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Assistant or Associate Professor of Photography

Location: Nashville, TN
Posted: October 22, 2024
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

Contact

Belmont University
Christine Rogers
christine.rogers@belmont.edu
1900 Belmont Blvd, Watkins College of Art (23100)
Nashville, TN, 37212
6154606770
https://www.belmont.edu/watkins/

The Watkins College of Art at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning August 1st, 2025.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of photography and its wide-ranging applications. First and foremost, we seek a candidate who understands photography as a medium of artistic expression with various technical and conceptual approaches. Our curriculum covers a wide range of approaches and seeks to foster a wide variety of career paths in our graduates. To that end, we seek applicants with a broad range of photographic skills and interests. Applicants should be capable of effectively teaching courses from foundational first-year studios to senior seminars, with the option to expand into graduate-level teaching if desired. Candidates should also have experience with or the ability to teach time-based media. Successful candidates will work collaboratively with the photography faculty, the department, and the college to develop/maintain a dynamic learning environment. Additional duties include academic advising, student mentoring, and maintaining scholarly/creative activities, as well as college and university service. MFA is required, and two to three years of teaching experience beyond a graduate school Teaching Assistantship is preferred.

Capacity to teach several of the following subjects:
• Darkroom photography
• Digital photography and printing
• Alternative processes
• Documentary photography
• Applied lighting / studio lighting
• Photographic theory
• Thesis exhibition courses
• Professional practices of photography
• Photographic bookmaking
• Video or time-based media
• Sound and performance

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont's Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. Additionally, candidates must also upload an artist's statement, a portfolio of personal artwork (20 selections), and a portfolio of student artwork with project descriptions (20 selections).

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy. You will also be asked if you are affiliated with a faith community and if so, what is your involvement and how does it inspire your work.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont's mission is to develop diverse leaders of With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master's programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu

Review of applications will begin November 4th and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.