Adjunct Instructor, Photography, UC Blue Ash College

Agupdate; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in photography, controls for film and digital equipment, and lighting for color and black-and-white images. In-person classes may be scheduled day or evening. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; teaching or industry experience is valued.

MA or MFA will be considered. Responsibilities include using Canvas and other textbook systems, maintaining office hours,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Relevant field/industry experience.
• MA or MFA will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses on a part-time basis.
• Use best practices to continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to university-related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in related field

MA or MFA will be considered

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Overview

Part‑time faculty must be able to provide course instruction in any of the following areas: photography; controls for film and digital equipment; composition and principles of lighting for color and black/white images.

Adjunct faculty members will be expected to:

• Use the course management system (Canvas) and any textbook‑specific systems;
• Hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner;
• Participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.

Part‑time faculty should be available to teach in‑person. Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa or green card sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• On a part‑time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Use best practices to continually evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University‑related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a related field.

Required Experience

• Prior teaching experience.
• Relevant field/industry experience.

Additional Qualifications

• MA or MFA will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• University employee discount program.
• Tuition remission: As a part‑time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role.
• Robust retirement plans: As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare) and will choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).
• Real work‑life balance: Pro‑rated vacation and sick time by FTE, including paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by submitting acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

IMPORTANT: For all faculty hires, official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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