Arts Management - Adjunct Open Pool

Job Description

Position Summary

The Arts Management program may seek adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses in arts management. Applicants are added to the pool list throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are made during the late spring and early summer for fall semester, during the early fall semester for spring, and during the spring semester for the summer term.

Work Unit Description

The Arts Management program at Colorado State University offers a Master of Arts Leadership and Cultural Management degree and certificate. The program provides learners with the skills needed to work in all sectors of the creative economy including in for-profit, nonprofit, and government establishments.

Salary Range

$46,000 - $48,000 ($5,750 or $6,000 per 3-credit class)

Essential Job Duties

Teaching (100%):

Preparing lectures

Creating assignments

Holding office hours

Grading course materials

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

Supervision

This position will report to the Director of Arts Management.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in the arts or arts management/administration.

Five or more years of experience working for an arts organization (for-profit or nonprofit) or in an artistic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s or doctoral degree in the arts or arts management/administration, or one of the following fields with a focus on the arts – community development, nonprofit administration, entrepreneurship, marketing, public policy, law, or urban planning.

Five or more years of experience working for an arts organization (for-profit or nonprofit) or in an artistic discipline.

A demonstrated history of successful online instruction.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise and resume. This is an evergreen posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available.

This pool will expire on December 31, 2026 . Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.

Employee Benefits

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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.