University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Associate or Full Professor of Art & Data in UCLA Department of Design Media Art
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position overview
Position title:
Tenured Associate/Full Professor Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $96,500-$205,400. "Off-scale" and other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Application Window
Open date:
November 22, 2024 Next review date:
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description
UCLA Department of Design Media Arts: Tenured Associate/Full Professor of Art & Data The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) within the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture invites applications for an Associate or Full professor who uses media art, design, or games to interrogate data and its impact on our world. Who should apply?
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Candidates may be artists and/or artistic researchers who work from a data justice framework to explore questions such as: How do we investigate and understand the socio-political history of the algorithmic systems being built around us? How do we bring ethics and justice to bear on the development and use of these systems? How might artists and designers help to support data ethics and justice by providing a more inclusive, humanistic, and revelatory lens into contemporary data practices? Ideal candidates will demonstrate international recognition or expertise in their art practice, critical making, and/or community engagement. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2025. Please address materials or questions to search committee Co-Chairs Professors Steve Anderson and Lauren Lee McCarthy. Application materials must be uploaded via the UC Recruit system: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply. Qualifications Terminal degree (MFA or PhD in a related field) or equivalent professional experience of 5 years or more. Example areas of focus might include: Artistic applications of artificial intelligence Decolonial, feminist, and consensual data practices Community-based or socially-engaged tool making Design for data privacy, transparency, and accessibility Ultimately, we are looking for candidates whose artistic practice and research related to data and its uses are socially motivated, and who would contribute to the diversity of the department, bringing cross-cultural perspectives to DMA's creative and curricular activities. Working in the Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) The UCLA Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) strives to educate conscientious designers and media artists and to create socially and culturally relevant work. DMA's renowned faculty guide students to develop innovative practices in various fields including typography, graphic design, digital fabrication, photography, video games, and more. DMA is looking for a colleague with a commitment to working in social, critical, and cultural spaces, who believes in building nourishing and supportive communities. We prioritize diversity, accessibility, and accountability. Responsibilities The position involves teaching three undergraduate studio courses and two graduate seminars each academic year, contributing service to the department and the University, and developing research/creative activity appropriate for advancement within the University of California. About UCLA, The Department of Design Media Arts and DataX The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is located in the neighborhood of Westwood in Los Angeles. UCLA is an R1 research institution and has been ranked as the No. 1 public university by the U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years. This search is sponsored by DataX, a campus-wide initiative that advances research, scholarship, artistic creation, and education to strengthen UCLA's robust, diverse, and cross-disciplinary community of data-centric scholars. Salary The salary range for this position is $96,500-$205,400. The level of appointment will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and professional experience. 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. Department http://dma.ucla.edu/ Qualifications
Basic qualifications Terminal degree (MFA or PhD in a related field) or equivalent professional experience of 5 years or more. Additional qualifications * Distinction in the field of Media Art, Design, or Games. * Ability to teach both Undergraduate and Graduate studio and/or seminar courses. * Demonstrated experience or capacity for contributing to program administrative service. Preferred qualifications * Experience working with artists and designers in academic, studio, or professional contexts. * Proof of leadership and/or community-building practice. Application Requirements
Document requirements Cover Letter - One-page cover letter with a description of creative research and teaching experience. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Portfolio - Portfolio that is specifically curated for the search committee. Statement of Teaching - Description of teaching experience and educational philosophy. Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement describing past or potential contributions to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form. Personal Statement - Personal statement that discusses your qualifications and goals for this position. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Names and contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number) of three professional references. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10038 Help contact:
academic.personnel@arts.ucla.edu About UCLA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Job location Los Angeles, CA
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Position title:
Tenured Associate/Full Professor Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $96,500-$205,400. "Off-scale" and other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Application Window
Open date:
November 22, 2024 Next review date:
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description
UCLA Department of Design Media Arts: Tenured Associate/Full Professor of Art & Data The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) within the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture invites applications for an Associate or Full professor who uses media art, design, or games to interrogate data and its impact on our world. Who should apply?
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Candidates may be artists and/or artistic researchers who work from a data justice framework to explore questions such as: How do we investigate and understand the socio-political history of the algorithmic systems being built around us? How do we bring ethics and justice to bear on the development and use of these systems? How might artists and designers help to support data ethics and justice by providing a more inclusive, humanistic, and revelatory lens into contemporary data practices? Ideal candidates will demonstrate international recognition or expertise in their art practice, critical making, and/or community engagement. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2025. Please address materials or questions to search committee Co-Chairs Professors Steve Anderson and Lauren Lee McCarthy. Application materials must be uploaded via the UC Recruit system: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply. Qualifications Terminal degree (MFA or PhD in a related field) or equivalent professional experience of 5 years or more. Example areas of focus might include: Artistic applications of artificial intelligence Decolonial, feminist, and consensual data practices Community-based or socially-engaged tool making Design for data privacy, transparency, and accessibility Ultimately, we are looking for candidates whose artistic practice and research related to data and its uses are socially motivated, and who would contribute to the diversity of the department, bringing cross-cultural perspectives to DMA's creative and curricular activities. Working in the Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) The UCLA Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) strives to educate conscientious designers and media artists and to create socially and culturally relevant work. DMA's renowned faculty guide students to develop innovative practices in various fields including typography, graphic design, digital fabrication, photography, video games, and more. DMA is looking for a colleague with a commitment to working in social, critical, and cultural spaces, who believes in building nourishing and supportive communities. We prioritize diversity, accessibility, and accountability. Responsibilities The position involves teaching three undergraduate studio courses and two graduate seminars each academic year, contributing service to the department and the University, and developing research/creative activity appropriate for advancement within the University of California. About UCLA, The Department of Design Media Arts and DataX The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is located in the neighborhood of Westwood in Los Angeles. UCLA is an R1 research institution and has been ranked as the No. 1 public university by the U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years. This search is sponsored by DataX, a campus-wide initiative that advances research, scholarship, artistic creation, and education to strengthen UCLA's robust, diverse, and cross-disciplinary community of data-centric scholars. Salary The salary range for this position is $96,500-$205,400. The level of appointment will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and professional experience. 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. Department http://dma.ucla.edu/ Qualifications
Basic qualifications Terminal degree (MFA or PhD in a related field) or equivalent professional experience of 5 years or more. Additional qualifications * Distinction in the field of Media Art, Design, or Games. * Ability to teach both Undergraduate and Graduate studio and/or seminar courses. * Demonstrated experience or capacity for contributing to program administrative service. Preferred qualifications * Experience working with artists and designers in academic, studio, or professional contexts. * Proof of leadership and/or community-building practice. Application Requirements
Document requirements Cover Letter - One-page cover letter with a description of creative research and teaching experience. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Portfolio - Portfolio that is specifically curated for the search committee. Statement of Teaching - Description of teaching experience and educational philosophy. Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement describing past or potential contributions to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form. Personal Statement - Personal statement that discusses your qualifications and goals for this position. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Names and contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number) of three professional references. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10038 Help contact:
academic.personnel@arts.ucla.edu About UCLA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Job location Los Angeles, CA
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