"Photography and Imaging, Professor"

The Department of Photography & Imaging at New York University, Tisch School the Arts seeks applicants for a tenured Full Professor position.

The Department of Photography and Imaging (DPI) in Tisch School of the Arts at New York University is a four-year B.F.A. program situated in New York City. Centered on the making and understanding of images, DPI offers students both the intensive focus of an arts curriculum while demanding a broad grounding in the liberal arts. Our department embraces multiple perspectives and approaches which encourages critical engagement both in and outside of the classroom. Our majors explore photo-based imagery as personal and cultural expression while working in virtually all modes of analog and digital photo-based image making, multimedia, new media, immersive, and post-photographic 3D simulation technologies. In addition to studio courses, our required critical studies courses include history, theory, critical studies across photography and digital media and other courses in museum studies and critical contemporary art practices. As a Photography & Imaging professor, you will work closely with students advising them in designing a rigorous program of study that challenges and expands the conceptual and technical boundaries of the medium. See www.tisch.nyu.edu/photo for more information.

Salary Range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for a full Professor position is $125,000 - $140,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months paid over 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

We are looking for candidates who are deeply involved with a creative practice in photography, imaging, and related media. Applicants should have an understanding of and engagement with 19th-21st century photographic practices and critical engagement with the humanities. We are interested in artists who can show evidence in their practice or teaching of a commitment to photo-based image making as a means to reflect and an intersectional approach to creative practice. The successful candidate will have a vibrant studio practice demonstrating innovation with regard to keeping up with a constantly changing field, and the ability to teach a range of undergraduate studio classes and have an interest in curriculum development, creative research, and leadership.

Qualifications:

1. MFA in Photography or equivalent related degree
2. Solid understanding of a range creative practice in photo-based processes
3. 5+ years teaching experience at the university level
4. Recognition in the field of photography and related media – exhibitions, publications, speaking engagements, etc.

Application requirements:

• A letter of application detailing qualifications;
• A current CV
• A teaching philosophy
• Future of Photography Statement
• 5-7 Sample syllabi that show your ability to teach both foundational classes and advanced topics
• PDF Portfolio of up to 20 professional works that represents your artist practice (Links within the pdf can also be supplied for video and web-based work)
• PDF Portfolio of 20 examples of student work (Links within the pdf can also be supplied for video and web-based work)
• The contact information for three professional references;
• Publications and/or exhibition record

All qualified internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, including Arts Professors.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early for full consideration.