ANNOUNCEMENT OF LECTURER POSITIONS,
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN
2023-2024

Position Description:
Temporary lecturer positions for various courses in the Department of Design which may include history/theory/criticism, sustainability, visual communication, digital media, lighting, interior architecture, exhibition, fashion, industrial/product and textiles. The Department of 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 related design field for which an application is submitted.

Appointment Dates:
Several appointments are made each year. Expanded course descriptions for courses that may be available are available upon individual request. The number of courses assigned for each appointment varies depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.

The service dates are listed below:
Fall Quarter: September 25 - December 15 , 2023
Winter Quarter: January 5 - March 22, 2024
Spring Quarter: March 28 - June 13 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach one or more undergraduate studio and/or lecture courses in the Design major. Teaching may also involve field trips, exhibitions, special projects and guest speakers. Candidates may be asked to teach l-6 courses for the year depending on departmental need and candidate's availability. The percentage of appointment depends on the type and number of courses assigned. The following courses could be offered for the 2023-2024 year pending available funding:

DES 50: Three-dimensional Object Design
DES 141: Cultural Studies of Fashion
DES 158: Data & Large-Scale Installation
DES 160: Textile Surface Design: Patterns and Resists
DES 170: Experimental Fashion & Textile Design

Qualifications:
Appropriate professional degree; e.g., MFA, MArch., MA, etc., 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 described in this announcement.

Salary and Appointment Level:
Commensurate with experience and course assignment.

Applications:
The closing date for applications is June 1, 2023 or until filled.
Interested individuals should apply online at

• Curriculum vita
• Letter of interest including desired course(s) to be taught
• Copies of teaching evaluations if available
• Digital portfolio of up to twenty design-focused creative works and/or reprints of five published works
• Names and contact information of three references.
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

POSITIONS ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, AND THE DESIGN PROGRAM 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)

Appropriate professional degree; e.g., MFA, MArch., MA, etc., 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 described in this announcement.

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

• Letter of interest - Please include desired course(s) to be taught

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

• Publication reprint #1 (Optional)

• Publication reprint #2 (Optional)

• Publication reprint #3 (Optional)

• Publication reprint #4 (Optional)

• Publication reprint #5 (Optional)

• 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

• 3 required (contact information only)

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