Visiting Faculty in Art

Position Information

Position Title:

Visiting Faculty in Art

Requisition Number: F00486P

Open Date: 10/22/2025

Full Time

The Department of Visual Art and Design ( DOVAD ) at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah seeks a Visiting Faculty Member (non-tenure track) for a one–year appointment with the possibility for renewal for up to three years total. The position includes a full-time undergraduate teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester—typically three courses a semester. The appointment begins July 1, 2026.

Ideal candidates will be prepared to teach lens-based media (photography, video, or expanded media) to undergraduate students in a flexible range of levels. Half of the teaching load should be taught in the department’s Foundations and General Education courses, as needed. Visiting Faculty should maintain an active, contemporary studio practice, and take advantage of DOVAD’s well appointed facilities as well as research and professional development grants at the college and university level.

This is an excellent position for artists interested in gaining academic experience in a supportive, collaborative context. Weber State offers teaching support and resources through the university’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

The Department of Visual Art & Design values a variety of experiences and perspectives among its faculty and within its curriculum. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to supporting the learning needs of all students and contributing to our mission as both an Open-Enrollment Institution and an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Applicants should demonstrate an active exhibition record or comparable achievements in their area of expertise.

Not provided.

• MFA in studio art from an accredited university is required by July 1, 2026.

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Active studio practice and exhibition record.
• Ability to teach courses in photography and/or video, and in the department’s Foundations and General Education areas.

A successful candidate will be willing to undergo a background check.

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

The annual salary for this position starts at $55,000. The position comes with a generous benefits package
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To apply, please complete the online application and attach a:

• Current CV
• Current professional portfolio with image list (include title, media, dimensions, date), or URL to a website with equivalent information.
  Note: video and other digital submissions of work not well‑represented by still images are acceptable where applicable. Include access to these as URLs.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Application materials should clearly demonstrate how the required and preferred qualifications are met.

Screening of applications will begin December 31, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

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Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio
• List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents

• Any additional materials deemed relevant.