Position Openings

Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography

Description

The Art, Art History, and Film Department of Boston College invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography. This is a full-time, one-year contract for the 2024-25 academic year. Our dedicated faculty offers students an individualized education to guide them in their respective areas of inquiry, while striving to provide an inclusive and innovative climate. We welcome candidates that share our commitment to the teaching of art in an environment that prioritizes social justice, equity, and inclusion through both community and practice. 

The successful applicant will help us advance and diversify our commitment to undergraduate teaching in both the classroom and advising our students. The appointee will teach a combination of introductory level classes in both analog and digital photography, as well as advanced-level course(s) related to studio or location lighting and advanced darkroom classes. Being fluent in both analog darkroom procedures (including small, medium and large-format camera techniques, film processing, traditional and non-silver printing), digital photography and post production (primarily using the adobe suite), and inkjet printing is a requirement. 

They should have a robust professional photography practice and exhibition record, including gallery/museum shows. A community based, social practice with extensive record or ongoing mission will also be considered.

The appointee will participate in advising and mentoring students, and contribute to departmental service. The course load is six classes per academic year. 

The compensation of this full-time appointment includes salary and benefits. Boston College provides a broad and competitive range of benefits in order to promote the health and general well-being of its workforce. For further details, please see the Benefits section of the Employee Handbook. 

Qualifications

Applicants should have an MFA degree, three years of teaching experience at the college level, and a robust professional photography practice and extensive exhibition record.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a single PDF of the following materials via email to greer.muldowney@bc.edu:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• URL for personal website
• Portfolio of 15-20 photographic works completed within the last 5 years.
• Artist’s statement pertaining to work submitted in a single pdf. 
• Teaching statement, describing pedagogical approach and philosophy.

In addition, applicants should ask two professional referees to send a current confidential reference letter directly to greer.muldowney@bc.edu, writing the applicant’s name in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 10th.  

Temporary Exhibitions & Publications Coordinator

About Us

The McMullen Museum aims to cultivate learning, celebrate artistic excellence, explore the visual traditions of diverse cultures, and inspire transdisciplinary faculty and student research based on the visual arts. The McMullen produces ambitious interdisciplinary exhibitions that rival those in larger museums. It offers exhibition-related programs and resources for diverse audiences of all ages on campus, in the Greater Boston area, and beyond.

Role Overview

The Exhibitions & Publications Coordinator will be responsible for organizing a range of activities related to loan exhibitions, including shipping and courier arrangements, compliance with loan agreements, and publications oversight. The incumbent will work closely with lenders, curators/editors, exhibition/graphic designers, scholars, and external partners to ensure that each exhibition is organized effectively, on budget, and on time. 

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly proficient in managing logistics, familiar with museum operations, attentive to detail, and comfortable with a variety of high-level administrative tasks, particularly with organizing and disseminating materials in Google Workspace. The incumbent will also have the chance to help shape the public-facing side of exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

Exhibitions & Loan Coordination

• Manage the logistics of object loans, including writing/editing loan spreadsheets, loan letters, and loan agreements.

• Facilitate communication with museums, galleries, and private collectors regarding loan requests, ensuring timelines and requirements are met.

• Coordinate crating, packing, and shipping for exhibition objects, liaising with national and international art transport companies and museum procurement teams.

• Organize all travel arrangements and expenses for museum couriers.

• Ensure compliance with insurance policies and consult with University Risk Management to generate and update Certificates of Liability Insurance for all objects when needed.

• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Exhibition Design to ensure timely installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, coordinating with shipping and transport services.

• Review and maintain loan agreements, updating terms as necessary to ensure all exhibition logistics are in place.

• Monitor loan objects in the gallery for security and compliance with contract terms.

Administrative & Membership

• Assist with grant applications, including writing and editing, as part of exhibition funding initiatives.

• Maintain records of incoming and outgoing artwork donations and gifts to the museum’s collection.

• Liaise with University Advancement (UA) on art-related correspondence, including membership communications and fundraising efforts.

• Process monthly membership donations from UA, prepare and mail gifts, cards, and letters while updating FileMaker Pro database.

Occasional Tasks

Publications

• Secure images for publications from museums, private collectors, and photographers, ensuring proper permissions and copyright/reproduction rights are in place.

• Prepare and/or update slideshows of exhibition objects for publication contributors.

• Arrange for new photography with/for lenders as-needed.

• Organize essay drafts in concert with publication editors/s and ensure timeline milestones are met.

• Edit and proofread promotional materials like flyers, maps, posters, and email newsletters.

• Regularly ensure website is updated with hours/closure notices, exhibition descriptions, press notices/Pinterest, and didactic materials.

• Update Google profile for Museum with hours/closures as needed.

• Coordinate with University Communications, if needed, on information required in press releases. Respond directly to inquiries for photographs, interviews, and requests for didactic information.

Didactics & Educational Materials

• Contribute to the development of didactic materials for permanent collection installations, and keep them updated.

• Develop slideshows for exhibitions to enhance educational outreach to staff, docents, and visitors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field 

• 3–5 years of experience in museum exhibition coordination, publications, or a related field.

• Experience with exhibition loan management and working with museums, private collectors, and galleries.

• Proven ability to edit and proofread content for publications, press releases, and promotional materials.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Expertise with Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with FileMaker Pro and the Chicago Manual of Style preferred.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain strong relationships with external partners, while exercising discretion with confidential information.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

https://bc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/9387?c=bc&lang=en-US

In your cover letter, please highlight your experience with exhibition coordination, publications, and your approach to managing logistical challenges in a museum setting.