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As of Sep 7, 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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To become a photography professor, you typically need a master's degree or higher in photography, fine arts, or a related field, along with a strong portfolio and teaching experience. Many institutions also require a Ph.D. or terminal degree and expertise in digital tools and techniques. Gaining experience through professional work, exhibitions, or publications can also enhance your qualifications.

What can you do with a photography professor degree?

A photography professor degree qualifies individuals to teach photography at colleges, universities, or art schools, and to conduct research or develop curriculum in the field. Graduates can also work as professional photographers, photo editors, or in related roles that require advanced knowledge of photographic techniques and theory.
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Infographic showing various Photography Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Internship, 17% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 8% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Assistant Professor - Special and Digital Collections Librarian - #132738

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Posting Number FAC885P Quick Link for Internal Postings https://wcu-sb.peopleadmin.com/postings/32807 Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor - Special and Digital Collections Librarian - #132738 Department Content Org and Mgt, eRes, & Tech About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Western Carolina University's Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to serve as the Special and Digital Collections Librarian.
This tenure track, twelve-month, Assistant Professor faculty position will support the university and the community by building, preserving, and providing access to historically significant collections that represent the region's history, culture, literature, and geography. The position will coordinate the planning, implementation, maintenance, expansion, and promotion of digital content, including creating new digital collections and developing digital preservation strategies. The faculty member will engage students with archival collections by teaching class groups and coordinating digital humanities projects with groups or individuals, including student interns. They will remain current with trends in special collections and archives, digital library technologies, curation practices, and preservation formats and standards.
Other responsibilities include direct supervision of 1 staff member; management of a 4-person unit, increasing diversity and representation in archival and digital collections; outreach to potential and existing community partners and donors; providing on- and off-campus support to patrons, including staffing the Special Collections reading room and related reference services.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
  1. Manages the daily operation of the Digital and Special Collections unit, consisting of 3.75 FTE technical processing staff and student assistants. 
  2. Oversees the library's unique collections of manuscripts, photographs, transmissives, and rare books, including communicating with potential donors, evaluating collections both on site and at donor's homes, executing donation paperwork and communicating the same with the university development office, providing programs and talks, and coordinating with faculty, students, and community members to leverage the collections for maximum research impact. 
  3. Collaborates with the digital scholarship unit in the management of QI, the library's hosted digital collections platform, as well as the Southern Appalachian Digital Collections (SADC) webpage. Serves as a member of the SADC Steering Committee. 
  4. Works closely with the metadata librarian and cataloging unit staff to maintain consistent descriptive metadata for digitized collections. 
  5. Collaborates with the library's Web developer to develop and maintain digital collections websites. 
  6. Seeks out potential grant sources to facilitate funding of projects. 
  7. Keeps current with trends in digital library technologies, digital curation practices, preservation formats and standards, and archival best practices. 
  8. Demonstrates and facilitates effective communication throughout Hunter Library and across the University with the various colleges, departments, and faculty. 
  9. Meeting the expectations of a tenure-track faculty member as outlined in the COMET Departmental Collegial Review Document. 
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent; two years of experience in a library, museum or archival setting; demonstrated customer service orientation with strong collegiality and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues; demonstrated ability to provide prompt and thorough reference services to patrons; demonstrated potential to meet the library's requirement for scholarship and service.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to provide outreach to donors and members of the community; experience with project management; experience with grant writing; experience providing research help and instruction to individuals or groups; experience with digitization or digital collections; demonstrated knowledge of the history and culture of Southern Appalachia.
Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text
Open Date 02/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Salary information available upon request.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Beth Thompson at bthompson@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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