Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography (Adjunct/Part-time)

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum

ESSENTIAL: Review, update, and evaluate curriculum development in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content, and, in collaboration with the Division Dean, design and develop Photography Department curriculum; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure; serve as Photography Department liaison with area high schools, colleges and universities on articulation matters; provide updated information for course catalogs and other publications regarding Photography Department degree and certification requirements; prepare semester schedules of Photography Department course offerings, noting sequencing and/or prerequisites for each course; prepare and submit to Division Dean annual and updated Photography Department budgets; participate in hazardous materials training, as necessary.

Lecture/ Laboratory

ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms, as necessary; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library, as preparation necessary; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures and/or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; organize and present laboratory demonstrations in all photography courses; organize field study courses and field trips; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use, when appropriate; mix chemicals for color and black-and white processes; perform basic equipment repairs; check equipment in and out to students; hire and coordinate the training and supervision of student help to assist in laboratory preparation and clean-up chores; order supplies and compile and/or direct student assistants in compilation of inventories; prepare lists of laboratory materials needed and supply student assistants with a materials listing and a schedule of laboratory activities; coordinate with student assistants to: assemble laboratory materials and move equipment in and out of laboratories, acquire and maintain materials as needed, select and prepare materials for use in the classroom and/or laboratory, prepare solutions and chemicals, check availability and operation of equipment and needed materials, clean, calibrate and check equipment, and return items and equipment to proper storage areas after classroom and/or laboratory use; practice correct handling of hazardous chemical materials and recognize hazards associated with materials; check materials and equipment setups before each laboratory to determine suitability for use; in close coordination with Art Instructors, design courses and materials for team teaching Portfolio Design.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Bachelor's or Master's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience OR any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience. Verification of prior employment (relatable teaching or work experience) will be required upon hire to verify minimum qualifications. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.