Lecturer of Art Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $53,000 - $60,000

About The Position

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. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence . We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staf f. The Department of Art at MSU Denver invites applications for a non tenure-track Lecturer position in Art Education beginning Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment with the potential to be renewed on a year-to-year basis. This faculty position is focused on teaching courses in art education, foundations, studio art, and advising and supervising student teachers. Candidates must have experience and the ability to teach art education courses, including foundations of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Art Education or a closely related field; or an MFA completed by the start of the Fall 2026 semester
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in a K–12 art classroom
• Demonstrated ability to teach art education courses, including foundations of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) or more years of teaching experience in a K–12 art classroom, including experience working with diverse student populations
• College-level teaching experience in art education and/or studio art
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of art education, foundations, and studio art courses during the fall and spring semesters, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. Teaching assignments may include evening and online courses, utilizing multimedia and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student teachers in K–12 settings. Instructors are expected to plan and deliver theoretical instruction as well as field-based or studio-based experiences aligned with the program’s mission, objectives, and curriculum.
• 6 credits of academic advising, mentorship, and guidance of Art Education students.
• Candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations.

Benefits

• MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time