Part-Time Photography Instructor (Pool)


FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach lecture/lab sections of photography in various modalities as needed (in person, hybrid, online) with an emphasis on film-based technologies, darkroom practices, digital and experimental photography
2. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development to include student learning outcomes and assessment processes
3. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance the offerings of the department
4. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours
5. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula across modalities
6. Monitor and maintain the health and safety of the darkroom, studio, students, faculty, and staff
7. Participate as a member of department, division, and college committees
8. Organize student photography exhibitions and represent the program on campus and in the community
9. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs
10. The college offers day, evening, and online classes, and faculty will be required to teach courses as assigned, which may include daytime, evening, hybrid, and online sections

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

1. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of darkroom and digital photography, in person and online
2. Safety practices in the darkroom lab
3. Digital photography and the imaging production process, including experience with Adobe Photoshop
4. The foundational principles of art (composition, color, etc.), the craft of photography, artistic and/or technical applications of photography, and other art disciplines
5. The history and cultural perspectives of photography: its integration with art, social impacts of the medium, and
   evolution of materials and techniques associated with photography
6. The use of technology in art education and the willingness to expand its use

Skills and Abilities:

1. Practice as an active studio artist, evidenced by a broad range of independent artwork and exhibitions
2. The use of film-based photographic cameras and equipment associated with the different formats of film cameras
3. Studio lighting, techniques, and safe practices
4. Use of darkroom equipment and chemistry
5. Reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and examine its effect critically
6. Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles in both developmental and transfer courses
7. Use teaching methods and modalities that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become self-regulated learners
8. Use instructional methods across modalities that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
9. Create a digital portfolio of personal or professional artwork as a presentation vehicle
10. Maintain currency in the discipline and related technology appropriate to instruction
11. Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
12. Ensure consistent and appropriate assessment of student progress
13. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, laboratory preparations, and student success
14. Contribute to department, division, and college activities

Job Requirements:

• Master's or higher in photography, fine arts, or art OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or higher in art history or humanities OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

• College-level experience teaching a range of darkroom, digital, and experimental photography classes in different modalities (in person and online)
• Demonstrated record of photography exhibits
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students with an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in photography
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within art courses and classrooms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designations for institutional, departmental and instructional practices

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and

ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 6/30/2026

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198270

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