Adjunct Faculty, Illustration - Figure and Landscape Painting (On Campus)

Adjunct Faculty Illustration - Figure and Landscape Painting

On Campus Salary: $3340 studio per 8 week class per term Location: Lakewood, CO Target Fill Date: April 1, 2026

Rocky Mountain College of Art Design seeks qualified applicants to teach Figure and Landscape Painting on our historic campus in Lakewood, CO. RMCAD is a premier college certified by HLC and offering degrees in fine and applied arts, including Illustration.

RMCADs academic calendar consists of eight-week courses offered 6 times a year. Adjunct faculty are assigned courses based on availability and student enrollment. Courses taught may include Figure Painting and Landscape Painting. Individuals with traditional painting skills are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisors, and self.
• Faculty must also comply with all administrative and classroom management policies, procedures, and instructional deadlines.
• Regularly record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/ final grades by the due date specified.
• Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and participation.
• Successfully complete online Faculty Certification Course, a faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCADs Learning Management System.

Qualifications:

• MFA and/or professional experience as an illustrator/designer
• 18 graduate credit hours in the posted field or a related discipline
• Degree can be a Masters Degree or Equivalent in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Painting, etc.
• This is a campus-based position; candidate must reside in the Denver area
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred
• Submit a portfolio or web link showing professional illustrative work

How to Apply:

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Please use the online application link to submit your cover letter, CV, as well as examples of your professional work and student work (optional). PDF format is preferred; however, the size limit for individual files is 5MB.

About RMCAD

Rocky Mountain College of Art Design is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking and prepares learners to be forces of change in the creative industries, our communities, and the world.

RMCAD was established in 1963 by Philip J. Steele, who had a vision to provide students with a quality higher education in art and design. RMCAD continues to experience growth since its comparatively modest beginnings and now thrives on a lush historic campus, including more than 23 acres of land and 16 buildings. We are also pioneers in the online learning environment for art and design.

RMCAD currently has over 2000 students enrolled. RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that "Our students come first." The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes, values, and reflects the diversity of the community it serves.

The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution, and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The work environment is a typical office environment, which may include:

• Moderate noise
• Some evening or weekend hours
• Confined workspaces
• Fast work pace with unscheduled interruptions
• The need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Extensive time sitting and working with computers
• Occasional overnight travel required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Rocky Mountain College of Art Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.