Position Description

The School of Art Art History Design at the University of Washington welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Photo/Media BA Program and the New Genres MFA Program to start in September 2025. This position is 100% full-time with a 9-month service period. As per the University of Washington's Diversity Blueprint, the institution prioritizes attracting and retaining a diverse faculty that reflects our student population. UW has more than 60,000 students, including 31% first-generation college students, over 30% Pell Grant-eligible students, and over 31,000 faculty and staff from over 70 countries across its three campuses. Candidates from communities underrepresented in the faculty of the Division of Art at the University of Washington are especially encouraged to apply.

This position will teach in Photo/Media and expanded fields, and demonstrate college-level teaching expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the contemporary art landscape--encompassing its political, theoretical, historical, and technical dimensions. Specializations could include, but are not limited to: photography, video, sound, emerging technologies, installation, or performance.

The successful candidate will teach studio-based classes and contribute to service and curriculum development in the Undergraduate Photo/Media and New Genres Programs as well as the New Genres MFA Graduate Program, and the Division of Art. This position will be expected to engage in research-driven practice and to facilitate collaborations across disciplines, university units, and with community partners.

The Photo/Media and New Genres Programs advance formal and technical knowledge as well as emphasize individual research, critical thinking, experimentation, and an active engagement with issues in contemporary art. Facilities include B/W darkrooms, large-format digital printers, sound studio, analogue and digital cameras, professional video cameras, lighting equipment, and various editing suites along with multiple student galleries, graduate studios, a lighting studio, and classrooms.

Salary Range: Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $9,100 - $10,400 per month on a 9-month basis ($81,900 - $93,600 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Fine Arts or other relevant field. Candidates will evidence a strong professional record of creative research and teaching expertise.

Instructions

Please submit a letter of interest, CV, a PDF portfolio containing a maximum of 20 images and/or link to a portfolio of work, artist statement, statement of teaching philosophy, and diversity statement. Shortlisted candidates will submit three confidential letters of reference.

All materials must be submitted via Interfolio. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2024. For more information about the School of Art Art History Design, please visit https://art.washington.edu/. Questions about this position may be addressed to the Photo/Media Search Chair at [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].