OPEN CALL:Seeking Assistant Professor of Studio Art Photography

Assistant Professor in Photography (tenure track), position # 6574
The SMU Meadows Division of Art invites nominations and applications for an opportunity to be involved in the shaping of a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum in Art. As a faculty committed to interdisciplinary dialogue, we are interested in an artist and educator working dynamically within photography and its position within contemporary art. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses. Other responsibilities include graduate teaching and advising the Division of Art’s technician to support and maintain photography labs and related equipment and facilities.

Minimum qualifications
–An MFA or equivalent in art
–An active professional practice within the field of photography
–Proficiency in both black and white darkroom techniques and digital photographic processes
–An understanding of contemporary art and the theory and history of photography
–One year full-time teaching at university level

Preferred qualifications
–Two years full-time teaching at university level
–A demonstration of an artistic practice and/or teaching that can integrate photography with the broad practices of contemporary art

Applications must include
–Letter of application highlighting the candidate’s accomplishments
–Artist statement describing the artist’s work in relation to historical and contemporary photographic practices
–Teaching statement
–CV
–Contact information of three references
–20 work samples

Applications must be submitted via Slideroom by January 15, 2019. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Start Date: August 2019.

Information: James Sullivan

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