Adjunct - Digital Photography

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,645 - 90,646; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach Photography. The role emphasizes providing quality instruction while fostering a positive learning environment and embracing diversity in teaching strategies.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate attendance records, grading, and participating in departmental meetings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Photography and proficiency in Adobe software with prior teaching experience preferred.

Compensation is $56.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography.
• Fluency in Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Bridge and Photoshop.
• Prior college teaching experience or professional retail/commercial photography experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses, ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Maintains attendance and submits grades in a timely manner.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that fosters active learning.

Skills

Photography

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Bridge

Photoshop

Teaching

Organizational skills

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Teach courses/curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups. Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends all required meetings and trainings.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography and fluency in either Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Bridge and Photoshop; Prior college teaching experience or professional retail or commercial photography experience; URL portfolio of 20 images showcasing photography.

Licenses and Certifications

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. Employee converses verbally or manually with others in person as well as by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Typical online and/or classroom environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part time