Lecturer

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer

Working Title: Lecturer

FTE: Part-Time

Salary Range: Compensation of a typical three-credit course is $5,253 ($1,751.34 per credit)

Position #00638736 - Requisition # 36794

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Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The College of Arts & Media (CAM) at CU Denver is Colorado's first college dedicated to arts and entertainment, blending traditional art forms with modern technology.

The Visual Arts Department in the College of Arts & Media at CU Denver invites applicants to apply to the Lecturer in Art History position. We seek individuals committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and effectively engaging with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

The Art History at CU Denver program familiarizes students with a range of developments in the history of art while developing skills in critical thinking, writing, research and the study of visual culture. After a two-semester introduction to the foundations of art and architectural history, students choose from an array of advanced courses on specific topics. The Art History degree curriculum concludes with a capstone seminar and thesis project.

This posting establishes a pool of part-time, non-tenure-track lecturers to teach up to two courses per term as needed. Appointments are temporary, lasting less than 50% of the time, and are made on a term-by-term basis, depending on departmental needs.

Lecturer

What you will do:

The Art History program in the Visual Arts Department seeks student-centered art historians to teach a wide range of undergraduate art history courses. Our needs include introductory/survey courses and specialized upper-division offerings, based on the applicant's area of expertise and our program's needs, taught during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Teaching (100%)

* Lecturers are responsible for preparing course syllabi, lectures, presentations, and student assignments; evaluating student work; tracking student attendance and progress; managing courses on the online platform Canvas; and other related tasks.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge in the history of art as well as the ability to teach one or more of the following subjects from our catalog in an in-person or online format:

* Art History (global survey) I: Ancient to Medieval Art

* Art History (global survey) II: Renaissance to Contemporary Art

* Contemporary Art

* History of Modern Design

We also welcome proposals for new curriculum in the applicant's area of specialization, which may match upper-division courses in our catalog.

Candidates who are ABD in these fields will be considered, as will candidates with an MA and extensive, recent experience teaching at the university level.

We are especially interested in colleagues who wish to teach in an urban public research institution, interact with our diverse student body, and engage with majors across the university.

Preferred Qualifications to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

Preference will be given to candidates in the state of Colorado who have a PhD in the history of art, visual studies, architecture, museum studies, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse population

  
  
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  Ability to establish and maintain effective teaching and working relationships with diverse students and teaching bodies.

  
  
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  Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality.

  
  

Conditions of Employment

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.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship

• Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $ 1,751.34 - $5,253.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

* This temporary Lecturer recruitment pool is expected to remain continuously active until all applicants are cleared or recruitment needs change. Applicants are encouraged to apply to future recruitment pools after that date.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

* A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

* Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).

* Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Yang Wang, yang.wang@ucdenver.edu

Background Check Policy

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.