Adjunct Instructor and/or Adjunct Assistant Professor of Studio

The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Art & Design invites applications for a part-time instructor-and/or-assistant professor position in Studio Art for the 2025-26 academic year. Persons selected will teach lower-and-upper-division courses to a diverse group of undergraduate students.

Appointments have an anticipated start date of fall semester 2025 (8/18/2025). Appointments are usually made on a semester-by-semester basis for the fall and spring semester contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Courses taught will likely include Digital Arts courses taken by Art & Design students pursuing the following majors: Art BA, Art Education BFA, Graphic Design BFA, and Studio Art BFA as well as courses for non-majors that are included in the Fine Arts category in the Liberal Education program.

Adjunct Instructor Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MFA in studio art or a related field OR a BFA plus professional achievement that provides a depth of knowledge in the field comparable to an MFA degree. This might include evaluations by distinguished peers in the field or evidence of a professional level of accomplishment in the area(s) to which you are applying: Digital Arts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• One or more years of college-level teaching experience (may include TA experience and community-based educational programming)
• Practicing artist in the area(s) to which the candidate is applying as evidenced by a current exhibition and/or research record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach digital filmmaking, including areas such as video production, editing, and cinematic storytelling
  

Adjunct Assistant Professor Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• MFA, or equivalent in Digital Arts in studio art or a related field (in addition to required qualifications)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated ability to teach digital filmmaking, including areas such as video production, editing, and cinematic storytelling

Pay Range:

• Adjunct Instructor (9404A) - $45,481 - $60,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
• Adjunct Assistant Professor (9403A) - $52,713 - $60,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Complete applications must include: Letter of application, Current /Curriculum Vitae/resume, and Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on 7/28/2025.

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