artists and their audiences in the context of larger issues like the Mexican, Russian and German revolutions, WWI, the Depression, WWII, etc., and a critical-theoretical inquiry into questions of modernism, modernity, and avant-gardism. Lectures are held twice weekly. Instructor supervises Teaching Assistants.

Winter quarter 2021 (Jan. 4 - March 19):

Lecturer for AHI 173—Roman Art & Architecture. Lecture—3 hour(s); Term Paper. Art and architecture of Rome and the Roman Empire, from the founding of Rome through the 4th century C.E. Lectures are held twice weekly. Instructor supervises Teaching Assistants.

Qualifications - A Ph.D. in Art History or a related field is preferred, M.A.in Art History considered; prior teaching experience desirable. Salary is dependent on qualifications.

Application deadline: June 16, 2020, or until the position is filled. Please apply online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03561 and submit the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest including desired course(s) to be taught
• Proposed course outline (s)
• Teaching evaluations or letter evaluating teaching from a supervisor/department chair
• Contact information for three references

Proof of citizenship or eligibility for US employment required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986).

The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Letter of interest - Include desired course(s) to be taught

  • Proposed course(s) outline

  • Teaching evaluations or letter evaluating teaching from a supervisor/department chair

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
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Job location

Davis, CA