Lecturer Illustration

Position Details
University of Colorado Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer - Illustration
FTE: .225 per 3 credit course
Salary Range: $5371.19 per 3 credit course
Position # Requisition #41295
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at the College of Arts & Media (CAM) we empower a diverse community of makers scholars and innovators to thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend of critical inquiry creative exploration and real-world engagement CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity meaning and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom CAM embraces risk-takers visionaries and cultural disruptors by providing access to cutting-edge technology global perspectives and a nurturing environment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film & Television Media Forensics Music & Entertainment and Visual Arts.

In Visual Arts at CU Denver the city becomes our canvas industry leaders become professors and a passion becomes a profession. We do our best work designing in a digital lab or putting paint to canvas in a studio. Our students have access to state-of-the art digital labs sculpture studios industrial equipment and darkrooms. They find opportunities at the Denver Art Museum in galleries across the Front Range and at digital studios like Pixar. Thats how the College of Arts & Media unites the ability to create with the means to succeed.

Illustration at CU Denver has been recognized by Animation Career Review as a top national program. Traditional conceptual and technology-based education combine for dynamic course work that includes Image Making Digital Illustration Print Media Investigative Methods Digital Painting Graphic Novel Workshop Business of Art and Typography. Illustration faculty prepare students for passionate successful careers in visual art design and illustration.

Lecturer appointments are at-will and teaching assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term.

Lecturer - Illustration
What you will do:

100% Teaching

• Teaching Load: You will teach one or two classes per semester (3-6 credit hours)
• Instruction: Your focus will include one or more of the following areas- Illustration I: Image Making Illustration II: Digital Media Illustration III: Investigative Methods Illustration IV: Thesis Development Illustration V: BFA Thesis Drawing 1 Life Drawing 1 Printed Image Life Drawing 2: Portraiture & Anatomy Life Painting and Drawing Painting I Media of Drawing Drawing for Story Digital Painting Graphic Novel Concept Art Business of Art

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• BFA in Illustration Animation Games or a related field.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• MFA in Illustration.
• Three (3) years professional experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong drawing & painting skills including perspective & anatomy.
• Expertise in a specialization like Childrens Books Comics Concept Art Animation Game Art Tattooing or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple teaching modalities.
• Demonstrated history of building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues students and community partners representing a wide range of perspectives.
• Ability to work autonomously taking initiative on tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Outwardly contribute to a respectful positive and professional workspace.
• Interest in emerging trends and technologies in illustration education and practice.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5371.19 per 3 credit course.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by October 14 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:
of application specifically addressing the position requirements and outlining qualifications
CV or résumé

Questions should be directed to .

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.