Teaching Assistant Professor of Photography Job at Society for Photographic Educ

Teaching Assistant Professor of Photography

Location: Boise, ID
Posted: January 02, 2025
Application Deadline: January 02, 2026

The Boise State Department of Art, Design and Visual Studies works within diverse cultural and visual contexts. We value inclusivity and experimentation, encourage risk-taking and advance knowledge in our field through research and practice.

The successful candidate will teach a maximum of 4 courses per semester at all levels within the Photography program, with opportunities to develop and teach courses relative to the candidate's research interests.

Minimum qualifications:

1. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography, Digital Photography, Digital Media, or a related visual arts field
2. Proficient knowledge of analog and digital photography processes, including black-and-white darkroom techniques, film processing
3. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) for artistic production
4. Experience in digital lab operations and inkjet printing techniques
5. An ability to integrate both the history of photography and contemporary theory into teaching and practice

Preferred qualifications:

1. Knowledge of alternative photographic processes
2. College-level teaching experience
3. A record of professional accomplishment with a portfolio of professional work, exhibitions, and/or publications
4. Community engagement and service is highly desirable

Required application materials:

1. Cover letter stating your interests and qualifications, as well as your teaching experience
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. PDF Portfolio with 20 examples of creative work (10 mb limit); identify the title, date, media, and size of each work. For video, please include working links; each sample should be no more than 5 minutes in length.
4. Artist Statement
5. PDF Portfolio with 20 examples of student work (10 mb limit); identify the title, date, media, size, and course level for each example.

If selected for an interview, the Department will ask the applicant for the following additional materials:
Statement of teaching philosophy
2 sample syllabi

Salary and Benefits:

Salary of $60,000 (9 month contract)
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5884930