MTSU Photography/Digital Imaging, Tenure-Track Faculty

[Bill Kumpf]

This may be the wrong tread. Please move it if needed.

Just a note:

It appears that Middle Tennessee State University has a photography faculty postion open.

MTSU Photography/Digital Imaging, Tenure-Track Faculty

http://lum4prod.mtsu.edu/cp/render.U...chool/schedule

[Kirk Gittings]

Bill, that link timed out.

[Bill Kumpf]

MTSU is in Murfreesboro, TN just south of Nashville. Nice place...


Job Title Photography/Digital Imaging, Tenure-Track Faculty Requisition Number 1714 Job Description Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Photography/Digital Imaging

The Department of Electronic Media Communication in the College of Mass Communication invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Photography/Digital Imaging at the rank of Assistant/ Associate Professor.

Position starts August 1, 2011.

Duties: This faculty position typically teaches four courses in photography each semester; advises students; participates in the oversight and maintenance of the photography labs; and serves on departmental, college, and university committees. Additionally, this faculty position will actively participate in photography curriculum and course development. Excellence in teaching, research and/or creative activity, and service is required of all MTSU faculty. MTSU seeks candidates committed to using integrative technologies in teaching. Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree in field expected by appointment date. Training and experience in visual media and/or art expected.

The Master of Fine Arts in Photography required. A Master's Degree, with significant national/ international professional practice will be considered equivalent to the MFA. The successful candidate will teach beginning and advanced courses in traditional and digital photography, and is expected to demonstrate proficiency in B/W and Color chemical processes, and all aspects of digital photography from capture to output, including scanning and wide format printing. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated expertise is preferred in at least one of the following areas: Documentary; Studio Lighting; Large Format Photography, and Digital Photography. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests as "Other Document", and contact information for 3 Professional References as Other Document 2.

Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees and three letters of reference, specific to the position, will be required if selected for an on-campus interview. The Department is also requesting relevant samples of professional work both Traditional and Digital Photography (student and personal) prior to an on-campus interview. These may be attached as optional documents or be mailed to Professor Marc Barr, Photography/Digital Imaging Search Committee Chair, Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Electronic Media Communication, Box 58, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. If you have position related questions, please contact Professor Marc Barr at 615-898-5628.

Proof of U.S. citizenship OR eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at 615-898-2424.

MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer. Women, ethnic minorities, and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Department Electronic Media Communication Salary Range Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. Job Open Date 03-10-2011 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Is this position Grant Funded? No Job Category Faculty Job Type Tenure-track (Faculty) Skills Testing Application Review Date 04-12-2011