Time-Based Media Studio Professor — Creative Tech Teaching

New Media Caucus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Time-based Media in the Studio Art Department, beginning July 1, 2027. The candidate will teach time-based media, video, and animation at introductory and advanced levels, contributing to Digital Arts and Cinema Media Studies, with preferred ability to teach photography early on.

Minimum MFA and two years teaching at the college level are required.

Qualifications

• MFA and a minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level.
• Ability to teach video and animation at introductory and advanced levels.
• Contribute to Digital Arts, Cinema Media Studies and related interdisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in the first year and five courses thereafter.
• Develop and teach time-based media courses and related curricula.
• Contribute to departmental offerings and interdisciplinary programs.

Skills

Time-based media

Video

Animation

Photography

Education

MFA

Job description

Assistant Professor of Time-based Media (Studio Art Department)

The Art Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek candidates with an expertise in time-based media as an artistic practice, and who integrate analog and emergent technologies in their practice and curricula. The candidate will be expected to teach video and animation at both the introductory and advanced level, and contribute to shared departmental courses, including our junior and senior level curricula, and to the College’s interdisciplinary programs in Digital Arts and Cinema Media Studies. Preference will be given to candidates that can also teach photography at the introductory level.

MFA and a minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level required. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $100,360. Candidates should submit a letter of application stating their motivation for teaching at a small, liberal arts college as well as their vision for the role of time-based media in a visual art program, curriculum vitae, a PDF with links and descriptions to up to 10 of their own time-based works, a PDF with links and descriptions to up to 20 time-based works by former students, syllabi for an introductory and advanced level course in time-based media, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Letters will only be requested of finalists. Materials should be addressed to Robert Knight, Search Committee Chair via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/192288 . Questions regarding the search may be directed to Robert Knight at [e-mail]. Applications will begin to be considered on November 15, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

About Hamilton College
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum ( https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum ). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).