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Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Photography and Video

Location: Sewanee, TN
Posted: November 11, 2025
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Contact

The University of the South, Sewanee
Sarah Sells
sasells@sewanee.edu
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN, 37383
9315981381
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Position Overview
The University of the South seeks a dynamic and innovative artist-educator for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies with specialization in Photography and Video. This position offers an exciting opportunity to teach and mentor students in a collaborative, close-knit liberal arts environment that values both artistic excellence and pedagogical innovation.

Position Appointment Details:

Visiting Faculty
Full-Time

Position Description
This position carries a 3/3 teaching load. Courses will include Introduction to Lens and Time-Based Media, 200/300 level courses in both Photography and Video, and Special Topics courses in Photography or Video.

The successful candidate will teach photography and video arts courses to majors and non-majors while supporting the department's mission to foster creative exploration, critical thinking, discourse, and technical proficiency in the visual arts. The position will also engage with art majors across the department, working in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and video by participating in student critiques, exhibitions, presentations, and mentoring students in their artistic development and career planning.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
Candidates should have an active professional art practice, a strong exhibition record, and teaching expertise in photography and video.

Education:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography, Video Art, New Media, or a closely related field

Experience:
Teaching experience at the graduate teaching assistant level (instructor of record) or beyond
Evidence of a strong professional record of creative research
Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction and student engagement
Experience with both digital and analog photographic processes
Proficiency in video production, editing, and post-production software
Technical Skills:
Advanced knowledge of digital photography workflows and software (Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom)

Proficiency in video production equipment and editing software (Premiere Pro, or equivalent)

Experience with digital imaging, color management, and printing processes



Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of contemporary art theory and criticism

Dedication to providing strong foundational-level skills in photo and video to undergraduate populations, both majors and non-majors

Fluency in additional digital media technologies


Application Requirements
Required Materials:
Cover Letter addressing teaching, creative practice, and interest in the position

Curriculum Vitae including education, exhibition record, teaching experience, and professional activities

Teaching Portfolio (PDF format) including:

Statement of teaching philosophy

Course syllabi and assignments

Student work examples (15-20 pieces, including details of images. Include descriptions of work with titles, dates, media, and sizes)

Creative Portfolio (PDF format) showcasing recent work in photography and/or video (15-20 pieces, including details of images. Include descriptions of work with titles, dates, media, and sizes.)

Artist Statement describing current creative practice and research interests

Names of Three People willing to write Letters of Recommendation by people familiar with teaching and creative work



Optional Materials:
Links to online portfolios or professional websites

Examples of curriculum development or innovative teaching practices


File Upload Guidelines:
Supported file types in the applicant tracking system, NeoEd, include: doc, docx, gif, jpe, jpeg, jpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, rtf, and txt.
The maximum allowed file size for each upload is 10 MB.


Video Submissions:
If including video content in either the Teaching Portfolio or Creative Portfolio, please provide text links to Vimeo or YouTube within your PDF documents. This applicant tracking system will not support your video files.

Application Process
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Applications should be submitted electronically via the University of the South Careers website. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.


Supplemental Information
Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
Faculty Travel Funds
Access to college facilities and resources
Faculty housing assistance (if available)

For questions about this position, please contact:

Jessica Wohl

Chair, Department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies

The University of the South

jewohl@sewanee.edu

Applications due by December 31, 2025