Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Art- Photography and Video Arts Print Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Art- Photography and Video Arts Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Sewanee, TN Job Type Faculty Job Number 202100550 Division College of Arts & Sciences Department Art & Art History Opening Date 10/06/2026 Description Benefits Position Overview The Department of Art at The University of the South
seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Art on the tenure track with a specialization in Photography and Video Arts to begin July 1, 2027Position Appointment Details:FacultyArt DepartmentTenure-Track Position Description The Department of Art at the University of the South invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Photography and Video Arts. We seek a dynamic artist-educator working in
lens-based media to lead our Photography program and teach and mentor students in a collaborative, close-knit liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will bring both contemporary technical expertise and critical engagement with the field, and will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching across a multidisciplinary curriculum. Our department maintains a strong commitment to wet lab
photography, and our newly renovated darkroom stands as a cornerstone of our program. The successful candidate will manage this facility and must bring a genuine commitment to analog photographic processes and darkroom instruction.Teaching responsibilities include courses in photography and video arts for majors and non-majors, as well as broader departmental engagement through senior seminars, student critiques,
exhibitions, and individualized mentorship in artistic development and career planning. This position carries a 3/2 teaching load.Service and Professional ResponsibilitiesDepartmental service includes managing and maintaining all photography and video facilities and equipment, participating in department meetings, assisting with exhibitions and events, and contributing to a vibrant artistic community on campus. The
successful candidate will maintain regular office hours, provide academic and professional mentorship, support student participation in exhibitions and professional opportunities, and attend the annual art major regional excursion. Attributes of a Successful Candidate Required QualificationsMFA in Photography, Video Art, New Media, or a closely related fieldMinimum of two years of teaching experience beyond the
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