Art Education Affiliate Instructor

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Over 16,000 students across Colorado rely on the university for a foundation to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution in Colorado, MSU Denver continues to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

MSU Denver is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, serving a highly diverse undergraduate and graduate student population, including a significant number of first‑generation students.

The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Art Education.

• Teach one to three classes in art education, which may include arts and creative thinking, introduction to art education, and inclusive art classroom instruction. Courses may be offered in person, online, or hybrid.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate course content; prepare lesson plans, course materials, and assessments; provide timely feedback and academic support to students; comply with university, college, and department policies; and meet student evaluation and peer observation requirements.
• Adapt instruction to meet the educational needs of a diverse student population and remain agile in new modes of instruction.

• MA or MFA in Art or Art Education, or a MAT.
• Three years of professional and/or teaching experience.

• MFA or Doctorate in Art or Art Education, plus three years of teaching experience in K‑12 and knowledge of contemporary art education practice and theory.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population, including students of color, LGBTQIA, low‑income, first‑generation, 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 teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references with contact information

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). All required materials should be uploaded into the single submission field; additional documents may also be merged into one PDF. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.

Questions can be directed to Matthew Jenkins, Chair and Professor of Fine Art, at mjenki
11 or 303‑615‑0634.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Metropolitan State University of Denver conducts background checks on all finalists for positions at the university prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access‑oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first‑generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry, dialogue, and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

The university will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards.