Tenure Track Faculty in Art and Design

Location: Gunnison

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* Position Summary:

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* Job Description:

** The School of the Arts at Western Colorado University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Art and Design. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who is committed to student-centered learning, professional preparation, and inclusive, interdisciplinary education. This is an in-person, on-campus position on our vibrant residential campus in Gunnison, Colorado.

The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year.  The successful candidate will deliver engaging, well-designed Art and Design courses, including introductory courses in Art and Design, as well as introductory and advanced courses (Drawing, 2D/3D Design, Sculpture, Digital Design, and Magazine Production). Additionally they may teach other courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs. We especially value faculty who engage students in high-impact practices such as internships, research, community-based learning, and who participate in our Western Watershed General Education and First-Year Seminar Headwaters courses.

We value faculty who work to prepare students for a livelihood based on their values and aid students in gaining post-graduate opportunities.

The recently launched School of the Arts at Western serves approximately 160 students enrolled across six disciplines: art, design, film, music, industrial design, and theatre. It also provides substantial service to the Western Watershed program.

Learn more about Western’s School of the Arts here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Please note:

Western is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Minimum qualifications:

* An MFA or PhD in Art, Graphic Design, or closely related field; ABD would also be considered.  Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of all students.  Candidates must also be able to use technology in instructional delivery, including ability to teach online and hybrid courses.

Collegiality and professional flexibility are sought in the successful candidate.

Preferred qualifications:

* Preference given to candidates with 3 years full time teaching experience in Art or Design
* Professional and/or teaching experience in art foundation courses (2D, 3D, Drawing, Design)
* Professional or college teaching experience in sculpture
* Professional or college teaching experience in Graphic Design courses (Digital Design and Magazine Production)
* Interest in interdisciplinary and innovative curriculum development and teaching
* To be considered for the Associate level, applicants must demonstrate experience with program administration and growth, curriculum development, recruitment, retention, advising, and experience with developing professional/industry partnerships for student internships and career connections. Further, preference will be given to applicants with these experiences in addition to their professional art making experience.
** SALARY/BENEFITS:** $55,000-$58,000 (Assistant Professor) or $65,000 - $68,000 (Associate Professor) annualized salary. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
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* START DATE:

** August 16, 2027
** APPLICATION:
** Apply online tern.edu/jobs.  
** Required attachments to the application include:
** letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching and…