University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring : Lecturer-Illustration

Overview

Faculty description for the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. The College of Arts & Media seeks Lecturers in Visual Arts (Illustration) to teach on a part-time, non-tenure track basis. This posting establishes a pool for temporary assignments; it does not guarantee open positions or continuous teaching.

Position: Lecturer, Visual Arts - Illustration

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from foundation level drawing to advanced levels in Illustration using traditional and digital media processes.

Support and Reporting

This position reports to the Visual Arts Department and the area head of the Painting / Drawing program.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $5,150 per 3-credit semester course (Hiring range).
• Benefits are provided according to University policy; information is available through Employee Services.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package and total compensation information is available through the university’s official resources.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional broad knowledge of the history of art, contemporary art, illustration and design
• Ability to work independently

Minimum Requirements

• MFA degree in studio art, design or illustration, or advanced degree in related field and minimum of three years of professional experience in design
• Advanced communication and self-promotion skills in print and social media
• Strong skills in teaching graphic applications and ability to also teach perspective, figure drawing and sequential drawing (storyboards and graphic novels)
• 2 - 3 years of professional practice in illustration
• Strong facility with graphic applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching experience at the college level
• 3 - 5 years professional illustration experience
• Strong facility to teach motion / animation applications such as Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/careers. See application instructions for required materials and references.

Additional Information

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The university conducts background investigations and adheres to immigration and employment verification requirements as part of the hiring process.

Application Materials Required

1) A letter of application addressing job requirements 2) A current CV / resume 3) Names and contact information for three professional references.

Posting Details: Part-time, Posting Date Feb 16, 2021; Unposting Date: Ongoing; Department: CAM-Visual Arts; Location: Denver.