Part-time Instructor in Photography
About The Position
The Art & Design program in the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for its ongoing pool of part-time instructors in Photography. We are seeking passionate and experienced individuals to teach engaging, profession-oriented, and inspiring photo courses to our students. The Photography area at NKU offers an approach to artmaking which is media diverse and emphasizes both technical skills and conceptual development. We offer a specific Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography as well as variety of BA and BFA degrees in Studio Arts and Visual Communication Design where photography is an integral part of the curriculum. A successful candidate should be knowledgeable and proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, advanced digital camera control, digital file management, and be able to converse in and with a variety of contemporary methods of current commercial and fine art photography. While there is no specific position associated with this posting at this time, applications will be used to build a qualified and diverse database of instructors for future instructional needs. ABOUT SOTA The Art & Design, Music, and Theatre & Dance programs make up the School of the Arts which sits in the College of the Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University. Art & Design offers an innovative and engaged opportunity for aspiring artists and designers who seek professional training in the arts. Art & Design has 17 full-time faculty and 4 full-time staff that embrace a comprehensive hands-on approach of working with materials and techniques while developing critical thinking skills related to the various art disciplines and studio training. ABOUT NKU Established in 1968, NKU is a 15,000-student, nationally recognized, growing metropolitan university located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with the Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Museum Hotel and a plethora of galleries such as The Weston, Carl Solway and Manifest Gallery. Cincinnati offers an outstanding quality of life, a dynamic arts community, and an affordable cost of living. NKU is committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people.
Requirements
- MFA in Photography or its equivalent.
- An active professional creative practice in photography.
- Demonstrated knowledge of photography and digital techniques.
- Well versed in contemporary / historical practice.
- Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Proven ability to thoroughly teach Adobe Lightroom Classic for image importing/exporting and processing.
- Proven ability to teach introduction to photography with DSLR cameras.
- Strong understanding of basic/advanced digital camera control + operation, lens function, and introductory photographic equipment for digital capture.
- Proven ability to teach file management via SD/CF cards, external hard drives, and compact flash drives.
- Proven ability to teach practices in file management for digital output via Epson inkjet printers.
- Proven ability to teach introductory photography courses in a Mac lab.
- College-level teaching experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to teach all levels of photography (Introductory to Advanced).
- Proven ability to teach Adobe Photoshop.
- Proven ability to effectively utilize Canvas Learning Management System for student instruction.
- Work and/or teaching experience in a digital printing lab (Epson Inkjet printers).
- Work and/or teaching experience in studio lighting.
- Strong skills related to SSD formatting, file management, color managed printing workflows.
Responsibilities
- Teach photography courses in the Art & Design Photography program in SOTA.
- Cultivate the next generation of creative visionaries through a personalized education rooted in principles, exploration, and professional pragmatism.
- Foster the development of adept problem-solvers, innovators, and cultural pioneers.
- Empower students, instilling confidence, refining technical abilities, and fostering creative expression.
- Prepare students for diverse career paths, including graduate studies, wildlife photography, establishing their own photography studio, working as touring photojournalists in the music industry, or becoming emerging New York artists.
- Provide direction and guidance for advancing the University’s strategic priorities.
- Student mentoring.
- Responsible studio management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
