Duke University, Art, Art History & Visual Studies
Position ID:
Duke-AAHVS-POSTMFA_2627 [#31859]
Position Title:
Instructor
Position Type:
Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Art / Photography
Film and Media Studies / Production
Film Production
Digital Media & Design
Design / Design Theory (more...)
Film and Media Studies / Production
Film Production
Digital Media & Design
Design / Design Theory (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/07 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/24, listed until 2026/05/01)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Art, Art History and Visual Studies is seeking two Post-MFA instructors in Cinematic and Visual Arts for a one-year teaching appointment. Eligible candidates must have graduated from the MFA|EDA program at Duke in 2024, 2025 or 2026, and have their degree in hand at the time they begin teaching at Duke.The total course load for each position is four courses during the 26/27 academic year. Among their assigned courses, the Post-MFA in Cinematic Arts will teach two sections of Moving Image Practice, and a section of Contemporary Documentary Film. The Post-MFA in Visual Arts will be teaching two sections of Introduction to Digital Photography, and a section of Fundamentals of Art and Design. For both positions, the fourth course is to be determined in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies based on program needs. The ability to teach an introductory drawing course is not necessary but may be deemed an additional consideration.
Applicants to both positions should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, links to 3 samples of recent artistic work, and the names and contact information for three confidential referees.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- (Link to) 3 recent artistic works
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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