University of Central Florida is hiring: Instructor or Lecturer, Studio Art in O

The Opportunity

The School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) in the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer in studio art, anticipated to begin August 8, 2025. This non-tenure track position carries a 4/4 teaching load and offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic faculty committed to fostering innovation, creativity, and academic excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in immersive/experimental design, aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered teaching strategies, including both in-person and online or mixed-mode instruction.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Maintain active engagement with students through mentoring, advising, and fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the broader university community to advance the mission of SVAD and UCF.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university, as well as in community outreach initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nonterminal master’s degree (e.g., M.A.) for instructor or terminal degree (e.g., MFA) for lecturer in art, architecture, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of a professional practice or research agenda in immersive/experimental design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in the arts/creative industry.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary environments.
• A record of innovative work in immersive experience design or related fields.
• Industry experience that bridges academic and professional practice.
• Specific expertise in AR/VR, interactive installations, mixed reality, world building, theme park design, place-making, architecture, engineering, gaming, animation, or experiential environments.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter detailing relevant experience and alignment with position’s qualifications, a current curriculum vitae or resume, portfolio of professional work (provide links to online portfolios, if applicable), and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Review of applications will be done on a rolling basis.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Keri Watson, Assistant Director of the School of Visual Arts and Design, at keri.watson@ucf.edu; 678-702-1419.

Job Close Date:

03/06/2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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