Visiting Assistant Professor - Photography

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts welcomes applications for a full time benefited one-year renewable contract Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography position.  Qualified candidates will have the ability to coordinate a Photography curriculum and teach a range of Photography processes from traditional black and white darkroom techniques to digital photography.  They will be able to run a digital lab with large format printers along with a darkroom for processing and printing black and white film. Their experience should include teaching in a Photography curriculum, familiarity with various Photography pedagogies and approaches, and teaching students in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate would also be able to teach in a secondary area, such as 2D, Color Theory, and/or 3D Foundations, or other studio areas of expertise as needed. Desired skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate orally, in writing and digitally; experience working in a collaborative team of educators; experience working with non-traditional students, first generation students, and students with disabilities; and experience in professional organizations. The successful candidate will incorporate equitable classroom policies such as encouraging inclusion and representation of diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple methods of content delivery including in-person, online and hybrid modalities.

The Photography area emphasizes the technical side of image capture, editing and printing both digitally and in the darkroom before moving students on to larger scale, more conceptual projects. While introductory courses emphasize image capture and work flow, upper division courses will introduce students to a broad range of alternative process and subject themed courses ranging from, but not exclusive to, book photography to wet plate to landscape and portrait, depending on the strengths of the teacher.

The Visual Arts Building, a state-of-the-art Leed Certified construction, was completed in 2012 and provides individual office and faculty studio space in the building and near the Photography classrooms.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree in Fine Arts (ex: Master of Fine Arts)
• 2 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated active professional practice and proficiency in a range of studio techniques applicable to Photography and Foundations curricula
• Oversee and maintain Photography Area classroom and equipment including black and white darkroom equipment, digital SLR cameras, digital photo lab with Mac computers, and large format photo printers
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and coordinate teaching with other instructors

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated 2 years teaching experience post-graduation is preferred
• Proficiency in and ability to teach in secondary areas of Digital Media and/or Visual Communication Design
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ongoing engagement in scholarly, creative, and/or professional activities
• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support students from all backgrounds in the classroom and department

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load for the academic year including ART 2255: Introduction to Photography - Digital, ART 2265: Introduction to Photography - Black and White, ART 3265: Intermediate Photography, ART 4265: Photography III, and Foundations classes as needed.  Note: Intermediate Photography and Photography III courses are normally stacked and taught at the same time.
• Oversee and maintain the Photography area classroom and equipment. Manage the inventory and purchase of materials and supplies.
• Provide service to the department.
• Mentor BFA students and work closely with work-study students and post-undergraduate assistants as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees