Assistant Professor, Studio Art (Photography)
About The Position
The Department of Art & Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Photography) to begin Fall 2027. The Department seeks a motivated and collaborative educator and practicing artist with expertise in digital and analogue photography who is enthusiastic about teaching at a student-centered university. Candidates must demonstrate a record of research, scholarly and/or creative activity, college-level teaching experience, and a commitment to engaging in service activity with university and professional communities. Upon appointment, the teaching load will consist of 2 courses per semester, with one 3-course semester every two years. This load includes release time for research, scholarly, and/or creative activity. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate photography courses, participating in departmental meetings, and contributing to BFA and MFA reviews. Additional studio responsibilities involve managing the photo labs, including overseeing facilities and equipment, purchasing supplies, implementing training and safety protocols, and supervising student workers.
Requirements
- Master of Fine Arts with demonstrated expertise in Photography
- Evidence of active exhibition record demonstrating a sustained creative research practice
- Evidence of effective teaching at the university or college level
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching analogue and digital photography courses (undergraduate and graduate levels)
- Knowledge of current safety and health standards in photography lab spaces
- Experience collaborating in a team-oriented work environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mentoring and providing leadership to undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines
- Knowledge of trends and demonstrable expertise in the history, theory, and contemporary field of photography
- At least 3 years of teaching experience beyond graduate school
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate photography courses
- Participating in departmental meetings
- Contributing to BFA and MFA reviews
- Managing the photo labs, including overseeing facilities and equipment
- Purchasing supplies for photo labs
- Implementing training and safety protocols for photo labs
- Supervising student workers in photo labs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
