Adjunct Photography Instructor

Antelope Valley College; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Photograpy. This temporary, part-time role will involve instructing students across various formats including daytime, evening, and online courses. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in photography or related fields, or a Bachelor's degree in the same plus a Master's in art history or humanities. A commitment to diversity and understanding of students from various backgrounds is essential. The position offers competitive pay and requires a minimum level of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in photography or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching diverse student populations.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of academic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in photography.
• Teach day, evening, online, and off-campus courses as assigned.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching experience

Master’s in photography or related field

Effective communication

Education

Master’s in photography, fine arts, or art

Bachelor’s in photography or fine arts + Master’s in art history or humanities

Antelope College Equivalency: No Antelope Valley College Equivalency

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (temporary, part‑time) faculty applicant pool for the following discipline: Photography.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online courses and/or off‑campus sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must meet one of the following requirements: Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: Master’s in photography, fine arts, or art OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in art history or humanities OR the equivalent.
• Antelope College Equivalency: No Antelope Valley College Equivalency

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

VISA

AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have any questions or concerns or if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police