Adjunct Faculty, Photography

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 1,738,531 - 1,934,150; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Retirement plan access

Tuition discount for JCCC courses

Gym access for employees and dependens

Discount to Hiersteiner Child Develop.

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking adjunct faculty for the Photography, Film, and Media Studies department. The pool will support courses in analog, digital, and experimental photography, emphasizing conceptual development alongside technical skills and cross-disciplinary work.

Adjunct roles are paid per credit hour, with base rates ranging from $1,262 to $1,404 depending on degree and teaching experience. Applications are invited to join a pool for future assignments in the program.

Qualifications

• MFA in Photography, New Media, or related field is required.
• Ability to teach concept-forward studio projects in analog and digital photography.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Skills

Studio teaching

Photography (analog & digital)

Higher education teaching

Education

MFA in Photography / New Media

Job description

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: Adjunct base rate is $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour depending on degree and teaching experience and in accordance with the adjunct pay table listed in the Master Agreement.

• Adjunct professors assigned to Integration Lecture Lab Instruction like studio photography classes average pay is between $6,300 - $7,400.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Position Summary

Johnson County Community College is looking to fill an adjunct teaching position in the Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies. JCCC is searching for a pool of applicants for an adjunct studio teaching position that will support the Photography program through courses in analog, digital, and experimental photography. The program emphasizes conceptual development alongside technical skills and encourages experimentation and cross-disciplinary work.

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Photography, New Media, or directly related field is required
• Qualified candidate will have the ability to teach concept forward studio projects in analog and digital photography
• Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail] ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone],Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail] .

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail] . In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail] .

Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time

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