Photography instructor- part-time

Mott Community College•Flint, MI

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Photography, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Photography and two (2) years of practical experience in photography or a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related subject area and six (6) years of work experience as a professional photographer.
Knowledge of and teaching experience in both standard photography and digital technology.
Successful candidate will have a significant record as a professional practitioner in the field of photography as evidenced by a portfolio of professional work.
Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Photography or closely related field.
Higher education teaching experience.
Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
Evidence of continuing professional development in the photography and/or education professions.

Responsibilities

teaching classes in Photography, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery
facilitate student learning
initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success
consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy)