The Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for part-time, temporary, lecturer positions. This posting establishes a pool of lecturers who will be selected on an as-needed basis annually. Applications will remain in the lecturer pool for three academic years (2020/21 - 2022/23). Admission to the pool does not guarantee employment.

The Department of Art is committed to building an intellectually vibrant, culturally inclusive, and academically diverse department. We seek energetic colleagues with a strong professional record and expertise in one or more of our art practices who will teach courses that cannot be staffed by faculty or graduate students. We welcome artists who are open to cross-disciplinary teaching, who foster dynamic and inclusive learning, and incorporate traditional and non-traditional approaches to art.

Lecturers in the Department of Art work with non-majors, BA, BFA, and on occasion MFA students enrolled in courses. In some circumstances, lecturers may provide service to the department. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

• Lecturer (Job code 9753i)
• Part-Time
• Located in the Twin Cities
• Base salary is $5,100 per course for lecturers who have not taught previously in the department
• Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Teach undergraduate and on occasion graduate students in assigned course(s)
  • Hold office hours to assist students
  • Supervise teaching assistant(s)
  • Provide demonstrations and critiques
  • Assist students in studios and labs
  • Grade assignments and submit grades
  • Participate in relevant departmental meetings
  • Based on appointment, provide service to the department
• Class size varies from 10 to 24 students in studio-based courses and up to 105 students in lecture courses with teaching assistant support