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The Department of Art and Art History at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for multiple instructor positions in the Art Studio Program during SUMMER SESSIONS 2024.

Classes available include Beginning Drawing (ART 002), Beginning Painting (ART 007), Beginning Photography (ART 009), and Intermediate Drawing
(ART 103AN) during Summer Sessions 1. An instructor teaches a five-hour studio class twice a week and holds regular office hours for his or her students.

SUMMER SESSION 1 – June 24, 2024 through August 2, 2024

The Beginning classes introduce students to basic techniques of drawing, painting, and photography (respectively) along with the historical and conceptual background necessary for contemporary practice. The Intermediate Drawing class builds on these preliminary skills as students further their practice through building compositions using charcoal and ink. These courses should integrate practical skills with conceptual foundations in a way that takes advantage of the instructor's strengths, interests and background. Applicants should be artists with professional practices and expertise in the respective fields. Qualifications include an MFA in the area of contemporary art practice.

Closing date for applications is May 1, 2024. Please submit the following materials to the recruitment website:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06428
• Letter of intent (include which course(s) you are interested in teaching)
• Teaching statement
• Resume
• 20 images of recent works (no larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on the longer side)
• A detailed image list including titles, dimensions, materials, date of completion, and description if necessary
• List of classes you have taught, where, and when (if applicable)
• Three names of academic references with contact information

For full consideration, applications should be received by the initial review deadline. Candidates should be prepared for in-person teaching. Courses will run subject to enrollments. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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