Assistant Professor of Art

Assistant Professor of Art (Photography and Video Emphasis)

Position Summary
Wesleyan College seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Art with a three year renewable contract specializing in photography, video and/or digital media beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach across photography and video courses while contributing to the foundations curriculum and collaborating with interdisciplinary programs such as Advertising Marketing and Communication, Arts Management, and the Culture, Literature, and Media program.

We seek a dynamic educator who brings creative and technical expertise in contemporary photographic and video practices and who is equally enthusiastic about helping students build strong visual foundations. The ideal candidate values collaboration, interdisciplinary approaches, and inclusive teaching in a small liberal arts environment. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to shape a growing digital media program to best meet the needs of our students and interests of the professional field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 21 credit hour course load including photography, video, and foundation-level studio courses (e.g., Two-Dimensional Design).
• Mentor students in Studio Art and related interdisciplinary majors.
• Engage students in critical thinking, visual literacy, and technical skill development in both digital and traditional processes.
• Contribute to curriculum development that integrates creative and applied approaches to lens-based media.
• Participate in departmental activities, exhibitions, and committee work (beginning in the second year).
• Maintain an active creative practice or professional record in photography, video, or related media.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in photography, video, or design.
• High quality portfolio of professional work and technical ability.
• Experience using DSLR or mirrorless cameras and managing digital workflows
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary practice in photography and video and digital techniques and software applications for shooting, editing, and producing media work.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate with a small department and across campus.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching diverse populations in a liberal arts setting. 
• Two years college teaching experience in photography and video. 
• Preferred technical skills include: studio lighting; digital printing; digital video production; and motion graphics. 
• Ability to teach in a second area such as graphic design, UX design, motion graphics, drawing, simple animation, or arts management.

Facilities
Wesleyan’s Art Department includes a 15-seat Mac lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite, scanners, and large format printers, and a photography/video studio with DSLR cameras and video equipment.

Institutional and Application Information

Wesleyan College, a four-year national liberal arts college for women and gender minorities. The first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s academically challenging, inclusive environment helps prepare students to live purposeful and connected lives. A strength of this small liberal arts college is our diverse student population and our commitment to liberal arts and justice throughout our curriculum. Faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, diversity, and community. Wesleyan College is located in Macon, Georgia, 70 miles south of Atlanta.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Wesleyan College invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.

Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified.

Required Documents: 

• Submit as one PDF: 
  • Cover letter including evidence of working with diverse student populations
  • CV
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Teaching philosophy
  • List of classes qualified to teach
  • Artist statement
  • Portfolio of 20 images of personal work and 10 images of student work 
  • Contact information for three references including phone number and email. 
• Upload materials at the time of the application or email them to workatwesleyan @wesleyancollege.edu 
• Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.