Assistant Professor of Photography

Assistant Professor of Photography

Job ID: 295650
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653> policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct>. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Department Information

The Department of Art is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and university and community service.

Job Summary

The Department of Art in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia College & State University seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor of Photography.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Teaching Responsibilities
- Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
- Regular course meetings and instruction
- Mentoring students
- Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development
- Publications (editing, citations)
- Presentations at professional meetings
- Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
- Current work in circulation or in progress
- Grants received or applied for
- Membership and participation in professional organizations
- Other professional service of development activities

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution
- Committee memberships and offices
- Programs directed and advised
- Participation in special programs or projects
- Other service in the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A terminal degree (MFA) in Photography or a closely related field is required and must be in hand at the time of appointment.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Required Experience
Demonstrated teaching experience at the post-secondary level

Proficiency in traditional and contemporary fine art photography practices, including:
o Analog and digital capture
o Darkroom processes
o Studio and alternative lighting
o Inkjet and traditional photographic printing
o Critical approaches to lens-based media

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Digital Media, including digital photography, multimedia, and computer-based imaging.

Ability to teach one or more of the Foundation courses such as Drawing, 2D Design and Introduction to Computer Arts.

Ability to oversee, operate and maintain photography studios and related facilities, with proficiency in both analog (film) and digital equipment.

Evidence of staying current with evolving technologies and practices in photography and digital media.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
A terminal degree (MFA) in Photography or a closely related field is required and must be in hand at the time of the appointment.

Preferred Experience
Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience beyond the graduate level.

Evidence of methodological innovation and effective, creative teaching strategies.

Record of scholarly activity, exhibitions, publications, or other creative work.

Proposed Salary

The salary range would start at a minimum of $60,000.00 to a maximum of $63,000.00.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of References - Three professional references with contact information
• Digital Portfolio (pdf and /or a website link) containing:
  • Student Work containing 20 examples
  • Professional and research work containing 20 examples
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship.

Engage in continuous professional development.

Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities.

Solve problems and make data-driven decisions.

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service.

Demonstrate leadership and take initiative.

Adapt to changing institutional needs.

Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Ability to teach one or more of the Foundations courses such as Drawing, 2D Design, and or Introduction to Computer Arts.

Ability to oversee, operate, and maintain photography studios and related facilities, with proficiency in both analog (film) and digital equipment.

KNOWLEDGE
Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends.

Curriculum design and program outcome alignment.

Assessment methods and student learning measurement.

Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific).

Academic policies, procedures, and ethics.

Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles.

Educational technology and learning management systems.

Foundations coursework including Drawing, 2D Design, and "Introduction to Computer Arts".

SKILLS
Teaching:

Course design and delivery.

Learning activity development and facilitation.

Technology integration and LMS proficiency.

Instructional adaptation.

Assessment:

Valid assessment instrument development.

Constructive feedback provision.

Data analysis for instructional improvement.

Communication:

Clear verbal and written communication.

Professional presentation abilities.

Active listening and collaboration.

Technology:

Discipline-relevant software proficiency.

Multimedia and presentation tools.

Basic troubleshooting capabilities.

USG Core Values

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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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