Carson-Newman University is hiring: Adjunct Instructor of Art Photography in Jef

Carson-Newman University is a leading Christian Liberal Arts institution, recently ranked Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South by U.S. News & World Report and received the President’s Award for Community Service. Carson-Newman emphasizes academic excellence through innovative teaching, advising, mentoring of students, and service learning. The campus is located at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and is surrounded by beautiful lakes.

Carson-Newman University Art Department invites applicants for Adjunct Instructor of Photography. The position is a part-time appointment to begin August 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MFA or equivalent graduate degree in Photography or a related field.
2. Ability to teach analog film-based photography and a broad range of skills in digital photography.
3. Knowledge of Adobe CC applications such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

Candidates for the position will teach courses in the Photography Major at all undergraduate levels. The Carson-Newman Photography Major combines analog, film-based and digital photography instruction. We encourage candidates who are deeply committed to a strong arts education in combination with a rigorous liberal arts education in a Christian setting. Teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred, but not required.

The faculty member in this position also needs to mentor our Art and Photography majors and be able to provide the example of a practicing, professional fine artist or commercial photographer. The terminal degree of an earned MFA in Photography or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

Only complete application packets will be considered. A complete application packet will include a letter of interest, a statement of Christian faith, a statement of teaching philosophy, references, current curriculum vitae, and a portfolio or website link that includes samples of personal and student work.

If preferred, hard copies may be sent to:

Human Resources, Attn: Faculty Recruiting, Art

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 37760

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