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Adjunct Faculty, Visual Arts

Colorado School Of M • Golden, CO • 9h ago

Posting Number: JR108188

Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences department at Colorado School of Mines is hiring for a Visual Arts instructor.

This adjunct position will teach a one-credit hour course titled "Beginning Drawing and Painting." This course is designed to be a friendly, practical introduction to drawing, painting, charcoal and mixed media approaches to creating art. In this class students learn basic approaches to creating visual art, which include color theory, composition, observation, and different kinds of subjects, e.g., landscape. The class is open to all skill levels, but is designed for beginners. The class meets once per week for 50 minutes, usually with approximately 20 students.

Duties:

Hold in-person classes

Provide clear expectations for student work

Provide feedback to students

Take/organize photographs of student work

Create a learning environment that welcomes diverse experiences and learning styles

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess a post-secondary degree in art or art history (MA, MFA, PhD)

Minimum of three years teaching art (K-12 or post-secondary)

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to teach a hybrid art/art history course

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Semester Stipend

$2,667 for this one-credit course

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible; this posting will remain open until filled. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application and upload a resume. References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and the candidate will be informed before that contact is made.

Contact Dorie Gelber, Human Resources, at mailto:dorie.gelber@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at mailto:hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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