Description/Job Summary

Overview of position: Summary of position's responsibilities

An (Adjunct Instructor in Photography) is responsible for:

Based on Master Syllabus, design and teach assigned class session(s), leveraging digital content and multi-media resources in the classroom;

Assess student engagement/understanding during each class session;

Collect, grade, and report assignments and homework;

Assess and monitor student progress and understanding throughout the course;

Remediate student's lack of prerequisite knowledge;

Offer content help through various means;

Select course materials as they reflect the Master Syllabus;

Place the syllabus, readings, and homework on Canvas;

Maintain and update the syllabus and course materials;

Set up online courses when relevant;

Create new digital instruction materials;

Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, and evaluation methods;

Use evidence-based resources to improve and support teaching;

Develop an area of expertise in the academic arena;

Share teaching expertise with colleagues and others;

Demonstrate integrity as a practitioner-photographer;

Provide required office hours;

Effectively communicate with students via e-mail, phone or online discussion boards;

Provide academic advice and guidance to students;

Submit grades, on time, via the faculty portal;

Manage incompletes and make-ups.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

Have a solid understanding of camera functions, lighting and composition. Must be able to use image manipulation software and have fundamental knowledge of darkroom equipment and procedures; capable of enhancing lighting or using specialized filters or lenses, to set the scene for film or digital photographs.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with Photographic Arts credits, or Journalism with photojournalism emphasis;

MFA or Master's in Journalism, with a photojournalism, scientific photography specialization or related field a plus but not required.

Minimum of 1 years in photography or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

2 or more years or more experience preferred.

Experience teaching in an institution of Higher Education, may be substituted with work experience

Familiarity and/or proficient using LMS (Canvas)