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Adjunct Faculty, School of Art - Digital Photography

Adjunct Faculty, School of Art - Digital Photography

  • 10001890
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Opening on: Oct 31 2024

Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University’s School of Art is a collaborative academic and professional community focused on advancing creativity through traditional and new media applied to varying social contexts.

The School of Art educates artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society, preparing them to be agents of change in an increasingly connected, complex, inclusive world.  We highly value rigor in conceptual approach, skill in art production, and imaginative methods for implementing projects and engaging audiences.  Each student is given a background in aesthetic and analytical judgment, the ethical framework for professional practice, the confidence to be both self-reliant and collaborative, and the mastery of design and production necessary to thrive as a professional artist in a competitive global environment.

About the Position:

Digital Photography 1 focuses on DSLR camera techniques, image editing, and project-based learning, culminating in high-quality inkjet prints. Students explore composition, lighting, and digital post-production while developing their own artistic vision through hands-on assignments. Alongside the development of their technical skills, students explore the historical and contemporary contexts of photography, enhancing their awareness in the medium.

Responsibilities:

Teach two sections of Digital Photography 1. Classes meet once a week in-person, with access to teaching facilities, including a Mac computer lab.

Required Qualifications:

  • MFA required (recent MFA graduates encouraged to apply);
  • Art and/or documentary photography experience (exhibition and/or publication record);
  • Commitment to teaching and mentorship; and
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant professional experience; 
  • Teaching experience at the university-level; and
  • Demonstrated experience working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Adjunct Faculty, School of Art-Digital Photography at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV.

Posting Open Date:  October 31, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  November 20, 2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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