Block Visitor of Art Department/Art History

Is this a tenure track position?: No
Position Status: Temporary (Block Visitor)

Position Summary:
The Art Department at Colorado College is seeking an advanced graduate student or Ph.D. in architectural history to teach one course in modern and contemporary architecture to up to 25 students offered in fall semester 2023, during our Block 2, lasting 3.5 weeks from September 25 through October 18, 2023. Some prior teaching experience is required. We also welcome applications from recent retirees. The CC Art Department is a joint art history and art studio program with eight full-time faculty, an extensive digital image bank and strong staff support. The Art Major includes a track in Design Studies. Field trips can be arranged within the city of Colorado Springs, the Air Force Academy and Denver to supplement studies of diverse campus buildings.

Founded in 1874, Colorado College is a nationally recognized, private residential liberal arts college with about 2,400 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 is three and a half weeks long with class every day for eighteen days and is expected to be taught in person. 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 an inclusive environment in which students, faculty, staff of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work together. Applicants should describe the ways in which they can contribute to CC's Antiracism commitment in their cover letter and/or teaching statement.

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, caste, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Advanced graduate student or Ph.D. in architectural history

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D.