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Lecturer in the Department of Design, Spring 2021

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Position description

Temporary lecturer position for course DES 50 – Introduction to Three-dimensional Design, offered in the Department of Design. Curriculum includes Design concept development and detailing as it relates to the making of objects, structures and models using form, scale and materials. Product design and rapid prototyping methods using a range of techniques for advancing the design process.

Design at UC Davis is unique within the University of California system and presents itself as a global model for design education with a research focus.

Applicants must have professional experience in a design field related to the curriculum.

Appointment Date:
The service dates are for Spring Quarter 2021: March 25 – June 10, 2021. The course is scheduled Monday / Wednesday from 9 a.m. –12 p.m.

Qualifications:
Appropriate professional degree, e.g. MFA, or equivalent training and professional experience.
Demonstrated teaching ability and experience. A developing record of creative, scholarly, or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area, as described in this announcement.

Salary and Appointment Level:
Commensurate with degree and experience.

Applications:
The closing date for applications is March 15, 2021

Interested individuals should apply online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JP04034 and submit the following materials:
• Curriculum vita
• Letter of interest
• Digital portfolio of up to twenty creative works
• Names and contact information of three references.

Candidates may be asked for further evidence of scholarly or creative work at a later date.

POSITIONS ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN ARE INTERESTED IN CANDIDATES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CAMPUS CLIMATE THAT SUPPORTS EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY. UC DAVIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS DEDICATED TO RECRUITING A DIVERSE FACULTY COMMUNITY. WE WELCOME ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO APPLY, INCLUDING WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR ELIGIBILITY FOR US EMPLOYMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT (IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986).

Application Requirements

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

  • Letter of interest

  • Copies of teaching evaluations if available

  • Digital portfolio of up to twenty design-focuses creative works - Please submit a single pdf file no more than 10 MB

  • 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