Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Photography

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a part-time Lecturer of Photography to teach two three-credit-hour sections of Introduction to Photography per semester, starting January 2027. Introduction to Photography is a 200-level foundations course for majors in all programs of the Art and Design Department. The university is particularly interested in candidates with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access and success for underrepresented students in higher education. Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts for all completed degrees. Final applicants are subject to reference checks and a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, financial and/or motor vehicle history checks. Applicants must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

  • A master's degree (MA or MFA) in Photography or another art-related field; or a BFA in Photography or a related field and at least 10 years of combined experience working in an art-related field.
  • Applicants must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.
  • Final applicants are subject to background investigations, including reference checks and a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, financial and/or motor vehicle history checks.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience teaching Photography.
  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • A demonstrated commitment to improving access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Responsibilities

  • Teach two three-credit-hour Introduction to Photography courses per semester.
  • Teach the 200-level foundations course to majors in all programs of the Art and Design Department.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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