Instructors (Art and Art History) -- Open Pool

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO is accepting applications for a non-tenure track instructor pool. This open pool supports teaching in studio art, art education, and art history and may cover temporary or replacement assignments.

The department seeks candidates with terminal degrees (MFA or PhD) in Art/Art History and prior university teaching experience. Positions are typically on-site with responsibilities including teaching, service to the program, and required office hours.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Art/Art History.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.
• Open pool for non-tenure track, temporary or replacement roles.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Art, Art History, and/or related topics based on department needs.
• Provide service to the Art and Art History program.
• Maintain regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Art History

Studio Art

Education

MFA or PhD in Art/Art History

Job description

## Instructors (Art and Art History) -- Open PoolApplyremote type: Fully in-person/on-sitelocations: Fort Collins, COposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R2026105743# Job Description## Position Summary:Instructors are hired to teach courses in studio art, art education, and art history areas. This pool is for non-tenure track positions and is intended to collect applications throughout the year. The department draws from this pool if and when there is a need for a non-tenure track (and often temporary) instructor in a specific area of for a a specific class. There may be any number of reasons for this type of hire: temporary sabbatical replacement, instructor replacement, retirements, emergency medical leave replacements, etc. ## Full Consideration Date:December 31, 2026 ## Brief Work Unit Description:Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Art & Art History Department curriculum supports majors in Studio Art (BA, BFA, and MFA), Art History (BA), and Art Education (BFA). Concentrations include: Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design, Colorado State University has a strong and on-going commitment to equality and diversity among students, faculty and staff. ## Salary Range:$46,000 - $50,000 ## Essential Job Duties:* Teaching assignment in Art, Art History and/or related topics, based on department needs.* Service to the Art and Art History program.* Office Hours are required. ## Conditions of Employment:Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). ## Supervision:Does not directly supervise. ## Minimum Qualifications:Candidates should have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Art/Art History. ## Preferred Qualifications:Candidates should have relevant University-level teaching experience. ## Application Instructions:A complete application consists of:1. Cover Letter2. Current CV3. Applicants may choose to include a brief portfolio of their studio work and/or teaching examples (optional). This is an open pool that expires at 11:59pm on December 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.