Teaching Assistant Professor of Photography
Teaching Assistant Professor of Photography
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Job Description
The Boise State Department of Art Design and Visual Studies works within diverse cultural and visual contexts. We value inclusivity and experimentation encourage risktaking and advance knowledge in our field through research and practice.
The faculty embraces traditional and contemporary approaches toward materials forms techniques and ideas while always seeking the refinements innovations and inversions that allow art to convey meaning and agency. We share with our students the physical and intellectual experience of art and craft and assist them with acquiring the skills and knowledge to practice as artists teachers theorists historians designers and illustrators.
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 candidates research interests.
Department overview:
The Department of Art Design and Visual Studies at Boise State University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art position in Photography. This is a fulltime nine month academic appointment starting Fall 2025.
About Boise State:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography Digital Photography Digital Media or a related visual arts field
Proficient knowledge of analog and digital photography processes including blackandwhite darkroom techniques film processing
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Lightroom etc. for artistic production
Experience in digital lab operations and inkjet printing techniques
An ability to integrate both the history of photography and contemporary theory into teaching and practice
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of alternative photographic processes
Collegelevel teaching experience
A record of professional accomplishment with a portfolio of professional work exhibitions and/or publications
Community engagement and service is highly desirable
Required application materials:
Please note that our application system will only allow for the upload of 5 documents including CV/resume and Cover letter. Please consolidate files or link on a single document where necessary.
Cover letter stating your interests and qualifications as well as your teaching experience
Resume or curriculum vitae
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.
Artist Statement
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
Closing Date:
Position will remain open until filled with review to begin on January 31 2025
For questions regarding this position please contact
Salary and Benefits:
Salary of $60000 9 month contract)
Our standard faculty contract is a 9month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly renewable contract unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a bestinclass 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 healthrelated insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees spouses and their dependents
Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
See our full benefits page for more information
Employment Type
Full Time
