Art Appreciation, History and Theory Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

A public university in Colorado is seeking a part-time Affiliate Instructor for Art Appreciation, History, and Theory. Candidates will be responsible for teaching courses, developing content, and providing feedback to a diverse student body. A Master's degree in Art History is required. Benefits are included, and candidates must apply online with the necessary documents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History or related field.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Experience teaching diverse urban student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in art appreciation and history.
• Develop course content and assessments.
• Provide timely feedback on student assignments.
• Respond to student questions and provide academic support in person or online.
• Adhere to university, college, and department policies, including student evaluation of instruction and peer observation.

Skills

Teaching art appreciation

Course content development

Student support

Education

MA in Art History or equivalent

Doctorate in Art History (preferred)

Job description

Art Appreciation, History and Theory Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Art invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Art Appreciation, History, and Theory. Candidates will teach one to three classes in person, online, or a hybrid format, and will be expected to prepare materials, grade work, provide feedback, and support student learning in accordance with departmental policies and university-wide standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in art appreciation, art history, or art theory and criticism.
• Develop and deliver course content, prepare lesson plans, and design assessments.
• Grade student work and provide timely, robust feedback.
• Respond to student questions and provide academic support in person or online.
• Adhere to university, college, and department policies, including student evaluation of instruction and peer observation.

Required Qualifications

• MA in Art History or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Art History.
• Experience teaching a diverse urban student population, including students of color, LGBTQIA students, low‑income students, first‑generation and non‑traditional students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, and English language learners.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired per credit hour for specific courses on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Benefit coverage is not provided. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in‑person on campus upon hire.

Salary

Pay is based on the number of credit hours assigned, at a rate determined by university policy.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online via MSU Denver’s career site. Complete applications should include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• List of three professional references (contact information)

Applications are submitted to a single upload field; multiple documents may be merged into a single PDF.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

Standard university benefits include medical, vision, dental, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. Detailed information can be found on the university’s benefits website.

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The campus is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution with a student body that is 58% first‑generation and over 50% students of color. The university is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all community members.

Background Checks

All finalists undergo background checks prior to employment.