Adjunct Instructor - Art & Design - Photography

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University invites photography professionals and educators to help shape the next generation of visual storytellers in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment. As an Adjunct Instructor in the Art & Design Photography program, you will have the opportunity to share industry knowledge, foster creativity, and mentor students as they develop both technical expertise and artistic vision. UVU values hands-on learning and real-world application, creating meaningful opportunities for instructors to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about photography, committed to student success, and eager to contribute to a collaborative academic community. Adjunct faculty benefit from the flexibility of teaching in a growing program while engaging with motivated students, accomplished colleagues, and a university dedicated to innovation, experiential learning, and workforce readiness.

Under administrative direction from the program coordinator, department chairperson, and dean, the individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:

• Design and teach courses in the field of study.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; surveying and researching industrial and business establishments.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required.
• Attending professional and specialty courses.
• Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in the subject matter or a closely related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Fine Arts in an appropriate subject matter or closely related area and at least one year of teaching experience at a university level; OR a bachelor's degree in the subject matter and has significant professional experience in the field.

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development, and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study, and thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions
• Ability to work effectively with people.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.