University of California, Riverside
Art Department
Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Theory
2020-2021
The Department of Art at the University of California, Riverside, expects an opening for a temporary Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in Art Theory for the 2020-2021 academic year. Position is contingent upon the availability of funding and may require ability to teach remotely as needed. The course load for this position would be two courses in Theory. This position has a salary of approximately $10,500 per course.
We are looking for a candidate with an ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate students in UCR’s diverse practice-based arts environment and welcome applicants with expertise in critical theory and a comprehensive engagement with contemporary art practices as evidenced by publications and teaching experience. Based on qualifications we may consider splitting the appointment between individuals. Applicants should be well grounded in art history as well. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate instruction (one lower-division and one upper-division course), as well as undergraduate advising and graduate reviews. Additional duties include some departmental service as well as meetings with graduate students.
The courses listed may vary in number and quarter of offering. M.F.A. or equivalent degree, and one year of teaching experience or equivalent at the college or university level are required. Equivalent experience refers to teaching experience as a TA or career experience that is commensurate to an academic environment.
Applications must include a cover letter of application, CV, one PDF of 10 images of applicant’s work (if applicable/available) and/or examples of writing/articles (if applicable/available), provide 3 references (letters of recommendation upon request), recent samples of teaching evaluations, and a diversity statement, and should be submitted electronically via url: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01292.
To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by July 11, 2020.
Fall Quarter 2020 (September 28 – December 18, 2020) Art 6, Introduction to Contemporary Critical Issues in Art
Winter Quarter 2021 (January 4 – March 19, 2021) Art 160, Intermediate Art Theory
For further information, please contact the Art Department’s Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee at artdept@ucr.edu.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California, Riverside is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.