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Colorado State University Instructors (Art and Art History) - 2025 Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleInstructors (Art and Art History) - 2025 Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202500014F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000 - $50,000
Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Art & Art History Department curriculum supports majors in Studio Art (BA, BFA and MFA ), Art History (BA), and Art Education ( BFA ). Concentrations include: Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photo Image Making, Pottery, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Colorado State University has a strong and on-going commitment to equity and diversity among students, faculty and staff.
Tenure/Tenure Track?No
% Research0
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
Instructors are hired to teach courses in studio art, art education, and art history areas. This pool is for non-tenure track positions and is intended to collect applications throughout the year. The department draws from this pool if and when there is a need for a non-tenure track (and often temporary) instructor in a specific area or for a specific class. There may be any number of reasons for this type of hire: temporary sabbatical replacement, instructor replacement, retirements, emergency medical leave replacements, etc.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Candidates should have relevant teaching experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications
A terminal degree (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application consists of:
Cover Letter
Current CV
List of three references
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants may choose to upload a portfolio of their studio work and/or teaching examples with their application, though this is not required. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This is an open pool that expires at 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search ContactMaggie.Seymour@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a terminal degree?
Yes
No
- Do you have teaching experience?
Yes
No
- Please list each area of expertise you would be interested in teaching: Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Electronic Arts, Fibers, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photo Image Making, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture, Other (please explain):
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Portfolio