Lecturer Of Art Education

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