Notice of Vacancy

Post-MFA Photography Fellow

The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia invites applicants for a part-time instructor and research position under the title of Post-MFA Photography Fellow. Responsibilities include teaching two studio courses within the photography area in both the fall and spring semesters, participation in formal graduate level photography critiques, and active pursuit of creative work. This part-time one-year appointment carries modest compensation and research support, a private studio and office, and access to full photography lab facilities (B&W and color chemistry and digital hardware and software) for research.

Candidates are required to have an MFA in studio art within the last five years, preferably with a broad spectrum of photographic experience including traditional darkroom, digital and video techniques. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to their creative work. Research conducted during the position will be presented through a solo exhibition and lecture in the School of Art during the spring semester.

The University of Georgia is a research institution of the state university system with over 34,000 students. The Lamar Dodd School of Art has 55 full-time faculty members in Studio Art, Design, Art Education and Art History administering undergraduate and graduate programs to over 1000 majors. The photography area has a comprehensive fine arts program of study including photographic processes and technology, history, criticism, and contemporary practices, serving over 60 undergraduate majors and 8 graduate students.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution.

This position will begin August 2010, and conclude in May 2011. The application deadline is March 8, 2010 (postmarked). Applicants should submit a letter of interest that summarizes their qualifications, curriculum vita, names, addresses and phone numbers of 5 references, 20 samples of work (slides, CD-ROM, DVD), 20 samples of student work, and other supportive materials to:

Photography Fellow Search Committee
Lamar Dodd School of Art
270 River Rd
Athens, GA 30602-7676