Photography Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach courses across its campuses, including Beginning Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, and Digital Video Editing and Production.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in photography, fine arts, or art, or a bachelor’s with a master’s in art history or humanities, plus an equity-minded approach to education and ongoing professional development; involvement in governance and curriculum activities

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 the equivalent.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusivity in teaching diverse community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in your field.
• Utilize current technology and participate in professional development.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review; serve on college committees and governance.

Education

Master’s in photography, fine arts, or art

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

• PHOTO 302 - Beginning Digital Photography
• PHOTO 312 - Intermediate Digital Photography
• PHOTO 380 - Digital Video Editing and Production

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. 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. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.