Assistant Professor in Photography & New Media St. Olaf College, Northfield 2025
Job Description
St. Olaf College, located in Northfield, Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art and Art History specializing in Photography and New Media. The position is set to begin in August 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a dynamic artist and educator who engages in both experimental and traditional media and is committed to inclusive, hands-on instruction.
Organization Profile
The Department of Art and Art History at St. Olaf College offers robust academic programs and generous facilities housed in the Center for Art and Dance. With six studio art and three art history faculty members, the department supports a comprehensive curriculum that fosters creative, interdisciplinary learning. Facilities include digital photography studios, a darkroom, a lighting studio, and labs for video, animation, and digital fabrication.
St. Olaf maintains a vibrant arts community with access to visiting artist programs, field trips to major art institutions, and emerging artist residencies. The department fosters a strong relationship with Carleton College and is located near the Twin Cities, offering access to a thriving cultural scene.
Job Title:
- Assistant Professor – Art and Art History (Photography and New Media)
- Employment Type: Full-Time | Tenure-Track
- Department Hiring: Department of Art and Art History
- Location: Northfield, Minnesota, USA
Position Description
This teaching job includes a five-course annual load focused on photography and digital media:
- Introductory and upper-level photography (film and digital)
- Photoshop, video, and audio techniques
- Capstone studio art course
- Additional courses based on candidate’s expertise (e.g., graphic design, animation)
Additional responsibilities:
- Oversight of photography facilities and student workers
- Collaborative engagement in departmental events
- Potential for future administrative leadership as department chair
Qualifications
Required:
- Completed MFA in Photography
- Experience teaching photography and new media at the undergraduate level
Preferred:
- Expertise in additional digital arts (graphic design, animation, professional practices)
- Interest in sustainability, accessibility, DEI, and community engagement
- Proven leadership potential
Salary Range:
$74,190 – $79,000 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
How to Apply
Applicants for this faculty recruitment 2025 position should submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter: Outline qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Statement: One-page statement describing your teaching philosophy
- Professional Statement: One-page artist statement describing your creative practice
- Portfolio of Creative Work:
- URL links to 5 samples of your work
- 100-word descriptions for each sample
- Portfolio of Student Work:
- URL links to 5 samples
- 100-word descriptions for each
- References:
- Contact details for 3 professional references
- Letters will be requested for the shortlisted candidates
Application Review Begins: September 22, 2025
Finalist Interviews Expected: November 2025
Position Open Until Filled
Submit Questions to:
Peter Nelson, Search Committee Chair
Email: tt2026art@stolaf.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement
St. Olaf College is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policy:
Pamela McDowell, Director of Equal Opportunity
Email: mcdowell@stolaf.edu | Phone: (507) 786-3465
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