Part-time Instructor: Photography

Pikes Peak State College • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Part-time instructor positions (as defined by State Board Policy, BP 3-10) exist to create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that empowers students to be successful. Part-time instructors work under the direction of their respective Department Chair, Associate Dean, or Division Dean. Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors. Part-time instructors will be selected to support departmental requirements. Part-time instructors may be employed to teach courses, conduct presentations or other service activities when current instructors and faculty are not available. Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Requirements

• Completed Associates degree in Commercial Photography.
• Coursework or experience in teaching and working with a diverse student population, including students with different abilities.
• Two years of work experience in real estate and architectural photography.
• Two years of post-production work specific to real estate photography.
• Experience using drones in real estate and architectural photography.
• Ability to demonstrate or articulate a commitment to serving underrepresented populations or populations affected by societal inequities.

Nice To Haves

• Completed Bachelor's degree in commercial photography.
• Experience teaching at the college level or in related technical field.
• Experience teaching face-to-face and online.
• Marketing and small business management.

Responsibilities

• Meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and the Department Chair's approved course outline.
• Using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.
• Informing students of course requirements through a course syllabus, including: specific objectives, means of attaining objectives, and methods of instruction and grading.
• Evaluating students on a continuing basis to allow them to be aware of their own progress.
• Participate in department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required.
• Recommending instructional materials, textbooks, appropriate instructional equipment, and the Library supportive reference materials.
• Maintaining and submitting records as required by policy and procedures.
• Promoting affirmative action equal opportunity concepts within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintaining required credentials, licenses, certification as appropriate, and proficiency and up-to-date knowledge in the subject matter area.

Benefits

• Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree