Lecturer of Sculpture

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts & Media seeks a Lecturer of Sculpture. Lecturer appointments are at-will, and teaching assignments are determined semester by semester based on the courses offered. The position teaches one or two 3-credit courses, with approximately 5.5 in-class hours per week per course and an additional 7–10 hours per week per course for preparation and planning. The lecturer reports to the Visual Arts Department Chair and works closely with the Sculpture and Art Practices areas.

The role uses sculpture to support students’ creative expression, evaluates sculptural projects for conceptual and technical merit, and introduces students to diverse processes, media, and equipment to advance their creative practice and self-expression. Applicants must have an MFA in Sculpture, Studio Arts, Digital Media, Architecture, or a relevant course of study; one year of teaching experience; experience developing and enforcing safe studio practices; and an evolving personal art practice with 1–5 years of experience as a practicing artist. The position is not eligible for benefits or overtime compensation.

Requirements

• MFA in Sculpture, Studio Arts, Digital Media, Architecture, or a relevant course of study.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Experience developing and enforcing safe studio practices.
• An evolving personal art practice, with 1–5 years of experience as a practicing artist.
• Knowledge of wood, metal, and/or foundry practices through professional work and/or teaching experience.
• Experience working with a range of creative professionals and students.
• Skills in installation and immersive art, digital fabrication, and/or mold making, demonstrated through creative work and/or teaching experience.
• Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body.
• Expertise in leading critiques of sculptural work.
• Ability to demonstrate sculptural techniques to students.
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary fine artists, genres, and styles.
• Knowledge of contemporary fine art practice in a global context linking screen-based technology with studio practice.
• Ability to convey complex artistic theories and concepts to students.
• Ability to foster professional connections for students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple teaching modalities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners representing a wide range of perspectives.
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to contribute to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in illustration education and practice.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of teaching experience.
• Multidisciplinary personal art practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two 3-credit courses.
• Instruct students in using sculpture as a tool for creative expression.
• Evaluate sculptural projects for conceptual and technical merit.
• Introduce students to diverse processes, media, and equipment to advance their creative practice and self-expression.
• Develop and enforce safe studio practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level