Baltimore City Community College
Adjunct in Photography_
Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21217
Description/Job SummaryOverview of position: Summary of position's responsibilitiesAn (Adjunct Instructor in Photography) is responsible for:+ Based on Master Syllabus, design and teach assigned class session(s), leveraging digital content and multi-media resources in the classroom;+ Assess student engagement/understanding during each class session;+ Collect, grade, and report assignments and homework;+ Assess and monitor student progress and understanding throughout the course;+ Remediate student's lack of prerequisite knowledge;+ Offer content help through various means;+ Select course materials as they reflect the Master Syllabus;+ Place the syllabus, readings, and homework on Canvas;+ Maintain and update the syllabus and course materials;+ Set up online courses when relevant;+ Create new digital instruction materials;+ Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, and evaluation methods;+ Use evidence-based resources to improve and support teaching;+ Develop an area of expertise in the academic arena;+ Share teaching expertise with colleagues and others;+ Demonstrate integrity as a practitioner-photographer;+ Provide required office hours;+ Effectively communicate with students via e-mail, phone or online discussion boards;+ Provide academic advice and guidance to students;+ Submit grades, on time, via the faculty portal;+ Manage incompletes and make-ups.Required SkillsRequired Skills:+ Have a solid understanding of camera functions, lighting and composition. Must be able to use image manipulation software and have fundamental knowledge of darkroom equipment and procedures; capable of enhancing lighting or using specialized filters or lenses, to set the scene for film or digital photographs.Required QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:+ Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with Photographic Arts credits, or Journalism with photojournalism emphasis;+ MFA or Master's in Journalism, with a photojournalism, scientific photography specialization or related field a plus but not required.+ Minimum of 1 years in photography or related work experience.Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:+ 2 or more years or more experience preferred.+ Experience teaching in an institution of Higher Education, may be substituted with work experience+ Familiarity and/or proficient using LMS (Canvas)