Assistant Professor of Instruction and Program Head, Photography (Full-time, Non-Tenure Track)

Open Position: Assistant Professor of Instruction and Program Head, Photography (Full-time, Non-Tenure Track)

Art Department

The Photography Program in the Department of Art at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty appointment.  The position will start on appointment, depending on availability, or Fall 2024. The initial appointment will end June 30, 2026. This appointment may be renewed. 

The successful candidate will serve in the Art Department as the Head of the Photography Program. We seek an educator and artist with broad knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices and a comprehensive understanding of technical, critical, and theoretical issues within the expanded field of photography. 

The Art Department encompasses a wide range of philosophies and practices, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary methods to historical processes, and is grounded in a philosophy of social commitment within the ever-evolving fields of hybrid practices for creative investigation and expression. The ideal candidate for this position will be a student-centered educator and a lens-based artist who will oversee the daily operations of the program and make substantive contributions to ongoing curricular revisions to help maintain the school’s competitive edge in research and teaching of digital media. 

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching. The position requires teaching a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The workload is comprised of teaching and instruction, administrative and program management responsibilities, and service to the program, department, and school. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, contributing to discussions about department and program issues, and participation in end-of-semester reviews for program operations. Presence on campus for at least three days per week is expected. 

Since 1935, Tyler School of Art and Architecture has offered students the combination of a world-renowned faculty and the expansive resources of Temple University, a large, urban research institution. Tyler’s programs encompass a wide range of areas in the study of art, design, art history, art education, and architecture. In each program, students work in small learning communities, while also benefiting from state-of-the-art facilities, a rigorous curriculum, and a large, diverse campus community. 

Philadelphia has deep artistic traditions, a wide range of cultural organizations, and a thriving contemporary art scene. Beyond Philadelphia, the city makes for an affordable and convenient home base to access other major cities with flourishing arts, culture, and architectural communities such as New York City and Washington, DC.  

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have an MFA or PhD, a growing record of exhibition and/or publication, demonstrated teaching excellence, and an ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators. A minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience, or the equivalent, is preferred. 

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusivity in both its community and its curricula. Women, people of color, and other candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Review of applications begins on March 1, 2024. The position remains open until filled. Please visit https://temple.slideroom.com/#/Login to create an account and upload the following materials. For technical assistance, email support@slideroom.com 

  • Cover letter of intent  
  • Curriculum Vitae  
  • 20 examples of your visual work 
  • Optional: PhD thesis  
  • 20 examples of student work  
  • Statement of teaching philosophy  
  • Two sample syllabi  
  • Three references with contact information: address, phone number, and email address 

Finalists must also be prepared to submit course evaluations, official academic transcripts, and three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead. No letters are required in the initial application. If notifying references, please advise them that a letter of reference will be required if you are a finalist for the position. The additional finalist requirements are due two weeks after the campus visit.  

Questions can be directed to Search Committee Chair Sharyn O’Mara sharyn.omara@temple.edu.