Lecturer Of Art Education

Lecturer Of Art Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department Art

Position Summary

The Department of Art at MSU Denver invites applications for a non tenure-track Lecturer position in Art Education beginning Fall 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment with the potential to be renewed on a year-to-year basis. This faculty position is focused on teaching courses in art education, foundations, studio art, and advising and supervising student teachers.

Candidates must have experience and the ability to teach art education courses, including foundations of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits of art education, foundations, and studio art courses during the fall and spring semesters, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. Teaching assignments may include evening and online courses, utilizing multimedia and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student teachers in K-12 settings.
• Instructors are expected to plan and deliver theoretical instruction as well as field-based or studio-based experiences aligned with the program's mission, objectives, and curriculum.
• 6 credits of academic advising, mentorship, and guidance of Art Education students.
• Candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of students from diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Education or a closely related field; or an MFA completed by the start of the Fall 2026 semester
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in a K-12 art classroom
• Demonstrated ability to teach art education courses, including foundations of art education, curriculum and assessment, methods for teaching art, and to supervise student teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of teaching experience in a K-12 art classroom, including experience working with diverse student populations
• College-level teaching experience in art education and/or studio art

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $53,000 - $60,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, please complete an application online through our career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR105053.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Cover letter that includes evidence of required and preferred qualifications
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate's permission.

Please note: Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

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

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Closing Date Open Until Filled