Adjunct Faculty

International Center of Photography; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in photography education is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in New York City. The role involves teaching photography and media courses, developing new offerings, and utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. Candidates should have prior teaching experience and strong qualifications in relevant fields. This full-time position is part of a dynamic cultural center focused on dialogue and community engagement in visual culture.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience teaching photography or related fields.
• Submissions should include teaching material and evidence of prior work.
• Familiarity with ICP programs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach photography and media courses at various levels.
• Develop new course proposals complementing current offerings.
• Utilize museum facilities and resources for teaching.

Skills

Prior teaching experience

Advanced upper-level degrees

Professional experience in photography

Education

Advanced degrees in relevant fields

Job description

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About ICP

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Through our exhibitions, education, public programs, and community outreach, we offer an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image. Since our founding in 1974, we have presented hundreds of exhibitions and offered thousands of online and onsite classes, providing instruction at every level. Our new integrated center on the Lower East Side reunites our school and museum in one space becoming a vibrant cultural center.

Adjunct Faculty Position Summary

ICP seeks to introduce our photography and media students to a broad range of professional perspectives including practicing photographers, artists, curators, theorists, writers, and cultural catalysts. Resources available to teachers and classes include the museum’s active exhibition and programming, the school’s state‑of‑the‑art analog and digital facilities, our collection and archive of 200,000 images, and a library of 20,000 photo photobooks. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the Open Education Courses, Teen Academy, and One Year Certificate programs on ICP.org, consider how they might propose new courses that complement our current offerings, and be prepared to teach current core courses. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Requirements

• Prior teaching experience, advanced upper‑level degrees, or comparable professional experience (ideally).

Application Instructions

You will be asked to complete an application composed of fill‑in fields and uploaded document fields.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter of no more than one page (Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.)

Additional Required Information

• Sample course description with title and brief description (100 word limit)
• Sample curriculum (no more than one page - 3000 character limit)
• Indicate if online or onsite
• Samples of photography (link to website preferred; alternatively link to online portfolio or upload .pdf)
• Samples of scholarly work (link to website or online dossier preferred, alternatively link to online portfolio or upload .pdf)
• Provide information by uploading a PDF document if preferred. (Applications without this information may not be considered.)

Compensation

• 5‑week course, 15 course‑hours $1,500
• 10‑week course, 30 course‑hours $3,000

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Photography

By submitting your application, you are agreeing to receive periodic emails from ICP regarding its programs and exhibitions.