Adjunct Professor (80360)

IONA UNIVERSITY•City of New Rochelle, NY

30d•$7,200 - $7,200•Onsite

About The Position

The position of adjunct professor to teach two courses in Digital Photography in the fall, semester, which begins Monday, August 24, 2026. These courses are two sections (taught on campus) of the same course, and they meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:18 (FPA 246 A) and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:48 (FPA 246 B). Below is a description of the course. FPA 246 - A - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING This course will introduce students to the processes, methods and concepts of digital photography and the "virtual darkroom." It is designed to develop the foundation for the visual literacy required to read, interpret and create the photographic images of the 21st century. Basic visual elements of design underlying all photography and applied photography are introduced. Students engage in the creative process of producing photographs with the digital camera, learn to make "darkroom" adjustments on their images, and begin to explore the various techniques of image manipulation made possible in Photoshop.

Requirements

Master’s degree in fine arts or a related field.
Possess a digital camera of 3.0 mega pixels or more and connectors for computer download of images.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach two sections of Digital Photography in the fall semester.
Introduce students to the processes, methods, and concepts of digital photography and the "virtual darkroom."
Develop students' visual literacy for interpreting and creating photographic images.
Introduce basic visual elements of design underlying all photography.
Guide students in the creative process of producing photographs with a digital camera.
Instruct students on making "darkroom" adjustments to their images.
Explore various techniques of image manipulation in Photoshop.
Require students to visit a NYC museum.