Block Visiting Position, Art (Art Studio Foundations: Three- Dimensional Design)

Job Title: Block Visiting Position, Art

Position Status: Block Visitor

Academic Rank: 

Department: Art

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Art is seeking applications for a block-visitor teaching position with a focus on three-dimensional design. We invite applications from candidates working in a variety of design fields, including sculpture, furniture, industrial design, architecture, landscape architecture, ceramics, fibers, etc. The successful applicant will teach three sections of AS114 Art Studio Foundations: 3D Design in the Spring of 2027. Art Studio courses have a maximum of 16 students and run for three and a half weeks. Dates the three sections of 3D Design are as follows:
o Block 5: January 18 – February 10, 2027
o Block 6: February 15 – March 10, 2027
o Block 7: March 22 – April 14, 2027
The description of the courses can be found here:
https://coursecatalog.coloradocollege.edu/courses/AS114

The CC Art Department is a joint Art Studio and Art History program with eight full-time faculty, excellent classroom and workshop facilities, and strong staff support. The Art Major includes tracks in Art Studio, Design Studies, Art History and Museum Studies. Field trips can be arranged within and near the city of Colorado Springs and Denver to supplement studies. A successful candidate must exhibit potential for excellence in dynamic teaching at a small liberal arts college.

Founded in 1874, Colorado College is a nationally recognized, private residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. One of the College’s distinguishing features is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time, promoting an intensive, immersive, and creative teaching and learning environment. Each block class is three and a half weeks long, with class meetings every day for eighteen days.

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

Masters of Fine Arts or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level, ideally teaching 3D Design

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 04-03-2026
• Please contact Professor Scott Johnson at scjohnson@coloradocollege.edu with any questions.
  
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Please upload a single PDF that contains the following items in order (please do not upload separate documents)
1. Cover letter (max 2 pages) including approach to teaching 3D Design
2. CV with link to website and three references
3. 2 examples of 3D foundations assignments
4. 5 images of 3D foundations student work

Optional Documents

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Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/index.html

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:

-Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants.

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

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 accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

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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.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.