Assistant Professor, Studio Art (Photography)

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Studio Art (Photography)

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

School of Arts, Media, & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Art & Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track position at the rank of  Assistant Professor of Studio Art (Photography) to begin Fall 2027. The Department seeks a motivated and collaborative educator and practicing artist with expertise in digital and analogue photography who is enthusiastic about teaching at a student-centered university. Candidates must demonstrate  a record of research, scholarly and/or creative activity, college-level teaching experience, and a commitment to engaging in service activity with university and professional communities.  Upon appointment, the teaching load will consist of 2 courses per semester, with one 3-course semester every two years. This load includes release time for research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate photography courses, participating in departmental meetings, and contributing to BFA and MFA reviews. Additional studio responsibilities involve managing the photo labs, including overseeing facilities and equipment, purchasing supplies, implementing training and safety protocols, and supervising student workers.

About the Department

The Department of Art & Design is committed to cross-disciplinary and collaborative initiatives, fostering community engagement, and mentoring students to become professionally driven artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders. The department offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Bachelor of Arts in Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification, and Master of Fine Arts. Exhibition spaces include the Weil Gallery, located in the Center for the Arts building on campus, and the Larry Urban Gallery at 223 N. Chaparral Street. The university’s location also provides convenient access to the metropolitan centers of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio-Grande Valley expanding opportunities for cultural engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop curriculum and instructional strategies that prepare students for advanced studies, and in pursuit of a range of art or art-related opportunities within the region and beyond.

About the University

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications: 

• Master of Fine Arts with demonstrated expertise in Photography
• Evidence of active exhibition record demonstrating a sustained creative research practice
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university or college level  
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching analogue and digital photography courses (undergraduate and graduate levels)
• Knowledge of current safety and health standards in photography lab spaces
• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented work environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with mentoring and providing leadership to undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines 
• Knowledge of trends and demonstrable expertise in the history, theory, and contemporary field of photography 
• At least 3 years of teaching experience beyond graduate school

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• Letter of Interest
• Teaching Philosophy (single page)
• Research Statement (single page)
• Scholarly/Creative Research Activity Statement
• Curriculum Vitae 
• A PDF file with twenty images of personal work and/or a link to an online portfolio 
• A PDF file with twenty images of student work with brief descriptions of assignments, course titles, and years completed
• Three professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email
• Unofficial transcripts

Application deadline: Thursday, December 31st, 2026

Position start date: Fall 2027

For more information, contact the Interim Chair of the Department of Art & Design, Michael Sollitto ([email protected]), or Committee Chair, Assistant Professor - Art, Jennifer Arnold ([email protected])

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.