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Assistant Professor – Art – Photography - F99162

Position Number: 9968187
Location: Cheney, United States
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Photography

Assistant Professor -- Art -- Photography - F99162

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Art - Photography - F99162

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities.

Term of Appointment:

9 Months

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Art position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Art Program at EWU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and Art Education.

Position Overview:

Primary Focus: Teach photography courses in the Art and Design Programs.
Multidisciplinary Scope: Teach additional coursework in professional practice and visual culture.
Faculty lead for applied learning in art.
Area coordinator for Photography and Digital Art.

Art courses include all levels in Photography and upper division courses in Expanded Media. Photography classes include film photography, digital photography, and applied photography (studio photography). Expanded Media courses are upper division courses in the BFA program that incorporate experimental forms of photography and media that can include alternative processes, video, and installation.

Professional Practice and Visual Culture courses will be assigned based on candidate's experience and expertise but typically include one or two of the following: Art Capstone, BFA Exhibition, and themed courses in art such as Social Practice or History of Photography.

All full-time art faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for art students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research and exhibition opportunities.

Area coordinator for photography and digital art studios involves management such as equipment inventory, equipment maintenance, and health and safety oversight. Coordinators oversee work-study and non-work study tech positions assigned to the dark room, digital print lab, and digital photo studios.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $70,420. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed on 11/30/2026. Screening of applications will begin on 11/19/2026. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands:

Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Protective Equipment:

Safety glasses, dust masks, hand protection. University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed

Required Qualifications:

M.F.A. in Studio Art
Record of success teaching lower and upper division studio art courses at the college-level in Photography
Record of success teaching lecture-based or hybrid courses in art that support professional practice or visual culture.
Record of success teaching at the college level for 1+ years.
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Record of ongoing creative research and recent exhibition activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

Record of success teaching at the college level for 3+ years.
Ability to teach in lecture-based classes for general education curriculum such as art appreciation or visual culture.
Experience with health & safety protocols in art classrooms.
Experience with career connected learning within the arts.
Experience with community partnerships and art internships.
Experience with development of art curriculum and photography courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
Portfolio: Links to an online portfolio of personal work and student work, min. of 12 works each.
Artist statement
Professional References: Names and contact information of at least 3 references.
Evidence of successful teaching, such as evaluations of teaching that include student comments.
Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate's appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.

Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, mainly at EWU's main campus in Cheney, WA

Teaching Responsibilities: 80% of total workload (36 credits)

* Teach art courses in Photography: Film and Digital

* Teach lecture-based or hybrid courses in Professional Practice or Visual Culture.

* Additional courses to be considered based on the expertise of the candidate.

* Mentor art majors in BFA program

* Area coordinator for photography and digital art

* Participate in program meetings and activities.

Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:

* Faculty Advisor for BFA majors.

* Meet all scheduled classes.

* Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.

* Schedule and attend office hours.

* Turn in grades according to established deadlines.

Scholarship & Service: 20% of workload (Typically 10% each)

* This position will be expected to engage in research and scholarship.

* This position will be expected to engage in service through department, college, university, and community/civic organizations, including service on committees

To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-art-photography-f99162-cheney-washington-united-states