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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING – TENURE TRACK

Description:

This role is one of several new appointments within Tisch School of the Arts, emphasizing representation in the arts as part of the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative.

The Department of Photography & Imaging at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts is seeking an Assistant Professor for a Tenure Track position. We are in search of individuals who are extensively engaged in a creative practice involving Photography, Imaging, and related mediums. Candidates should demonstrate a comprehension of and involvement with historical and modern issues as well as the liberal arts. We are particularly interested in artists who can present evidence within their practice or teaching of a dedication to photo-based image creation as a means to acknowledge and celebrate diversity and intersectionality, while also addressing racism, gender bias, and all types of intolerance. The ideal candidate will possess a dynamic studio practice, exhibit innovation in keeping pace with an ever-evolving field, the capacity to instruct a range of undergraduate studio courses, and an enthusiasm for curriculum development and leadership.

Qualifications:

1. MFA in Photography or a comparable related degree

2. Strong grasp of a variety of creative practices in photo-based processes

3. More than 3 years of teaching experience

4. Notable recognition within the photography and related media fields – exhibitions, publications, guest speaking, etc.

The Department of Photography and Imaging (DPI) at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University offers a four-year B.F.A. program located in New York City. Focused on the creation and comprehension of images, DPI provides students with an intense concentration on the arts curriculum while requiring a broad foundation in the liberal arts. Our department values diverse perspectives and methodologies, encouraging critical engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Our majors examine photo-based imagery as avenues for personal and cultural expression while working across nearly all forms of analog and digital photo-based image creation, multimedia, new media, immersive, and post-photographic 3D simulation technologies. As a professor of Photography & Imaging, you will collaborate closely with students, guiding them in constructing a challenging program of study that pushes and expands the conceptual and technical limits of the medium. Visit www.tisch.nyu.edu/photo for further details.

Application Instructions: For complete details and directions on how to apply, please see

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications;

• An updated CV;

• Statements on your vision for the future of photography and your teaching philosophy;

• Sample syllabi;

• A digital portfolio featuring examples of recent creative work as well as work produced by students

• Contact details for three professional references;

• A diversity statement addressing the candidate’s beliefs regarding diversity and their experience with or teaching diverse populations.

NYU stands as an Equal Opportunity Employer, steadfast in its commitment to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity at every level of its recruitment and hiring processes, irrespective of age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship, color, creed, disability, status as a domestic violence victim, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, genetic predisposition, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision-making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected criterion. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions at all levels.