ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

Colorado Mesa University is seeking applications for a part-time in-person Adjunct Professor of Art History. The ideal candidates would have experience teaching Art History survey courses.

Adjunct faculty at CMU are part-time employees who are hired on an as-needed basis. This job ad is to collect applications for qualified lecturers but communication to applicants may be delayed as faculty needs fluctuate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

This position will consist of teaching two 3-credit hour courses per semester, starting fall 2026 (mid-August). Courses taught will be two of our 100-level foundations survey of art history courses; two ARTE 118 Prehistoric to Renaissance courses the first semester with options to teach ARTE 119 Renaissance to Present, ARTE 115 Art Appreciation, or upper division art history courses in the future depending on experience.

Salary:

$600.00 - 850.00 per credit hour, commensurate with education. Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis.

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Minimum Qualifications Required: 

• MA or MFA in Art History or other art related field.
• OR a BA in Art History or related field with a combined minimum of at least 10 years of experience working in an art history related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD preferred but not required.

•  Cover letter
•  Resume
•  Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor.  Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
•  Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

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Direct Inquiries Contact: Eric Elliott, [email protected]

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.