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How much do photography professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for photography professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Photography Professor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Photography Professor, you need advanced expertise in photography techniques, art theory, and a strong academic background, often with a Master’s or Ph.D. in Fine Arts, Photography, or a related field. Familiarity with camera systems, lighting equipment, photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and potentially teaching certifications is essential. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help in guiding students and managing coursework effectively. These skills ensure you can effectively educate and inspire students while staying current with evolving industry practices and technologies.

What is a Photography Professor job?

A Photography Professor is an educator who teaches students about photography techniques, history, and visual storytelling. They typically work at colleges or universities, designing curricula, delivering lectures, and conducting hands-on workshops. Professors also critique student work, guide artistic development, and may engage in their own photography research or exhibitions.

What are some common responsibilities and collaborative aspects of a Photography Professor’s role?

As a Photography Professor, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing and delivering lectures, conducting hands-on studio sessions, evaluating student projects, and providing one-on-one mentorship. You often collaborate with faculty from other art and media disciplines to develop interdisciplinary curricula and may organize or participate in exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops. In addition to classroom duties, you might engage in research or creative projects, contributing to the department’s academic output. Working closely with both students and colleagues helps foster a supportive and vibrant learning environment, enhancing students’ artistic and professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Photography Professor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.
Professor, Photography

Professor, Photography

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Savannah College of Art and Design rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

498th of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Professor, Photography

Apply now Job no: 502429
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: Savannah
Categories: Photography

As a professor, you will join a faculty of accomplished photographers and image-makers whose decades of professional experience span commercial, fine art, and documentary photography. Together, this team leads a program that prepares students for careers as commercial photographers, creative directors, videographers, photo editors, post-production artists, documentary photographers, and contemporary artists. Program graduates produce work for leading brands and publications, publish books and magazines, and exhibit in museums and galleries around the world.

In this role, you will provide high-quality educational opportunities in a professional environment where knowledge, creativity, discipline, and character are developed. You will direct your focus to priority areas which include fashion, advertising, and commercial photography; studio lighting; post-production; videography; social media strategies; and business practices. Responsibilities include the instruction of both undergraduate and graduate courses on-ground at SCAD Savannah and online through SCADnow and the development of new curriculum and course content as the field evolves. You will teach classes in accordance with your employment agreement and may be required to participate in faculty councils or other extracurricular events.

In this position, you may be able to teach abroad at SCAD Lacoste, the university's location in the south of France. You will also have the opportunity to propose off-site travel excursions to a variety of global destinations through SCAD study abroad. Among other duties, you will attend on-ground events, including those sponsored by the admission department, institutional effectiveness, institutional advancement, or other publicity assignments. Teaching activities, other assigned duties, and the professor's personal conduct will support the university's educational mission, policies, and philosophy.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated professional or teaching experience across the listed priority areas. They can pursue collaborative projects across SCAD's wide and evolving range of disciplines to keep the program at the forefront of an ever-changing creative industry.

Minimum qualifications:
Terminal degree in photography or a relevant discipline
Academic and professional credentials to teach in photography
Two years of work experience in a related profession OR post-secondary teaching experience
Certificates/licenses:
Valid driver's license

Required application documents:
Current resume and/or CV
Cover letter
Portfolio or its equivalent
Unofficial academic transcripts
Travel required:
Less than 10%
Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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