Studio Art (New Media) Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — 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 Studio Art, new media. MSU Denver is NASAD accredited and offers study in interdisciplinary artistic practices as well as media-specific coursework. The successful candidate will be interested in teaching classes that contributes to the contemporary focus of our Studio Art program.
Responsibilities
Teach one to three classes in four-dimensional studio foundations, integrated media, photography, multimedia, installation, performance art, social practice art, or other media as appropriate. Must be available to teach in person on campus.
An affiliate faculty member’s duties may also 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
BFA/BA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio, local or national recognition, and at least three years of teaching and/or professional experience in Art (or a closely related field) clearly outlined in a cover letter
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA in Art (or a closely related field) or MA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio. In exceptional cases, BFA/BA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio, significant local or national recognition, and over three years of higher education teaching and/or professional experience in Art or Design clearly outlined in a cover letter)
- Experience in teaching contemporary approaches to art, creative research, and critical thinking
- 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
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- PDF professional portfolio (or professional portfolio website linked in CV)
- A list of three professional references with contact information
Incomplete applications without required materials will not be considered. In the application portal, there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload ALL required materials, including their professional portfolio. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
Please submit questions to Matthew B 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