Part-time Faculty - Photography

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 118,473; Part time

Job summary

Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA seeks qualified individuals to join a pool of part‑time faculty for the Photography program. Opportunities may arise to teach courses such as History of Photography, Basic Photography, Materials and Processes, Color Photography, Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, and Drone Photography.

Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to instruct diverse student populations and maintain classroom standards in a community

Qualifications

• Master's in Photography, fine arts, or art, OR; Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master’s in art history or humanities.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an Equivalency Petition to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off‑campus classes.

Education

Master's in Photography, fine arts, or art

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master’s in art history or humanities

Equivalency Petition if minimum requirements are not met

Job description

Position Summary

The Photography program at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria is seeking applications to build a qualified part‑time faculty pool for potential vacancies. Positions are available as needed for the upcoming academic year.

Responsibilities and duties may include teaching one or more subjects in the Photography program, including History of Photography, Basic Photography, Materials and Processes, Color Photography, Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, and Drone Photography. Successful candidates will be able to provide evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage the classroom environment and to effectively provide instruction to community college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off‑campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an Equivalency Petition (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) to be considered.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials through our website https://www.hancockcollege.edu/hr/:

• A current and complete resume of education and professional experience.
• Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired.

Salary

* Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour, depending upon education and experience

* Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour, depending upon education and experience

* Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour, depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.