Bemis School of Art, Art Instructor/Teaching Artist

• Less than 1000 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• Hours Vary by Assignment (Estimated)

Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado College is a place where individuals are determined to positively impact the world. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment where students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work together. Here, you are welcomed as a valued member of the community. Colorado College is a place to explore, grow, and thrive.

The OC Art Instructor/Teaching Artist position is an occasional position, based on courses proposed, accepted, and enrollment in accepted courses. Bemis School of Art runs three sessions of visual art courses, workshops, and camps to the community for ages 5-adult. Reports to the Director, Bemis School of Art.

Expertise in the media being presented, to include experience in teaching youth and/or adults; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; innovation/creativity in artistic area; energetic and flexible; collaborative work style; ability to think critically and solve problems; ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• →Expertise in the media being presented, to include experience in teaching youth and/or adults;
• →Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds;
• →Innovation/creativity in an artistic area;
• →Energetic and flexible;
• →Collaborative work style;
• →Ability to think critically and solve problems;
• →Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of teaching experience. 

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

• Application Deadline - Last day to submit: November 11, 2026, at 11:55 pm.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

• Varies by assignment, ranging from $30-$35 per hour (see Instructor Tiers below) 

Instructor Tiers

• Tier 1: 0-2 years ($30 per hour)
• Tier 2: 2.1-5 years ($32.50 per hour)
• Tier 3: 5.1 years + ($35 per hour)

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Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 Mountain Standard Time

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