Part-time Faculty Pool: Photography

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave credit

Additional compensation for Doctorate

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a Part-time Faculty member for the Photography pool. The ideal candidate will provide instruction in various photography courses and must have significant experience in Commercial Photography. Responsibilities include developing curriculum and maintaining student records. Compensation ranges from $65.60 to $84.79 hourly.

Qualifications

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master’s degree.
• Any Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in Commercial Photography.
• Any Associate's degree and six years of experience in Commercial Photography.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum.

Skills

Professional experience in Commercial Photography

Current technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Photography

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250058

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts (as assigned)

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026 • Additional Compensation for Doctorate

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of photography courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Typical Qualifications

• Required:
  • Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master’s degree.
  • Any Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the field of Commercial Photography OR
  • Any Associate's degree and six years of experience in the field of Commercial Photography
  • Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive learning and work environment
• Preferred:
  • Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at the following text link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the degree was granted; official copies are not required unless hired
• Diversity Statement: Describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (required for equivalency consideration)

Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information

Highly qualified applicants may be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews, which will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits

Sick leave: part-time hourly faculty shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. All offers are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate in the application process. Submit requests with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit the career page at the following link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4984462/part-time-faculty-pool-photography

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