Mott Community College · 2 months ago
Photography instructor- part-time
Mott Community College is seeking a part-time Photography Instructor to facilitate student learning and improve student success. The instructor will be responsible for teaching photography classes while adhering to course objectives and maintaining professional standards in the field.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success
Assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy)
Teach classes in Photography, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery
Qualification
Required
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
Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only
If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview
Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check
Preferred
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
Company
Mott Community College
Mott Community College is a school in Flint.
Funding
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