"Photography Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool"

Photography Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

Essential Functions: Instructors appointed to the Photography Part-time Temporary Pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Photography pool instructors include: Providing effective classroom and laboratory instruction in Photography using wet lab/darkroom &/or digital methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter; Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations; Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours; Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials; Contributing to development of program policies and procedures; Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required; Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility; Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English.

Requirements: 1. A Master's degree in Photography, Fine Arts, or Art; or 2. A Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a Master's degree in Art History or Humanities; or 3. The equivalent; and 4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills; Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community; Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter; Strong organizational skills; Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community; Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin; Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting; Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning; Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners; Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology; Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English.

Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850