Studio Art (New Media) Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,286 - 2,041,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Long-term disability

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Studio Art, new media, on a per-credit-hour basis. Candidates should hold a BFA/BA in Art with an active portfolio and have three years of teaching or professional experience in art or related fields.

Preferred candidates may hold an MFA/MA in Art with a portfolio; exceptional cases may consider a BA/BFA with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• BFA/BA in Art with an active professional portfolio and 3+ years of teaching or professional experience.
• A strong portfolio and demonstrable work in art are required.
• Preferred MFA/MA in Art with active portfolio and significant professional recognition.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to three classes in four-dimensional studio foundations, integrated media, photography, multimedia, installation, performance art, social practice art, or related media.
• Be available to teach in person on campus.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Support students online or on campus and align with course objectives and syllabi.
• Comply with university policies on evaluation of instruction and peer observation.

Skills

Active portfolio

Teaching experience

Education

BFA/BA in Art

MFA or MA in Art

Job description

Department Overview

Department Art By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

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.
  • 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.
  • Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

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.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours and the candidate’s degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or terminal) assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between 1264 - 1482.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.