Assistant Professor Photography

University of North Georgia · Gainesville, United States

Photography Faculty Position

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Photography faculty position in the Department of Visual Arts to begin fall 2027. Job responsibilities will be on the Gainesville campus. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester, hold office hours, maintain studio space and equipment, assist advisees, service on departmental and institutional committees, pursue professional development/continuing education for emerging software, and focus on pedagogies that foster student success and workforce readiness. Demonstrate a successful record (and commitment to) teaching in a creative environment or equivalent industry experience that is transferrable to the classroom. Responsibilities include expectations for teaching, scholarship and service.

Required Qualifications: M.F.A. in Visual Art or equivalent industry experience and expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated skills in the following: Digital and darkroom photography.

Preferred Qualifications: The ability and willingness to teach on-line and interdisciplinary courses are also preferred.

Required Documents to Attach: Resume / Curriculum Vitae that includes a hyperlink to a digital portfolio that includes both professional and student work (if applicable). Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Transcripts Contact information for three professional references.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.