Adjunct Faculty, Photography + Visual Media

Austin Community College District•Highland, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to prepare and deliver Photography + Visual Media coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Photography or Art (with Photography concentration), or:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications (with Photography concentration), or:
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Photography, or:
Associate degree in Photography and three (3) years non-teaching work experience.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment, including commitment to student confidentiality.
Ability to build positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff across multi-cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Active, applied teaching methods that meet students at varying levels of preparation and proficiency.
Current knowledge of the discipline, including effective use of technology as an instructional tool.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and multiple campus locations.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College, its Servant-Leadership principles, and teaching in a community college setting that serves underprepared and underserved students.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a leadership or ownership role within a creative practice, studio, or related industry setting.
Active professional practice or current industry engagement (e.g., commercial, editorial, or fine art photography).
Record of teaching photography at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Photography + Visual Media to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.