University of Colorado Boulder · 1 month ago
Assistant Professor in Photography and the History of Photography
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Photography and the History of Photography. The selected candidate will teach classes in photographic art practice and the history of photography, while maintaining an active research or creative practice agenda.
Universities
Responsibilities
Teach four courses per academic year, which include 3 courses in photographic art practices and 1 course in history of photography
Contribute to and strengthen the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, collaborate with faculty to expand online offerings, and advise graduate and upper-level undergraduate students
Maintain an active career as a professional artist, demonstrated through exhibitions, publications, grants, awards, and other forms of peer-reviewed recognition
Participate actively in departmental and college governance, serve on committees, and contribute to service activities at the college, campus, community, and professional levels—locally, nationally, and internationally
Qualification
Required
The minimum qualification for this position is the Master of Fine Art degree or equivalent qualifications
An accomplished record as an artist, including exhibitions, residencies, grants, publications, critical recognition, or commissions
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to create inclusive learning environments for all students representing a range of diverse backgrounds and collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of teaching experience as the instructor of record in a comparable academic educational institution
Candidates whose teaching, research, or creative work engages AI image-generating tools are also desirable
Benefits
Generous studio space in the Visual Arts Complex
The final candidate may be eligible to receive relocation funds, start-up library funds, and start-up research funds subject to university policy.
Tenure-track faculty are eligible for benefits, including gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, and professional development.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
Leadership Team
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