Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Communications, Webster University
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on February 6, 2023
Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Communications, Webster University
Description
Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography and Visual Communication
School of Communications
Webster University
The School of Communications at Webster University invites applications for a faculty position in Photography and Visual Communication across multiple media, including print, websites, apps, social media, and video. The successful candidate will have a broad base of experience and skills, able to teach the fundamentals of photography and photojournalism and the newest developments in visual storytelling. This new colleague will join us at an exciting time, in a newly remodeled facility, including the Kooyumjian Gallery of Photography, as we engage in major revisions and updating of both our photography and journalism programs, and may teach and advise students in those and other programs, depending on interests and skills. This visiting position may be renewed for a second year or converted to tenure track.
The School of Communications at Webster University prepares students to excel as skilled professionals in the global field of communications. We provide theory and practice in media courses framed within a liberal arts-based curriculum, augmented by personalized mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Fifteen distinct majors are available at the undergraduate level and master's degrees in five diverse fields of communications. We offer communications programs and course work on the Webster campuses in Geneva, Vienna, Leiden, Ghana, Athens, and our newest campus in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as well as in Saint Louis and online.
Location:
Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree, professional experience, teaching experience, and evidence of potential for academic career success are required; the MFA or PhD is preferred. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area or areas of specialization, and preferably, ability to bridge to other areas of study in the department and school. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses as appropriate, advise students, provide faculty service, and engage in professional development, including scholarship and creative activity. We are seeking a colleague whose experience and expertise complements that of our existing faculty, who brings new perspectives to discussions of curriculum revision and strategic planning. For more information see http://www.webster.edu/communications/.
Department
Electronic-Photog Media Dept-ELEC
Special Instructions For Applicant
Applicants should send: (1) a letter of interest that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and the School, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references, and (4) a link to a portfolio containing examples of professional work; additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit application materials through the job postings site https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite.
Physical Demands
Within the general range of a classroom environment, can include long periods of standing.
To apply, visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&prc=RMPOD3&r=5000891345506
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