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)