Assistant Professor Art (Photography and Expanded Image)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Department of Art, Art History & Design within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Photography and the Expanded Image, tenure track to begin July 1, 2026. The department seeks an individual with strong research and teaching experience in photography. Ideal candidates would be informed in the theory and practice of contemporary photography, pushing the boundaries of the medium beyond its traditional limits, encompassing lens-based methods and new technologies such as AI to digitally expand how images are produced. Candidates will be actively exhibiting work, presenting at conferences, and participating in national and professional networks. The individual will work closely with existing faculty to teach photography courses and connect with interdisciplinary approaches across undergraduate and graduate teaching throughout the department. The successful candidate must be able to maintain a 2/3 teaching load. 40% of the time spent will be dedicated to teaching, 40% dedicated to research & creative activities and 20% to service. The position will require interfacing with the Area Head to ensure clarity and consistency regarding preparation of course materials, timetabling, and facilitating access to labs and resources for students. Advising is a component of this role, for current, prospective and transfer students. The individual also must participate in service to both the department and the university and continue pursuing creative activity/research.

Requirements

A terminal degree (MFA or PhD)
Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
3 years of teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate teaching assistantships
Ability to teach Photography courses at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels
An active record of research/creative activity in Photography and the Expanded Image
In depth knowledge of the Adobe Suite

Nice To Haves

Specialized skillsets used in photography expanded media, using AI tools and software such as Premier Pro, Blender, Touch Designer, and beyond
Participation in organizations/conferences dealing in theory and pedagogy surrounding Photography and the Expanded Image
Experience using Photography and the Expanded Image in industry
Membership to professional organizations directly related to Photography and the Expanded Image

Responsibilities

Teach photography courses
Connect with interdisciplinary approaches across undergraduate and graduate teaching
Maintain a 2/3 teaching load
Dedicate 40% of time to teaching, 40% to research & creative activities, and 20% to service
Interface with the Area Head to ensure clarity and consistency regarding preparation of course materials, timetabling, and facilitating access to labs and resources for students
Advising current, prospective, and transfer students
Participate in service to both the department and the university
Continue pursuing creative activity/research

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement: Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provide resources and assist them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

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