Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Art

Position Status: One-Year Visitor

Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department: Art

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Art Department at Colorado College is seeking an architectural historian for a full-time Visiting Instructor (ABD) or Visiting Assistant Professor (PhD) of Art with expertise in architectural history for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will teach six intensive “block” classes: including parts one and two of a global architecture survey, modern and contemporary architecture, a history of design, and two other classes to be developed in consultation with the department. The courses should be aimed at general liberal arts students as well as art majors and students in our thriving track in design studies. We encourage varied and innovative pedagogical approaches. Some college-level teaching experience is strongly recommended. The position includes health benefits; the Art Department can also support professional development projects.

The CC Art Department is a joint program with tracks in studio art, art history, museum studies and design studies. There are eight full-time faculty, an extensive digital image bank and strong staff support. Field trips can be arranged within Colorado Springs, the Air Force Academy, and Denver to supplement studies of diverse campus buildings.

Founded in 1874, Colorado College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with a history of innovative, intensive, and interdisciplinary teaching. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long with class every day for eighteen days. For more information, consult the following link https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/blockplan/. A successful candidate must exhibit potential for excellence in dynamic teaching at a small liberal arts college.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in our “The Strategy for a More Just CC,” a living document that presents a framework to address ten priority areas where antiracism strategies impact all areas of the college, policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/adei/strategic-plan.html). Applicants should describe ways they can contribute to these goals in their cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications

MA and PhD candidacy (ABD) in Art History

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Art History

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 03-30-2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview
• For more information, contact Ruth Kolarik at rkolarik@coloradocollege.edu. 
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Unofficial Graduate Transcript
Names of three references

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

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Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor 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)
-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

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Leave Information:

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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.