Human Resources

Keeny Hall 418

P.O. Box 3173

Ruston, Louisiana  71272

 

318-257-2235

 Position Announcement

Position:  Photographer, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Begin September 2008

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary:  Competitive

Qualifications

1) MFA in Photography 2) active exhibiting artist with a record of artistic achievement 3) knowledge of Macintosh computers, relevant software and Epson printers 4) ability to teach traditional film photography, alternative processes and digital imaging from a fine arts and commercial perspective 5) ability to teach foundation courses. Strong candidates will possess a record of teaching and professional experience in the field, as well as a solid record of creative achievement. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of and experience with the Macintosh platform as well as all relevant design software including Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will involve teaching introductory, advanced, and graduate photography courses including the history of photography as well as the development and expansion of the digital imaging curriculum. Participation in curriculum development, academic advising, committee work within the School of Art and the University will be included in this position. The candidate will be expected to interact with both undergraduate and graduate students. Minor maintenance of computer labs and network, participation in curriculum development, academic advising, and committee work within the School of Art and across campus are also components of the position.

Location

Louisiana Tech, a university of 11,000 students, is located in Ruston, with a population of 25,000. It is sixty miles from Shreveport/Bossier City, and thirty miles from Monroe/West Monroe - cities of 250,000 and 100,000 respectively.

Our Program

The School of Art is one of the largest units within the College of Liberal Arts. The School has four hundred art majors in the following degree programs: BFA and MFA in Communication Design, Photography, and Studio. Our programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
See details of our program at www.art.latech.edu

Application Procedure

Send letter of application with a statement of your teaching philosophy, resume, twenty images of personal work and twenty images of student work on a CD (Mac formatted), copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a list of three current references. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Mail applications to:
Chair, Photography Search Committee
School of Art PO Box 3175w
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272

Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. AA/EOE/WMA.

Louisiana Tech University is committed to the principle of providing the opportunity for learning and development of all qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age disability, marital status, or veteran status for admission to, participation in, or employment in the programs and activities which the University sponsors or operates. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations concerning accessibility or application materials/procedures should contact the Human Resources Office for assistance. Telephone (318) 257-2235.