Adjunct Instructor - Darkroom Photography (CEPS Face-to-Face)

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIT's Continuing Education and Professional Studies seeks an Adjunct Photography Instructor to teach PHOT 009 - Black and White Darkroom Techniques in Calgary. Courses run during evenings and specific dates, with face-to-face delivery and a focus on hands-on lab work.

The role involves preparing lessons, maintaining records, managing classrooms, and supporting students through the course duration, collaborating with colleagues, and adhering to SAIT safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Photography or equivalent education/experience.
• Current knowledge of photography trends, tech and software.
• 2–5 years of related photography experience and/or training.
• 2–5 years of experience in training or teaching.
• Experience with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebEx, Skype or Zoom).
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary.
• Comfortable speaking to the public.
• Positive and respectful attitude.
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize and present written information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations.
• Maintain records for grading, professionalism and attendance.
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Show personal interest in learners and create a conducive learning climate.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to students.
• Attend all SAIT training as required.
• Achieve School initiatives and objectives.
• Be an active and engaged member of the School.
• Adhere to safety legislation and standards.
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors.
• All other duties as required for the position.

Skills

Public speaking

English fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Photography

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

MS Teams

WebEx

Skype

Zoom

Job description

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.

Our Continuing Education opportunities are typically scheduled during daytime and evenings to suit a diverse learner population.Our learners are mature, focused, and want to be challenged.

The instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential. The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

CDARI is seeking an Adjunct Photography Instructor for the following opportunity:

PHOT 009 - Black and White Darkroom Techniques

June 18,2027 -Sep 10th 2027, Fridays, 6 pm - 9 pm
July 13,2027 - Aug 19,2027, Tue, Thu, 6 pm - 9 pm

July 26,2027 - Sep 8, 2027, Mon, Wed, 6 pm -9 pm

Courses are delivered in a Face-to-Face format.

The Role

• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
• Be an active and engaged member of the School
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
• All other duties as required for the position

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Photography or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current knowledge of the latest photographic trends, technology and software
• 2-5 years of related photography experience and/or training
• 2-5 years of experience in training or teaching
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencingtechnology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information

Desired:

• Previous teaching experience for PHOT 009- Black & White darkroom techniques is considered a strong asset
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
• Formal training in online technologies

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor

# of positions: 1

Posting closing date: Nov 15,2026

Position end date: August 31, 2028

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