Studio Art Foundations Instructor — Part-Time Affiliate

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Studio Art, two-dimensional media. The successful candidate will teach studio foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking or other media as assigned.

Affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour and are not eligible for benefits. All teaching assignments are on a per‑credit‑hour basis, with classes taught in person on campus and online as required.

Qualifications

• BFA/BA in Art with active portfolio, local or national recognition, and at least three years of teaching or professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience teaching contemporary approaches to art, creative research, and critical thinking.
• Experience working with diverse urban student populations including students of color, LGBTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to three classes in studio foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, or other media.
• Deliver course content in person on campus (or online, as required).
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide robust, timely feedback.
• Respond to student questions in accordance with university, college, and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Maintain instruction consistent with course syllabus and departmental coordination policies.
• Comply with university student‑evaluation and peer‑observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction; demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Portfolio

Diversity awareness

Education

BFA or BA in Art

MFA preferred

Job description

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Studio Art, two-dimensional media. The successful candidate will teach studio foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking or other media as assigned.

Affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour and are not eligible for benefits. All teaching assignments are on a per‑credit‑hour basis, with classes taught in person on campus and online as required.