"Temporary Faculty Position in Photography"

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Art & Design at Kutztown University invites applications for temporary full and/or part-time positions for Spring 2026 in Photography. Courses requiring coverage include (but are not limited to): undergraduate courses in photography, including Intro to Digital Photo, Intro to Darkroom Photo, and upper-level Photo Studio. We seek applicants committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Art & Design and across the university.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service. Courses are taught face-to-face for Spring 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree (MFA or MA) in Photography, Art, or related discipline required at time of application
• Strong professional portfolio of personal artwork
• Strong professional portfolio of student artwork
• College-level teaching experience of at least one year or equivalent in related coursework to be taught
• Experience managing darkroom and/or digital facilities
• For introductory digital photo and upper-level studio classes, proficiency in related digital software (including but not limited to Photoshop and Lightroom) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing darkroom and digital facilities.

Supplemental Information

To apply, please submit a letter of interest addressing position requirements and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, ten samples of personal artwork, ten samples of student artwork, and unofficial transcripts. Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities are required. Official transcripts are required at the time of the interview.

Application material should be submitted via our online system. Portfolio material should be submitted via Slideroom: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/login/program/86373

Review of applications begins October 7 and will continue until the position is filled. Address questions to Prof. Michael Covello, Search Chair, Department of Art and Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530; covello@kutztown.edu.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.