"Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Chair in Art Studio, Associate or Full Professor"

The Department of Art and Art History at the University of California, Davis invites applicants for the second of two newly endowed senior faculty positions beginning July 1, 2026. Specialization must be an artist/researcher working in an interdisciplinary studio art practice. The appointment will be at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

We seek an artist who can demonstrate a firm grasp of an interdisciplinary art practice that incorporates any combination of contemporary arts disciplines, such as painting, printmaking, digital media, performance, photography, sculpture, and/or installation. Artists developing and expanding the conceptual and technical aspects of fine art practice beyond traditional conventions will be highly considered. Applicants should demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement in their work through exhibitions, critical reviews, publications, grants/awards, and/or other related acknowledgments.

Proficiency in a range of materials and techniques as relevant to an interdisciplinary art practice, coupled with knowledge of the conceptual, theoretical, and/or historical dimensions of contemporary art are essential. Ideal candidates should have an ability to dynamically engage with students at all levels and foster creative and intellectual dialogue with students, faculty, and staff alike. The Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio Program fosters a vibrant interdisciplinary MFA program and includes three visiting artists and speaker series which are nationally recognized for bringing noteworthy and diverse artists, curators, and critics to campus, all at the forefront of their fields.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic art faculty committed to creative research and undergraduate and graduate education at a Research 1 University. The Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Chair in Art Studio will provide generous funds in the support of research and teaching annually. They will contribute to leadership in our department, as well as participate in all aspects of departmental life including teaching, research, and service. Candidates are required to have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree, a well-developed portfolio in their area of specialization, and an exhibition record that is national and/or international in scope. They should be conversant in contemporary art issues and studio practices.

We especially welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or service has prepared them to contribute to the University of California’s commitment to diversity and excellence.

Candidates are asked to submit required materials on-line at RECRUIT, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07395.

Required materials include: a letter of interest; curriculum vitae including past and current teaching; artist/research statement; statement of teaching philosophy; documentation of supporting materials in a single PDF file (including exhibition reviews, published articles, papers, and courses taught, at least one sample undergraduate art studio syllabi, a sample syllabus of a graduate seminar comprised of students working in a variety of art disciplines, list of four references (including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses); no more than 20 images of professional artwork (each image no larger than 3MB JPEG file and 3000 pixels on longer side); carefully articulated image list including title, dimension, material, date of completion, including a description of each image and if necessary, a link to optional videos or sound files, if applicable; an optional artist website address; an authorization to release information form; and an Authorization to Release Information Form.

For more information, contact the chair of the search committee: Professor Darrin Martin, dtmartin@ucdavis.edu.

For full consideration applications should be received by 1/2/2026.

All material should be submitted through the online application form found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07395.