2026 - 2027 Lecturer

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 1,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time, temporary lecturer positions in the Department of Art. This lecturer pool supports teaching for BA, BFA, and occasional MFA students.

Appointments may be renewable based on need and performance, with class sizes from 10 to 24 in studio courses and up to 120 in lecture courses. Responsibilities include teaching, holding office hours, supervising TAs, giving critiques, grading, and participating in department meetings.

Qualifications

• MFA in art or PhD in Theory and/or Critical Practices, or documented equivalency.
• Preferred: university/college teaching experience.
• Cross-disciplinary teaching and inclusive practice are valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and, on occasion, graduate students in assigned course(s).
• Hold office hours to assist students.
• Supervise teaching assistant(s).
• Provide demonstrations and critiques.
• Assist students in studios and labs.
• Grade assignments and submit grades.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Provide service to the department based on appointment.

Education

MFA in art or PhD in Theory and/or Critical Practices

Job description

Lecturer Pool

The Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time, temporary lecturer positions. This posting establishes a pool of lecturers who will be selected as needed. The Department of Art is committed to building an intellectually vibrant, culturally inclusive, and academically diverse department. We seek energetic colleagues with a strong professional record and expertise in one or more of our art practices. We welcome artists open to cross-disciplinary teaching, foster dynamic and inclusive learning, and incorporate traditional and non-traditional approaches to art. Lecturers in the Department of Art work with non-majors, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and, occasionally, Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students enrolled in courses. In some circumstances, lecturers may provide service to the department. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Class size varies from 10 to 24 students in studio-based courses and up to 120 students in lecture courses with teaching assistant support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach undergraduate and, on occasion, graduate students in assigned course(s).
• Hold office hours to assist students.
• Supervise teaching assistant(s).
• Provide demonstrations and critiques.
• Assist students in studios and labs.
• Grade assignments and submit grades.
• Participate in relevant departmental meetings.
• Based on the appointment, provide service to the department.

Job Details

Lecturer job code 9753
Part-time
Located on the Twin Cities West Bank Campus.
Salary range $1,500 - $10,000 per credit
Admission to the pool does not guarantee employment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in art, extensive professional recognition and experience in art, or Ph.D. in Theory and/or Critical Practices, where applicable. The MFA is the terminal degree in art; however, the department may accept documented equivalency in lieu of a degree. The following may be considered in lieu of an MFA degree:
  • Advanced studies at a foreign school that does not award MFA degrees.
  • Extended advanced study with recognized artists in the field.
  • Professional achievement that provides a depth of knowledge in the field comparable to an MFA degree. This might include evaluations by distinguished peers in the field, which would state that, because of an exhibition record and professional achievement, the applicant has the equivalent of an MFA.
  • Practicing artist in the area(s) to which you are applying.
  • Evidence of a current exhibition record and professional level of accomplishment in the area(s) to which you are applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• University or college-level teaching experience.
• Proven experience teaching across more than one area of study.

About the Department of Art

Located in the Regis Center for Art, the Department of Art is 145,000 square feet of studios, classrooms, labs, and galleries, incorporating state-of-the-art facilities in sculpture, foundry, ceramics, digital fabrication, imaging and editing, printmaking, drawing and painting studios, black and white photography labs, and digital moving image studios. Exhibition spaces include the 5,000 square foot Katherine E. Nash Gallery, the Regis West Gallery, and the Quarter Gallery. Our department provides instruction for graduate and undergraduate students in these areas of study:

The Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking area seeks lecturers who can teach contemporary and traditional 2-D concepts and practices in introductory and intermediate courses. Demonstrated knowledge of the history and contemporary practices of drawing, painting, and/or printmaking is required. The DPP area seeks lecturers who are practicing artists with active exhibition records. A demonstrated knowledge of studio practice, processes, materials, and techniques (drawing, digital drawing, life drawing, painting, watercolor painting, and expanded painting practices) is required for those interested in teaching drawing and/or painting courses. A demonstrated knowledge of multiple printmaking materials and processes (screen printing, relief, lithography, intaglio, digital printmaking, and expanded printmaking processes) is required for those interested in teaching printmaking courses.

Interdisciplinary Art and Social Practice seeks lecturers who can teach contemporary art practices in introductory and intermediate courses across disciplinary boundaries. The focus is on new modalities of technological, social, and ecological art practices. The area welcomes applications from practitioners and theorists whose work integrates traditional practices with new genres of art making.

The Department of Art seeks lecturers to teach courses in Contemporary Critical Practices, Degree Seminars, and Professional Practice courses. Courses include large and small lecture classes with enrollment of up to 120 students and support from teaching assistants; seminar courses with up to 24 students, writing-intensive courses, and courses with a liberal education designation. Applications from candidates holding either or both Ph.D. and MFA degrees, with relevant expertise in art theoretical, critical, and professional practices, are welcome.

The area of Photography and Moving Images seeks engaged and innovative media artists who bring new perspectives and experience teaching contemporary and traditional media arts. Strong candidates will have demonstrated knowledge in either Photography (darkroom and digital photography and expanded photographic processes) or Moving Images (narrative filmmaking, experimental filmmaking, super 8 and 16 mm analog filmmaking, or 2D and 3D digital animation). Additionally, strong candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of the history and theory of historical and contemporary media arts practices.

The Sculpture and Ceramics area seeks lecturers who can teach sculpture and/or ceramic courses from beginning to advanced levels. We are seeking individuals with a knowledge of the history and contemporary practices of sculpture and/or ceramics. A demonstrated understanding and hands-on experiences of sculptural materials and process, with at least two of the following: metal fabrication, foundry, wood construction, clay modeling, plaster casting, and CNC router and laser cutter technology, is required for those interested in teaching sculpture courses. Demonstrating knowledge and hands-on experience with ceramic materials and processes, such as wheel throwing, hand building, and mold making, is required. Materials analysis, kiln building, and digital applications are preferred for teaching ceramics courses.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $1,500 - $10,000 per credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.