Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Art- Photography and Video Arts

deo 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, 2027 Position Appointment Details: Faculty Art Department Tenure-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 Responsibilities Departmental 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 Qualifications MFA in Photography, Video Art, New Media, or a closely related field Minimum of two years of teaching experience beyond the graduate level Active exhibition record demonstrating a trajectory of increasing recognition Experience managing both analog and digital photography labs Proficiency in video production, editing, and post-production Advanced knowledge of digital photography workflows and software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro or equivalent) Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction and student engagement Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of contemporary art theory and criticism Commitment to foundational instruction in photography and video for both majors and non-majors Fluency in additional digital media technologies Supplemental Information Application Requirements Please include the following as one or more PDF files Initial Application 1. Cover letter addressing teaching, creative practice, service engagement, and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae 3.

Teaching portfolio with 15–20 examples of student work (include titles, dates, media, sizes, and brief descriptions) 4. Creative portfolio with 15–20 examples of recent work in photography and/or video (include titles, dates, media, sizes, and brief descriptions) 5. Artist statement describing current creative practice and research interests Semi-Finalist Stage (by invitation) 1. Statement of teaching philosophy 2.

Course syllabi and sample assignments 3. Three professional references familiar with both teaching and creative work Optional Materials •Links to online portfolios or professional websites •Examples of curriculum development or innovative teaching practices Application Process Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 Applications should be submitted electronically through NeoEd. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

For questions about this position, please contact: Jessica Wohl Professor of Art Chair, Department of Art The University of the South [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of the South, familiarly known as “Sewanee,” is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.

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