The University’s School of Art & Art History (SAAH), accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, has offered instruction in Art and Art History since 1880. SAAH offers undergraduate programs in Studio Art, Art History, Pre-Art Conservation, and Art, Culture & Technology, as well as graduate programs in Art History with a concentration in Museum Studies. 

The Studio Art program emphasizes both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary practices, encouraging students to develop strong visual language, technical skills, and conceptual approaches. Faculty support fluidity across media and foster inclusive dialogue among a community of artists and peers. Current offerings include Ceramics, Foundations, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. The program fosters career readiness through such opportunities as the Professional Practice course, internships, exhibitions, and more.  

Studio Art plays a central role in DU’s liberal arts mission, preparing students to think critically, create with intention, and engage meaningfully with contemporary society. The program cultivates curiosity and exploration while equipping students with the conceptual and technical tools to sustain lifelong artistic inquiry. 

Position Summary  

The School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver invites applications for a six-month Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence in Printmaking, from the beginning of January through June 2027. We are seeking a dynamic exhibiting artist with an understanding of technical and conceptual issues, with knowledge of historical and contemporary practices, and a commitment to artistic imagination and education, to serve as visiting professor / artist in residence in Printmaking for the 2026-2027 academic year, potential for renewal. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy. 

The Printmaking studio is a large, well-maintained facility and includes materials and equipment in each of the main printmaking processes (Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Screen Print). The studio has 6 etching presses and 3 lithographic presses, as well as a large exposure unit and washout booth for screen print. We have capabilities for photo lithography as well as stone lithography, an Epson printer, Epilog laser cutter and a Cricut for stencils and collage.  

Additionally, there is access to plastic 3d-printers, a 4 x 8’ CNC mill, laser cutter and wood shop at DU’s Innovation Lab in the School of Engineering. 

Essential Functions

• The Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence will teach one Relief course, one Advanced Printmaking course, and one Drawing course across two academic quarters (Winter and Spring).
• The visiting professor will also interact with SAAH students in the form of critiques and guest visits to classes. These are in-person courses and class visits. 
• The remainder of the time will be spent working in the studio as a resident artist, producing a defined creative project that the successful candidate will articulate in their application materials. At the end of the residency, the Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence will present their work in one public lecture and donate one work from the creative project to our University Art Collection. They will have the opportunity to exhibit this body of work in a solo exhibition in one of our galleries.
• Expenses such as art materials and supplies as well as housing in Denver are the Visiting Professor/Artist in Residence’s responsibility. During the timeframe of the residency, the expectation is that travel be kept to a minimum, so that the bulk of the time is spent in residence at DU working and being a creative and accessible presence in the SAAH.    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Scholarly expertise in Printmaking. 
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching skills with the ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in Printmaking. 
• Ability to interact constructively with a broad population of faculty, staff, and students.  
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication. 

Required Qualifications  

• MFA in Printmaking or related field by the time of appointment.  
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in Printmaking (1-2 years experience as instructor of record in Printmaking).  
• Demonstrated potential as a dynamic exhibiting artist with regional and national potential (inclusion in juried, group exhibitions and or solo exhibitions beyond MFA exhibit) .

Preferred Qualifications 

• Undergraduate teaching experience as the sole instructor for the course.  
• Ability to work independently and fulfill teaching duties without assistance.  
• Evidence of an active exhibition record. 

Work Schedule  

This position is for two academic quarters, Winter and Spring, running approximately January 5 - June 12.  Potential for renewal.

Application Deadline  

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 18, 2026. 

Salary Rate  

The salary for this position is $50,000.  

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.