"Lecturer-Photography"

Description

University of Colorado - College of Arts & Media

Lecturer

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

This posting will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for the College of Arts & Media Visual Arts Department to teach Photography courses. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non-tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50%) and will be made semester-by-semester, depending on the needs of the department. Therefore, this posting does not necessarily reflect a current open position.

This position reports to the Visual Arts Department and the Photography Area.

Examples of Work Performed

• Instructing students to use photography as a tool for creative expression
• Evaluating photographic projects for conceptual and technical merit
• Introducing students to examples of fine art photography
• Teaching a wide variety of photographic theories, practices and techniques

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,150 per 3-credit semester course.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to demonstrate photographic techniques to students.
• Ability to convey complex artistic theories and concepts to students

Minimum Requirements

• MFA in Photography
• Ability to teach analog and or digital photographic practices
• Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary photographic artists, genres, and styles

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching experience
• Expertise in leading critiques of photographic work
• 3- 5 years of commercial and studio practice

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/careers. The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,150 per 3-credit semester course. ... Required Application Materials: 1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2) A current CV/resume 3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references