Electronic Art Assistant Professor, UC Santa Cruz

The Art Department (http://art.ucsc.edu/) of the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Electronic Art. The Electronic Media program in the Art Department offers theory and practice courses in electronic/digital media, Internet based artmaking, computer-based interactive installation, video art and robotic and kinetic sculpture. We seek an innovative electronic artist with a broad knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices, as well as a thorough understanding of technical, critical, and theoretical issues in electronic art, and a commitment to the integration of
theory and practice in teaching.

TO APPLY: To be given full consideration, applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application outlining educational background, teaching experience, and current as well as future research projects; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) documentation of recent work (in the form of CD-ROM, DVD, URL or other relevant documentation) and of student work; 4) syllabi and relevant undergraduate curriculum plans; 5) a list of at least three references whom you have asked to send confidential letters of recommendation*; and 6) a self-addressed stamped envelope, if you desire Item 3 materials returned at the end of this recruitment. Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research,teaching, and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor II - III.

Closing Date: Position is open until filled. Screening will begin with applications received by December 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

Send all materials to:
Search Committee
Baskin Visual Arts
University of California Please refer to Position #596-09 in all correspondence.
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Complete job posting located at: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/596-09.pdf