Assistant Professor, Photography

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bowling Green State University’s School of Art invites a dynamic teacher and artist to lead the Photography Area. This is a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment with a start date of August 9, 2027.

The School supports traditional and emerging practices across five divisions and offers multiple degree programs including BA, BFA, MA, MFA, and MDes. The successful candidate will teach traditional and digital photography with secondary expertise in video and digital imaging, contribute to

Qualifications

• MFA or terminal degree in photography or related area.
• University-level experience teaching traditional and digital photography.
• Documented record of exhibitions, residencies, and presentations.
• 2 years of university-level teaching photography; video and digital imaging courses.
• Experience with narrative formats and digital illustration; interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach traditional and digital photography; advise student work and projects.
• Supervise internships, capstones and research projects.
• Engage in creative research and service within the School and University.

Skills

Teaching photography

Video

Digital imaging

Narrative formats

Digital illustration

Interdisciplinary research

Education

MFA or equivalent terminal degree in photography

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.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

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.

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])

Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

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 [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