"Resident Teaching Artist (Adjunct Professor), School of Visual and Media Arts"

Resident Teaching Artist (Adjunct Professor), School of Visual and Media Arts

University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: College of the Arts and Media: Visual and Media Arts

Location: Missoula, MT, United States

Open Date: Jun 20, 2025

Deadline:

Description

The University of Montana seeks an engaged instructor and artist to enhance and expand the School of Visual and Media Arts (SVMA) curriculum and creative community. This one-semester appointment will teach one to two classes in the area of their specialty, interact with students, and maintain a working studio on campus during Spring term 2026.

The school welcomes candidates working in any field relating to our current programs in Visual Art and New Media but especially encourages candidates with expertise in areas not currently offered. (please see website for specific information: https://www.umt.edu/visual-media-arts/ ).

Special topics classes, as well as new perspectives and processes, are examples of how this position might enhance our offerings. Community-facing projects during the residency are encouraged. Successful candidates will demonstrate how they will add to or build upon the current SVMA program. If there is an area of artistic practice that you feel would complement SVMA's offerings, please do not hesitate to apply.

SVMA provides an on-campus studio with access to the school's wide range of facilities and equipment. The Resident Teaching Artist will maintain their professional practice on campus and periodically host students and the SVMA community in the studio. No committee or service duties are expected.

SVMA is a dynamic school offering BA, BFA and MFA degrees and serving students across the university. The school plays an important role in the Missoula community, a vibrant creative hub for the arts in Montana. Short-term university housing options are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer 1-2 specialized classes during the semester
• Maintain an on-campus studio to inspire students and model professional practice.
• Host at least one lecture, art exhibit, and/or other public event to engage the larger community each semester.

Position Details:

• Title: Resident Teaching Artist (Adjunct Professor)
• Schedule: Full-time, Spring Term 2026
• Salary: $30,000, plus $1,000 for equipment and materials

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree in a discipline represented within the school or related field.
• A record of professional and creative activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching.

Application Instructions

All applications and inquiries are invited.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date of September 25th 2025, however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

To apply, please upload the following materials:

1. Letter of interest- addressing the stated required skills for the position. Please indicate areas of teaching interest.
2. CV or resume- listing education and describing work experience
3. Portfolio and/or link to website
4. Brief description of both an intro- and advanced-level course.
5. Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Questions can be directed to svma.search2025@mso.umt.edu

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169469

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).