Job Title: Assistant Professor of Art

Position Status: Tenure-Track

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Art

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Art at Colorado College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, to begin in August of 2025. We are seeking an artist to teach studio-based courses with an emphasis on 3-Dimensional design. Applicants may focus on a range of fields (including but not limited to: fiber arts, ceramics, installation, furniture, and object design); those who have experience teaching and making in a liberal arts context are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from artists who can address the relationship of hands-on making and craft media to emergent creative technologies. MFA or related degree and prior teaching experience in higher education required.

The successful candidate will teach studio courses at all levels, including Art Studio Foundations: 3D Design, Design Workshop, and Senior Seminar. Candidates will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, to participate in interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, and to provide service to the college and department. The successful candidate should demonstrate creative productivity with the promise of creative achievement, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.

Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 2,200 students. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block meets daily for three and a half weeks, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. Professors teach six of the eight blocks in an academic year, including one block dedicated to supervising senior capstone projects. The Block Plan lends itself to experiential, field, and project-based teaching, and funds and logistical support for such projects are available through the College and the Art Department. For more information, consult the following link https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/blockplan/.

The Art Department offers a liberal arts program encompassing studio art, art history, design studies, and museum studies. The Art Department has resources to support field trips, visitors, and other class enrichment programs. Our facilities include a computer lab and a newly renovated, fully equipped fabrication shop maintained by a full-time supervisor. Faculty are eligible to apply for funds to support creative and professional projects. This tenure-track position includes full benefits and a competitive salary depending upon experience and qualifications.

The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. We are committed to becoming an antiracist institution in all of our policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/antiracism-commitment/). Applicants should submit a separate statement describing how they can contribute to these goals. The Art Department believes the College grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to building an inclusive community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in studio art or related degree, with a focus on design-related practices; higher education teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a liberal arts environment; experience with supervision and management of studio facilities

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 12/02/2024
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview

Required Documents

1) cover letter
2) curriculum vitae
3) statement of teaching philosophy
4) artist statement (please upload under research statement)
5) statement of contributions to a diverse and inclusive community (ADEI statement)
6) link to a portfolio of work
7) contact information for three references. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation, which will be requested separately and submitted via our online portal; however, only the references of short-listed candidates (those invited to a Zoom interview) will be asked to submit a letter.

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$88,500 to $90,000

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for H-1B sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.