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The Department of Art and Art History at the University of California, Davis seeks a promising artist working in painting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2024.

Applicants should demonstrate an exceptional level of promise and achievement in their work through exhibitions, critical reviews, publications, grants/awards, and/or other related venues. Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation in painting with a firm background in developing and expanding the conceptual and technical aspects of the discipline beyond traditional conventions. The successful candidate should have an ability to dynamically engage with students at all levels and foster creative and intellectual dialogue with students and faculty alike, in the context of a research university setting. Proficiency in a range of materials and techniques, and knowledge of the history and theory of painting and of contemporary visual art is essential. Candidates will teach all levels of painting and drawing and should demonstrate knowledge of how painting intersects with other visual arts disciplines, such as printmaking, photography, digital media, sculpture and/or installation. Familiarity with digital technologies is critical. Candidates are expected to contribute leadership to the operation of the painting area, participate in all aspects of departmental life including committee service, curricular development, departmental reviews, as well as university and departmental service. A minimum of three years of college-level teaching beyond graduate school is required. MFA or an equivalent terminal degree required.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, artist/research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of contribution to diversity, documentation of supporting materials in a single PDF file (including exhibition reviews, published articles, papers, and courses taught, at least 2 sample syllabi in the field of painting/drawing, an optional sample syllabus of a graduate seminar comprised of students working in a variety of art disciplines, list of four references (including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses), no more than 20 images of professional work (each image no larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on longer side), carefully articulated image list including title, dimension, material, date of completion, including a description of each image if necessary, a link to an optional video file, and an optional artist website address For full consideration applications should be received by January 2, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

All material should be submitted through the online application form found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06064

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all first choice candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor or Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment, Steps 4, 5, or 6, or Acting Professor of Law positions. The reference check involves contacting the administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for assistant professor to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for Academic Senate Assistant Professor or Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment, Steps 4, 5, or 6, or Acting Professor of Law positions will be subject to reference checks.

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