Experience managing or working in a darkroom environment
Flexibility and responsiveness in adapting course content to meet the needs of students with varied backgrounds
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with studio lighting, alternative processes, or contemporary photographic practices
Application Materials:
Please submit a cover letter, CV (including website/portfolio), one sample syllabus, and three references.
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Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Position Title:
Adjunct Photography
Time Type:
Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph's University's Department of Art & Art History has a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach Photography courses on a semester-by-semester basis. Likely assignments include introductory and intermediate digital photography and darkroom courses, depending on departmental needs.
Part-time adjunct faculty will teach assigned photography courses, support student learning, and foster an inclusive, studio-focused classroom environment. Course assignments may vary each semester and may encompass a range of photographic practices, including digital image-making, lighting, and traditional black-and-white darkroom processes. Instructors are expected to bring contemporary professional insight and strong technical and conceptual knowledge to the classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching assigned photography course(s), including digital and/or darkroom instruction
Preparing course materials, assignments, and assessments
Demonstrating proper use of photographic equipment, lighting, and darkroom facilities
Providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to students
Holding regular office hours
Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically
Using Canvas or another learning management system
Maintaining consistent communication with students
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Participating in occasional meetings with the Department Chair or program faculty
Collaborating with course coordinators to ensure curricular consistency and quality
Supporting departmental goals related to student learning and engagement
Assisting in maintaining a safe and effective studio and darkroom environment
Minimum Requirements:
MFA in Photography or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in both digital photography and traditional darkroom processes
Professional experience in photography or related creative fields
Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, including Lightroom and Photoshop)
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