Adjunct Photography

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Position Summary and Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching assigned photography course(s) including digital and/or darkroom instruction
• Preparing course materials assignments and assessments
• Demonstrating proper use of photographic equipment lighting and darkroom facilities
• Providing guidance feedback and mentorship to students
• Holding regular office hours
• Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically
• Using Canvas or another learning management system
• Maintaining consistent communication with students

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participating in occasional meetings with the Department Chair or program faculty
• Collaborating with course coordinators to ensure curricular consistency and quality
• Supporting departmental goals related to student learning and engagement
• Assisting in maintaining a safe and effective studio and darkroom environment

Minimum Requirements:

• MFA in Photography or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in both digital photography and traditional darkroom processes
• Professional experience in photography or related creative fields
• Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud including Lightroom and Photoshop)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience managing or working in a darkroom environment
• Flexibility and responsiveness in adapting course content to meet the needs of students with varied backgrounds
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with studio lighting alternative processes or contemporary photographic practices

Application Materials:

Please submit a cover letter CV (including website/portfolio) one sample syllabus and three references.

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