Studio Art; Three-Dimensional Media Affiliate Instructor

Studio Art (Three-Dimensional Media) Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Studio Art, three‑dimensional media. MSU Denver is NASAD accredited and offers study in interdisciplinary artistic practices as well as media‑specific coursework. The successful candidate will be interested in teaching classes that contribute to the contemporary focus of our Studio Art program.

For more information about the Department of Art in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach one to three classes in studio foundations, ceramics, jewelry and metalsmithing, sculpture, or other media as appropriate. Must be available to teach in person on campus.
• Perform duties including teaching assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing timely feedback, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, offering online or in‑person academic support, ensuring instruction aligns with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and department course coordination policies, and complying with university student evaluation and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction; demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

• BFA/BA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio, local or national recognition, and at least three years of teaching and/or professional experience in Art (or a closely related field), clearly outlined in a cover letter.

• MFA or MA in Art (or a closely related field) with an active professional portfolio. In exceptional cases, BFA/BA with an active portfolio, significant recognition, and over three years of higher education teaching and/or professional experience, clearly outlined in a cover letter.
• Experience 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 students of color, LGBTQIA students, students from low‑income backgrounds, first‑generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non‑traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners.

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours and the candidate’s degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or terminal) assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, visit affiliate‑rates‑ay‑25‑26 under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences.

Incomplete applications without required materials will not be considered. In the application portal, upload all required materials into the single resume/cover letter submission field; multiple documents can be submitted. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.

Please submit questions to Matthew B Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, at mjenki
11 or 303‑615‑0634. Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate.

Open until filled.

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision, and dental, free RTD pass, tuition…