Assistant Professor, Photography

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bowling Green State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Photography Area faculty position beginning August 9, 2027. Candidates should hold an MFA or terminal degree in photography and have demonstrated experience teaching traditional and digital photographic processes, with secondary expertise in video and digital imaging.

The School of Art emphasizes experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in photography or related area.
• University-level experience teaching traditional and digital photography.
• Documented record of exhibitions, residencies, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teach traditional and digital photography courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide leadership for the Photography Area and contribute to video/digital imaging offerings.
• Advise internships and supervise capstone and research projects; mentor student work.

Skills

Teaching photography

Video & digital imaging

Exhibitions & residencies

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MFA in photography or equivalent

Job description

The School of Art at Bowling Green State University seeks a dynamic teacher and artist to lead its Photography Area. Candidates should possess experience teaching traditional and digital photographic processes with secondary expertise in video and digital imaging. This is a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment with a start date of August 9, 2027.

Established in 1940, the School of Art supports traditional and emerging studio and scholarly practices across five academic divisions: Art History, Studio Art, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Art Education. The School offers a BA Art degree with specializations in Art History, Studio Art and Digital Art; BFA degrees in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Digital Arts and Art Education; MA degrees in Art History and Art Education (online); an MFA degree with specializations in Two-Dimensional Studies, Three-Dimensional Studies and Digital Arts; and a MDes degree in Integrative Design(hybrid/online). The RING Center for Experiential Learning, established two years ago through a major gift, has opened an exciting new chapter in the School of Art’s history. The RING Center provides funding to enable every School of Art student, regardless of their economic circumstances, to engage in significant experiential learning activities such as travel to conferences and workshops, study abroad, and creative and scholarly research.

The School of Art is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university’s strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world’s challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed Jeffrey Snyder (Oct 13, 2026 10:36:11 EDT) 10/13/2026 to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean’s Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and supportive working environment.

In addition to formal teaching, faculty foster student success through academic advising, supervision of internships, and supervision of capstone and research projects. Tenure-track faculty must also maintain a creative research record commensurate with the School’s RPT guidelines and engage in School of Art, University and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in photography or related area (i.e. digital arts, video, new media). Applicants whose degrees are in progress may apply, but all the requirements for the degree must be satisfied before the position start date.
• University-level experience teaching traditional and digital photography (as a Teaching Assistant, Instructor of record, or guest lecturer).
• Documented record of professional achievement through exhibitions, residencies, and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of university-level experience teaching photography (traditional and digital) courses.
• Experience teaching video, and digital imaging courses.
• Experience with narrative formats and digital illustration, as evident in professional portfolio
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and collaboration, as evident in professional portfolio

Application Materials Required

• Letter of Interest
• Current Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Statement centered on student success
• 15-20 examples of student work (submitted as a URL or consolidated and organized PDF)
• 15-20 examples of creative work (submitted as a URL or consolidated and organized PDF)
• Names and Contact information of three (3) professional references.

Transcript Requirements

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. The search finalist will be required to submit official transcripts. BGSU policy requires finalists to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

November 15, 2026

Salary & Benefits

Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information

Please direct questions about the application process to the Photography Search Committee Chair, John Balistreri ([e-mail])

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [e-mail]. BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents