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

Position Overview

Salary range:
On the order of $124,000‑$185,000, inclusive of salary scale and off‑scale components, when needed to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Open date:
November 5, 2025

Most recent review date:
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Monday, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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 relevant to an interdisciplinary art practice, coupled with knowledge of the conceptual, theoretical, and/or historical dimensions of contemporary art, is essential. Ideal candidates should be able 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 a speaker series that is 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 to support research and teaching annually. They will contribute to leadership in our department and participate in all aspects of departmental life, including teaching, research, and service.

Requirements: 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. Applicants should be conversant in contemporary art issues and studio practices.

Candidates who have experience that would contribute to UC Davis’s commitment to diversity and excellence are especially encouraged to apply.

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• Teach undergraduate and graduate studio courses at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
• Conduct creative research in an interdisciplinary studio practice and secure external funding.
• Serve in departmental leadership and broader university service roles.
• Engage students intellectually and creatively across diverse art disciplines.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree.
• Well‑developed interdisciplinary portfolio.
• National and/or international exhibition record.
• Conversations about contemporary art issues and studio practice.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Firm grasp of interdisciplinary practice incorporating multiple contemporary disciplines.
• Demonstrated exceptional achievement through exhibitions, critical reviews, publications, grants/awards, and related acknowledgments.

Document requirements:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum…