Lecturer - Illustration

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver's College of Arts & Media (CAM) is seeking a Lecturer for Illustration. CAM empowers a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators for success in the creative industries through critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement. The Visual Arts program at CU Denver utilizes the city as a canvas and industry leaders as instructors, offering students access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional growth. The Illustration program is recognized nationally and offers a dynamic curriculum combining traditional, conceptual, and technology-based education, preparing students for successful careers in visual art, design, and illustration. Lecturer appointments are at-will, with teaching assignments determined on a semester-by-semester basis and contingent upon course offerings.

Requirements

• BFA in Illustration, Animation, Games, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• MFA in Illustration.
• Three (3) years professional experience.
• Strong drawing & painting skills including perspective & anatomy.
• Expertise in a specialization like Children’s Books, Comics, Concept Art, Animation, Game Art, Tattooing or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple teaching modalities.
• Demonstrated history of building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners representing a wide range of perspectives.
• Ability to work autonomously, taking initiative on tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Outwardly contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Interest in emerging trends and technologies in illustration education and practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours).
• Provide instruction in areas such as Illustration I: Image Making, Illustration II: Digital Media, Illustration III: Investigative Methods, Illustration IV: Thesis Development, Illustration V: BFA Thesis, Drawing 1, Life Drawing 1, Printed Image, Life Drawing 2: Portraiture & Anatomy, Life Painting and Drawing, Painting I, Media of Drawing, Drawing for Story, Digital Painting, Graphic Novel, Concept Art, Business of Art.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree