"Assistant Teaching Professor in Visual Art"

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Assistant Teaching Professor in Visual Art – Sculpture and Foundations

Visual and Performing Arts Department, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Visual Arts Program to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $50,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

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Summary

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs seeks a dynamic and energetic artist to fill a fulltime Assistant Teaching Professor position in Sculpture and Foundations beginning fall 2026.

The Visual and Performing Arts department is committed to the philosophy of interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. This Assistant Teaching Professor will demonstrate an artistic practice that intersects with areas across the arts. Within the Visual Arts area, the ideal candidate will teach Foundations, Intermediate Sculpture, Advanced Sculpture, and Special Topics in emerging technologies and contemporary themes.

Information about the program can be found at: https://vapa.uccs.edu/academics/visual-art

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate a strong on-going practice centered in 3D Art and Sculpture.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of digital design software and tools.
• Have college/university level teaching experience in Foundations and Sculpture courses.
• Excited about working collaboratively across the arts.

Qualifications:

• A Master's of Fine Arts by the start date of the position is required.
• One year of experience teaching studio art courses in the university/college setting (including graduate teaching assistantships) is required.
• Experience in proper safety protocols and skillsets in wood shop, metal shop, mold-making, clay (basic hand-building), and mixed-media is preferred.
• Additional skills in digital media and digital fabrication (3D modeling, 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting) are preferred.

Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: Sunday, February 22, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: Starting mid-March 2026.
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.