Phipps Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence in Printmaking

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

14d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University’s School of Art & Art History (SAAH), accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, has offered instruction in Art and Art History since 1880. SAAH offers undergraduate programs in Studio Art, Art History, Pre-Art Conservation, and Art, Culture & Technology, as well as graduate programs in Art History with a concentration in Museum Studies. The Studio Art program emphasizes both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary practices, encouraging students to develop strong visual language, technical skills, and conceptual approaches. Faculty support fluidity across media and foster inclusive dialogue among a community of artists and peers. Current offerings include Ceramics, Foundations, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The program fosters career readiness through such opportunities as the Professional Practice course, internships, exhibitions, and more. Studio Art plays a central role in DU’s liberal arts mission, preparing students to think critically, create with intention, and engage meaningfully with contemporary society. The program cultivates curiosity and exploration while equipping students with the conceptual and technical tools to sustain lifelong artistic inquiry. Position Summary The School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver invites applications for a six-month Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence in Printmaking, from the beginning of January through June 2027. We are seeking a dynamic exhibiting artist with an understanding of technical and conceptual issues, with knowledge of historical and contemporary practices, and a commitment to artistic imagination and education, to serve as visiting professor / artist in residence in Printmaking for the 2026-2027 academic year, potential for renewal. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy [https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching]. The Printmaking studio is a large, well-maintained facility and includes materials and equipment in each of the main printmaking processes (Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Screen Print). The studio has 6 etching presses and 3 lithographic presses, as well as a large exposure unit and washout booth for screen print. We have capabilities for photo lithography as well as stone lithography, an Epson printer, Epilog laser cutter and a Cricut for stencils and collage. Additionally, there is access to plastic 3d-printers, a 4 x 8’ CNC mill, laser cutter and wood shop at DU’s Innovation Lab in the School of Engineering.

Requirements

Scholarly expertise in Printmaking.
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching skills with the ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in Printmaking.
Ability to interact constructively with a broad population of faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
MFA in Printmaking or related field by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in Printmaking (1-2 years experience as instructor of record in Printmaking).
Demonstrated potential as a dynamic exhibiting artist with regional and national potential (inclusion in juried, group exhibitions and or solo exhibitions beyond MFA exhibit)

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate teaching experience as the sole instructor for the course.
Ability to work independently and fulfill teaching duties without assistance.
Evidence of an active exhibition record.

Responsibilities

The Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence will teach one Relief course, one Advanced Printmaking course, and one Drawing course across two academic quarters (Winter and Spring).
The visiting professor will also interact with SAAH students in the form of critiques and guest visits to classes. These are in-person courses and class visits.
The remainder of the time will be spent working in the studio as a resident artist, producing a defined creative project that the successful candidate will articulate in their application materials. At the end of the residency, the Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence will present their work in one public lecture and donate one work from the creative project to our University Art Collection. They will have the opportunity to exhibit this body of work in a solo exhibition in one of our galleries.
Expenses such as art materials and supplies as well as housing in Denver are the Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence’s responsibility. During the timeframe of the residency, the expectation is that travel be kept to a minimum, so that the bulk of the time is spent in residence at DU working and being a creative and accessible presence in the SAAH.