Lecturer-Photography

Lecturer-Photography

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. This posting will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for the College of Arts & Media Visual Arts Department to teach Photography courses. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non-tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50%) and will be made semester-by-semester, depending on the needs of the department.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Instructing students to use photography as a tool for creative expression
• Evaluating photographic projects for conceptual and technical merit
• Introducing students to examples of fine art photography
• Teaching a wide variety of photographic theories, practices and techniques

Salary and Benefits: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,150 per 3-credit semester course. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Exceptional communication skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to demonstrate photographic techniques to students. Ability to convey complex artistic theories and concepts to students
• Minimum Requirements: MFA in Photography, Ability to teach analog and or digital photographic practices, Ability to teach and work with a diverse student body, Knowledge of historical and contemporary photographic artists, genres, and styles
• Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years teaching experience, Expertise in leading critiques of photographic work, 3– 5 years of commercial and studio practice

Application Materials Required:

• Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Application Materials Instructions:

• Required Application Materials: 1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2) A current CV/resume 3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references