Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Art and Art History seeks to hire an Adjunct Electronic Art and Photography Visiting Artist. This position is non-tenure track, and would be a one-year appointment, renewable for up to three years.

Full Consideration Date

May 4, 2026

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Art and Art History Department curriculum supports majors in Studio Art (BA, BFA, and MFA), Art History (BA), and Art Education (BFA). Concentrations include: Art Education, Art History, Drawing, Electronic Art, Fibers, Graphic Design.

Essential Job Duties

The position would be a 100% FTE line, consisting of a 3/3 teaching load (75%), service (15%), and research/creative activity (10%). Service responsibilities would include light committee work as well as primary area coordinator responsibilities in Photo and Electronic Art.

Will teach topics like: Introduction to Electronic Art, Topics in Video/Time-Based Media, Interactive Media, Advanced Experimental Video, Advanced Interactive Media, Photo Image Making I, Photo Image Making II, Photo Image Making III, Advanced Photo Image Making I, Advanced Photo Image Making II.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Supervision

Does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree (MFA) in Art.

An active creative practice and college-level teaching experience in both Photo and Electronic Art disciplines. This combined skill set - Photo, Video, Electronic Art, and Web Design - is common in many art and design graduate programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional preferred qualifications include teaching and professional practice in Graphic Design or other art/design disciplines, which would allow for instructional support in Graphic Design and/or the expanded BFA Design concentration.

Salary Range

$46,000-$48,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Portfolio, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.