Art Technical Instructor
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: Annual Salary Range $70,977-$199,722. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. See table #15.
Application Window
Open date: April 8, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCLA Department of Art is creating a pool of candidates to teach undergraduate production courses and graduate-level special topics technical studio courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Techniques and processes may vary year to year based on student need and emerging technologies. Examples of undergraduate production course topics may include: basics of shooting, editing, and output for still and moving images; professional setups and standard practices; post-production techniques, tools, and processes; instruction in basics of shooting, editing, output, and display; and, instruction in use of cameras, lights, and microphones. Production courses are 17% time, per quarter. Examples of graduate level technical studio course topics include: digital technology and construction; use and maintenance of CNC routers, CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, 3D scanners and 3D printers; traditional wood and metal fabrication; ceramic construction using hand-building and wheel throwing technique; proper kiln maintenance, kiln loading, and firing gas and electric kilns; how to use the 3D scanners and 3D printers in multiple media, as well as other digital technologies; and, instruction in software. Instruction will also emphasize and train students on safety and maintenance of equipment. Graduate level technical studio courses are 33% time, per quarter. Annual Salary Range $70,977-$199,722. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. See table #15. This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. Department: http://www.art.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsBA
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) After initial interview, references may be contacted. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10951 Help contact:elsehenry@arts.ucla.edu
Job Location
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