"Photography Lab Manager"

Job Details

Location: San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Photography Lab Manager

Posting Number: 2026140

Department: School of Art and Design

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $4,166.67

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• BFA in Photography or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of current trends and techniques in contemporary photography that includes technical knowledge of both analog and digital photo equipment and processes.
• Experience working in a photography lab, ideally in a university context.
• Skilled with a variety of basic tools with an ability to diagnose and repair digital and analog equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy and bulky items up to 40lbs.
• Ability to travel locally in personal vehicle to pick-up materials and supplies for the Photography program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of advanced photo lab experience beyond the undergraduate level
• Record of functioning and performing effectively in a managerial role, effectively addressing issues with constructive feedback, communication and coaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including flexibility and collegiality.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability working with and understanding the needs of artists in a fluid academic and creative environment.
• Supervisory and budget experience and an ability to follow detailed policies and procedures.
• Website maintenance and institutional social media experience.

Job Description:

The Photography Lab Manager provides technical and managerial assistance to the Photography program in the School of Art & Design, ensuring a safe and productive working environment that supports teaching and the creative endeavors of students and faculty.

Job Duties:

• Oversee all operations and maintenance of the Photography Labs and Facilities under direction of program coordinator and faculty, including the gallery space, studio, darkroom, digital labs, and all equipment.
• Develop and implement policy, processes, and health and safety protocols for usage of darkroom and darkroom chemistry, equipment, equipment checkout, and facilities to support faculty and students.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty and students, including lab and safety training, troubleshooting equipment issues, assisting students in post-production and printing, and providing demos and workshops in consultation with faculty where needed.
• Track and manage the program budget and manage purchasing for the program.
• Transporting photographic equipment and materials between campus buildings and occasionally picking-up materials from regional suppliers.
• Research, implement, and maintain printing machines, photography, lighting, and darkroom and equipment, tools, supplies, and work area for the purpose of ensuring a safe work environment and the availability of equipment and supplies.
• Interview, hire, train, manage, and evaluate student employees.
• Coordination and scheduling of Photography BFA Portfolio Reviews.
• Manage Photography program website and social media.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Application Documents:

1. A cover letter addressing qualifications
2. Resume
3. Contact information for three professional references
4. 5 photographic work examples in a single PDF file. When submitting the work examples, please include no more than 5 works demonstrating your interest in the medium.

Job Open Date: 11/14/2025

Job Close Date: 12/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55052

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55052 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.