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 (Michael.sollitto@tamucc.edu), or
Committee Chair, Assistant Professor - Art, Jennifer Arnold
(jennifer.arnold@tamucc.edu)

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.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Assistant-Professor--Studio-Art--Photography-_R-097995-1

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