ANNOUNCEMENT OF LECTURER POSITIONS,
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN
2022-2023

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 19 – December 9 , 2022
Winter Quarter: January 6 – March 24, 2023
Spring Quarter: March 30 – June 15 2023

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 2022-2023 year pending available funding:

DES 1: Introduction to Design
DES 15: Form and Color
DES 16: Graphic Design and Computer Technology
DES 111: Coding for Designers
DES 112: UI/UX Design: Principles and Practices
DES 116: Visual Communication: Graphic Design Studio
DES 126: Design Ethnography
DES 141: Cultural Studies of Fashion
DES 168: Interactive Objects
DES 178: Design and Wearable Technology

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 July 15, 2022 or until filled.
Interested individuals should apply online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF05042 and submit the following materials:

• 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.