Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography Drone Photography Instructor (Tem

San Francisco Community College District

Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography Drone Photography Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted: February 24, 2025
Application Deadline: February 18, 2026

Contact

San Francisco Community College District
egentry@ccsf.edu
San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Position Description

City College of San Francisco is one of the region's premier public, two-year community colleges dedicated to serving minority and undocumented students and those new to this country. It resides on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest single-college districts in the country. Enrolling over 40,000 students, it offers credit and non-credit instruction and more than 300 degrees and certificates. City College is one of the first in the nation to offer free tuition, providing San Franciscans with the opportunity to access quality college education and workforce training leading to university transfer and good jobs. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support the vibrancy of San Francisco the "City by the Bay" and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality.

CCSF PHOTO seeks an industry experienced professional photographer to educate students in the field of applied drone photography, imaging, and operation and to prepare students for the Part 107 licensing exam. Classes include but are not limited to: drone piloting and imaging with related post-production technologies as well as an emphasis on regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones to prepare students to take the Part 107 license.

Job Duties

1. In-person instruction in the following areas: Drone Photography, Piloting and Imaging to prepare students for the Part 107 exam; Post production and capture using various camera and video methods and software including Adobe image and video editing software.
2. Maintain industry contacts and keep abreast of the changing technology in the area of photography.
3. Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities that promote student learning, achievement, and retention.
4. Teach day, evening, and/or weekend class(es) at one or more campus locations as required.
5. Participate in assessment of course level student learning outcomes.
6. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
7. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).
2. Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT; OR Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT; OR Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Art and Design, including Photography.

Desirable Qualifications

1. An up-to-date Remote Pilot (Part 107) Certificate from the FAA.
2. Earned Master's Degree or PhD in Photography, Fine Arts, Art, Journalism, Engineering, Electronics or related from an accredited institution by the start date of classes.
3. Minimum of two years of practical, verifiable occupational experience in the field of photography.
4. Expressed willingness to promote collegiality within the photography program and interdepartmentally and participate in college flex days and other college wide service as schedule permits.
5. Market experience including, but not limited to, LLC or Sole Proprietorship business operation, image sales or evidence of commercial or documentary assignments, client references, publications or web/museum/gallery exhibitions.
6. Mastery or technical skills and knowledge of aesthetics as demonstrated in portfolio.
7. Demonstrated ability to integrate commercial, documentary, fine-art, historical, and contemporary techniques and concepts in photography.
8. Demonstrated ability to teach community college students.
9. Demonstrated enthusiastic attitude and a strong commitment to students and teaching that promotes retention and supports student success.
10. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
11. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage students in large class settings, small groups, and one-on-one.
12. Expressed willingness to participate in departmental functions.
13. Demonstrable proficiency in one or more of the following areas: DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and Adobe Lightroom CC Classic, Business Practices: Running a Drone Photography Business, Portfolio development and production for web and print, Documentary Photography and Editorial Photography, Architectural Photography, Drone Photography: Pilot and Imaging, Post production for images and video, Lighting for location.
14. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
15. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted.

Benefits

ADA Statement:
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment:
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.

City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees participate in the Covid Safety Campaign. All employees must demonstrate proof of covid vaccination. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance, fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity.

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