Studio Art (Three-Dimensional Media) Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$1,264 - $1,482•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an applicant pool for affiliate faculty in Studio Art, with a focus on three-dimensional media. Screening of applicants will occur when positions become available. These are temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions, and the number of openings varies by semester based on program needs. Not all applicants in the pool will be contacted or selected to teach. Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), established in 1965, serves over 16,000 diverse students, providing a foundation for their aspirations. As Colorado's third-largest public higher education institution, MSU Denver is a model for today's students, recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. The University offers affordable, flexible, and holistic education with a multicultural and global perspective. The Department of Art at MSU Denver, which is NASAD accredited, seeks candidates interested in teaching classes that contribute to the contemporary focus of its Studio Art program, offering study in interdisciplinary artistic practices and media-specific coursework.

Requirements

BFA/BA in Art (or a closely related field).
An active professional portfolio.
Local or national recognition.
At least three years of teaching and/or professional experience in Art (or a closely related field) clearly outlined in a cover letter.

Nice To Haves

MFA in Art (or a closely related field) or MA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio.
In exceptional cases, BFA/BA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio, significant local or national recognition, and over three years of higher education teaching and/or professional experience in Art or Design clearly outlined in a cover letter.
Experience in teaching contemporary approaches to art, creative research, and critical thinking.
Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners.

Responsibilities

Teach one to three classes in studio foundations, ceramics, jewelry and metalsmithing, sculpture, or other media as appropriate.
Be available to teach in person on campus.
Deliver course content to students in assigned classes, in person or online.
Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
Grade student work and provide robust feedback in a timely manner.
Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
Provide instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.