Art Appreciation, History and Theory Affiliate Instructor — Denver, CO
Full job description
Department
Art
About the University
Position Summary
The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Art Appreciation, History, and Theory.
For more information about the Department of Art in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/art.
Responsibilities
Teach one to three classes in art appreciation, art history, or art theory and criticism. Classes may be offered in person, remote, or a hybrid setting.
An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.
Required Qualifications
MA in Art History
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in Art History
- Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners
Terms of Employment
Salary for Announcement
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following required materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Copies of all unofficial transcripts
- A list of three professional references with contact information
Please submit questions to Matthew Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, at mjenki11@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0634
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
trogowsk@msudenver.edu
Benefits
Background Checks
Diversity Statement