Adjunct - Digital Photography

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1304 per credit hour

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in Digital Photography for Fall 2025. Courses of instruction would include: Digital Photography meeting Mon and Weds on the Cedar Rapids main campus from 02:30pm 4:30pm and a second section of Digital Photography meeting every Mon and Weds 7:30am 9:05am and every other Friday beginning on Aug 29^th from 7:30am 9:05am. This class meets at the Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. Both classes begin Monday August 25^th and run until Dec 12^th. This position will be at both Main Campus and Linn County Regional Center.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge base in the Art discipline in Digital Photography software used for editing and manipulating photographs including Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop with a willingness to learn Capture One and understanding of foundational photography instruction as it relates to these concepts. Teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include instructing students in courses and communicating with department staff students and other faculty in a timely fashion.

Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction. Adjunct instructors are responsible for the coordination planning preparation presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities such as assisting in laboratory maintenance (inventory of supplies and materials) monitoring of computer functions in the digital lab and maintaining student access to software.

Adjunct faculty bring with them a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which serve to foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Experience in studio lighting traditional black and white chemical processing and knowledge of the technological history of the medium is a plus.

Adjunct faculty must evaluate record and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department division and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessment of student learning projects within the discipline the department and the college.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead regardless of title through positive influence.

• Instruct students in all curriculum that relates to foundational concepts in digital photography and the technologies associated with the media.
• Provide instruction in discipline.
• Collaborate with other faculty members in the development and formulation of course syllabi with consistent outcomes and assessments.
• Communicate with department staff students and faculty on a regular basis.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned such as regular lab and classroom maintenance so that all students have access to materials and programs necessary for success in the photography courses.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (1033%) sitting pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (3466%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67100%) standing walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.

• Completion of a masters degree with at least 12 graduate hours in Art with a concentration in photography.
• Experience teaching Photography courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Experience teaching at the college level
• MFA in Art discipline
• Commercial lighting techniques
• Technological and aesthetic history of photography