Photography Adjunct Faculty

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 1,862,515 - 2,100,840; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Photography Adjunct Faculty to provide part-time instruction in photography while mentoring students. The role requires a Master's degree and professional experience in photography, alongside a strong knowledge of digital processes and a portfolio of work. Classes may be scheduled during days, evenings, weekends, or online, depending on student enrollment. Compensation ranges from $1,352 to $1,525 per contact hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must provide a link to an online portfolio with samples of creative work.
• Involves advising/mentoring students and maintaining regular office hours.
• Must maintain all professional credentials required to teach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction per course outlines.
• Inform students of course regulations and evaluation procedures.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records of students.

Skills

Professional experience in photography

Strong knowledge of digital photography processes

Knowledge of film and darkroom process

Education

Master's degree in photography or closely related field

Job description

Photography Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $1,352.00 - 1,525.00 per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• A link to an online portfolio with samples of creative work.
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Information regarding department programs & majors: Fine and Applied Arts Department Website. (opens in new window)

Essential Job Functions

• Performs professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college.
• Provides classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college.
• Informs students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepares a course syllabus for each course and distributes it early in each term.
• Is available for student advising/mentoring.
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provides assistance to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in photography or closely related field.
• Professional experience in photography. Provide a link to an online portfolio with samples of creative work.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Strong knowledge of digital photography processes.
• Knowledge of film and darkroom process and history of photography.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return‑to‑work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15‑139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self‑Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Adjunct Faculty teach part‑time, advise and mentor students. Hiring needs are dependent on student enrollment and course schedules. Courses may be during days, evenings, weekends or online. This position is an on‑campus, part‑time appointment covered by the Parkland College Part‑Time Faculty collective bargaining unit.