Photography instructor- part-time Job Flint area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

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.

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.

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.

The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.

S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face‑to‑face conversations, or written documentation.

The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).

S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves and other personal protective equipment.

While part‑time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student…


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