Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Photography Program Lead
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Program Lead
Title: Photography Program Lead
Location: Lakewood, CO
Target Salary: $65,000 - 75,000 per year
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Rocky Mountain College of Art +Design is looking for a Program Lead for its Photography Program within the Digital Arts + Media Department. Program Leads are experienced faculty and discipline experts. As such, they offer discipline expertise to the department and focus on performance metrics related to teaching and learning. Program Leads provide academic leadership and administrative support within the program, with a focus on curriculum, improving student learning and success, mentoring and supporting part time faculty, and assisting the department chair with administrative functions such as studio activities and events, scheduling, budgeting, and program management. Program Leads hold a faculty rank with an approved teaching load.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years experience in academic, program, or organizational leadership. 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited postsecondary institution. Preferred Qualifications:
A relevant graduate degree (MA/MS, MFA, or Ph.D.) with at least one degree or extensive professional experience in Photography. Evidence of creative, professional, and/or scholarly work - documented in a portfolio or curriculum vitae in Photography. Experience in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and online education. Proficiency and the ability to teach (discipline-specific programs or proficiencies) (including, but not limited to (discipline-specific programs or proficiencies). Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching + Instruction:
Program Leads at RMCAD teach an approved course load. They may also coordinate studio activities and portfolio reviews as part of their teaching activities. Maintain a high standard of teaching effectiveness. Offer peer-to-peer instructional mentorship, coaching, and support to part-time faculty (new and those identified as needing additional support and guidance) in teaching, curricular implementation, and assessment. Maintain a practice of scholarship, professional achievement, and ongoing professional/creative research. Curricular Leadership:
Lead the assessment of student learning within the program by identifying, implementing, and managing assessment projects. Monitor curricular, co-curricular, and assessment trends within the program and the higher education industry. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - revising, designing, and developing course curriculum or program requirements, as required. Oversee Subject Matter Experts (SME) in course revision, design, and development activities, (including new courses). Manage and coordinate contracts in collaboration with the Department Chair. Supervise and/or coordinate with Division/Department Coordinators, if and as assigned. Program Operations:
Assist the department chair (as requested) with course set-up reviews, syllabi approvals, course observations, and annual reviews for part-time faculty. Assist the department chair with hiring part-time faculty. This may include, but is not limited to application reviews, interviewing, and making hiring recommendations to the department chair. Purchase determined supplies, equipment, etc. as approved in the budget. Support consistent fiscal management practices in collaboration with department and division leadership. Provide information related to program budgets, faculty assignments, scheduling, student needs, curriculum, and program related initiatives to the department chair. Provide coordination and support for program events, activities, initiatives, and meetings - including but not limited to student clubs or groups, professional associations, community organizations, and program advisory boards. Support students with respect to grade changes, prerequisite waivers, incompletes, section switches, etc. as needed. Help with student complaints and concerns in collaboration with faculty, advising, and the department chair. Program Development:
Work collaboratively with all departments to support program health and student recruitment, enrollment, and success efforts, including, but not limited to admissions, marketing, advising, academic, and co-curricular divisions. In collaboration with senior leadership, department chairs, and deans, support the research, analysis, design, build, launch, growth targets, and maintenance of new degree and non-degree academic programs. Participate in regional, state, and specialized accreditation efforts, as needed. Attend events, co-curricular activities, strategic initiative activities, accreditation activities, advisory boards, regional and local community events important to RMCAD, its programs, faculty, and leaders. Other duties as assigned. Note: This position is hybrid, requiring Program Leads to be on campus as required by senior leadership at RMCAD.
About RMCAD:
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking and prepares learners to be forces of change in the creative industries, our communities, and the world. RMCAD was established in 1963 by Philip J. Steele, who had a vision to provide students with a quality higher education in art and design. RMCAD continues to experience growth since its comparatively modest beginnings and now thrives on a lush, historic campus including more than 23 acres of land and 16 buildings. We are also pioneers in the online learning environment for art and design. RMCAD currently has over 2,000 students enrolled.
RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that "Our students come first." The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.
Our Benefits:
Hybrid work environment Time Off Package including paid vacation, sick and holidays (7 Most Observed, Birthday, & December Gift Holidays) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Basic Life & AD&D Short & Long Term Disability 401k employer match Tuition Assistance Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range:
$65,000 - $75,000 per year
Rocky Mountain College of Art +Design is looking for a Program Lead for its Photography Program within the Digital Arts + Media Department. Program Leads are experienced faculty and discipline experts. As such, they offer discipline expertise to the department and focus on performance metrics related to teaching and learning. Program Leads provide academic leadership and administrative support within the program, with a focus on curriculum, improving student learning and success, mentoring and supporting part time faculty, and assisting the department chair with administrative functions such as studio activities and events, scheduling, budgeting, and program management. Program Leads hold a faculty rank with an approved teaching load.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years experience in academic, program, or organizational leadership. 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited postsecondary institution. Preferred Qualifications:
A relevant graduate degree (MA/MS, MFA, or Ph.D.) with at least one degree or extensive professional experience in Photography. Evidence of creative, professional, and/or scholarly work - documented in a portfolio or curriculum vitae in Photography. Experience in curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and online education. Proficiency and the ability to teach (discipline-specific programs or proficiencies) (including, but not limited to (discipline-specific programs or proficiencies). Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching + Instruction:
Program Leads at RMCAD teach an approved course load. They may also coordinate studio activities and portfolio reviews as part of their teaching activities. Maintain a high standard of teaching effectiveness. Offer peer-to-peer instructional mentorship, coaching, and support to part-time faculty (new and those identified as needing additional support and guidance) in teaching, curricular implementation, and assessment. Maintain a practice of scholarship, professional achievement, and ongoing professional/creative research. Curricular Leadership:
Lead the assessment of student learning within the program by identifying, implementing, and managing assessment projects. Monitor curricular, co-curricular, and assessment trends within the program and the higher education industry. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - revising, designing, and developing course curriculum or program requirements, as required. Oversee Subject Matter Experts (SME) in course revision, design, and development activities, (including new courses). Manage and coordinate contracts in collaboration with the Department Chair. Supervise and/or coordinate with Division/Department Coordinators, if and as assigned. Program Operations:
Assist the department chair (as requested) with course set-up reviews, syllabi approvals, course observations, and annual reviews for part-time faculty. Assist the department chair with hiring part-time faculty. This may include, but is not limited to application reviews, interviewing, and making hiring recommendations to the department chair. Purchase determined supplies, equipment, etc. as approved in the budget. Support consistent fiscal management practices in collaboration with department and division leadership. Provide information related to program budgets, faculty assignments, scheduling, student needs, curriculum, and program related initiatives to the department chair. Provide coordination and support for program events, activities, initiatives, and meetings - including but not limited to student clubs or groups, professional associations, community organizations, and program advisory boards. Support students with respect to grade changes, prerequisite waivers, incompletes, section switches, etc. as needed. Help with student complaints and concerns in collaboration with faculty, advising, and the department chair. Program Development:
Work collaboratively with all departments to support program health and student recruitment, enrollment, and success efforts, including, but not limited to admissions, marketing, advising, academic, and co-curricular divisions. In collaboration with senior leadership, department chairs, and deans, support the research, analysis, design, build, launch, growth targets, and maintenance of new degree and non-degree academic programs. Participate in regional, state, and specialized accreditation efforts, as needed. Attend events, co-curricular activities, strategic initiative activities, accreditation activities, advisory boards, regional and local community events important to RMCAD, its programs, faculty, and leaders. Other duties as assigned. Note: This position is hybrid, requiring Program Leads to be on campus as required by senior leadership at RMCAD.
About RMCAD:
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is an innovative, rigorous, and community-oriented global learning environment that inspires passion for critical thinking and prepares learners to be forces of change in the creative industries, our communities, and the world. RMCAD was established in 1963 by Philip J. Steele, who had a vision to provide students with a quality higher education in art and design. RMCAD continues to experience growth since its comparatively modest beginnings and now thrives on a lush, historic campus including more than 23 acres of land and 16 buildings. We are also pioneers in the online learning environment for art and design. RMCAD currently has over 2,000 students enrolled.
RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that "Our students come first." The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developing an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.
Our Benefits:
Hybrid work environment Time Off Package including paid vacation, sick and holidays (7 Most Observed, Birthday, & December Gift Holidays) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Basic Life & AD&D Short & Long Term Disability 401k employer match Tuition Assistance Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range:
$65,000 - $75,000 per year