Community Faculty - Fine Arts
Metropolitan State University
State Univ Adjunct Unit
209: Inter Faculty Organization
St. Paul
Job Exempt
Part time
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
$0.00 - $0.00
Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is considering candidates for adjunct professors of Fine Arts.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a vacancy. Metro State reviews Community Faculty positions on a rolling basis and defers to the specific department on hiring decisions for these adjunct instructors. These positions do not follow a standard hiring timeline. You are joining a pool for consideration should an opening become available.
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to change the world their way, pursuing and applying knowledge to create a better future for our communities. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We equip our diverse, contemporary learners with the knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, and information literacy to analyze and resolve the problems of today and tomorrow through high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 8,000 post-traditional learners, the majority of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 12 out of 1,398 in 2026). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. The university strategic plan, “Transforming Lives: Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Social Mobility” provides a framework for achieving our mission by focusing on student success, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, institutional effectiveness, and community engagement.
As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.”
Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.
The College of Liberal Arts, located in St. Paul, MN, consists of programs in humanities, social sciences, communications, and the arts. These fields constitute the beating heart of a university education and of a society committed to socially equitable progress. Liberal Arts degrees prepare students for success and understanding in professional, social, and personal pursuits. The exceptional curricula and caring faculty bring fresh perspectives and expertise into the classroom on a wide variety of topics and socially relevant competencies. Learn more on the College of Liberal Arts webpage. The college includes the following departments: Ethnic, Gender, Historical, and Philosophical Studies; Fine Arts; Professional Communication; Social Science; Technical Communication and Interaction Design; and Writing, Literature, and Language. The college includes 41 full-time faculty, 107 part-time faculty, and 6 staff who serve over 900 majors/pre-majors as well as the majority of the University’s students through general education courses.
Adjunct Faculty members are expected to:
All faculty teaching undergraduate courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
All faculty teaching graduate level courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.
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Salary: $1,888.00 per credit.
Application: To apply, go to https://www.metrostate.edu/about/employment/commuity-faculty
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a vacancy. Metro State reviews Community Faculty positions on a rolling basis and defers to the specific department on hiring decisions for these adjunct instructors. These positions do not follow a standard hiring timeline. You are joining a pool for consideration should an opening become available.
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If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.edu.
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following benefits information does not apply to this Adjunct Faculty position.
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
09-14-2026
01-04-2027
Brooke Koehn
brooke.koehn@metrostate.edu
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