Adjunct - Digital Photography

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA     Adjunct
JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in Digital Photography for Fall 2025.  Courses of instruction would include: Digital Photography, meeting Mon and Weds on the Cedar Rapids main campus from 02:30pm – 4:30pm, and a second section of Digital Photography, meeting every Mon and Weds 7:30am – 9:05am, and every other Friday beginning on Aug 29th from 7:30am – 9:05am. This class meets at the Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. Both classes begin Monday, August 25th and run until Dec 12th. This position will be at both Main Campus and Linn County Regional Center.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge base in the Art discipline in Digital Photography, software used for editing and manipulating photographs including Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop with a willingness to learn Capture One, and understanding of foundational photography instruction as it relates to these concepts. Teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include instructing students in courses, and communicating with department staff, students, and other faculty in a timely fashion.

Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction. Adjunct instructors are responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities such as assisting in laboratory maintenance (inventory of supplies and materials), monitoring of computer functions in the digital lab and maintaining student access to software. 

Adjunct faculty bring with them a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which serve to foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Experience in studio lighting, traditional black and white chemical processing and knowledge of the technological history of the medium is a plus. 

Adjunct faculty must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessment of student learning projects within the discipline, the department, and the college.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

  • Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. 
  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Instruct students in all curriculum that relates to foundational concepts in digital photography and the technologies associated with the media.
  • Provide instruction in discipline.
  • Collaborate with other faculty members in the development and formulation of course syllabi with consistent outcomes and assessments.
  • Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
  • Perform other related work duties as assigned such as regular lab and classroom maintenance so that all students have access to materials and programs necessary for success in the photography courses.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

  • Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
  • Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
  • Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a master’s degree with at least 12 graduate hours in Art with a concentration in photography.
  • Experience teaching Photography courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

  • Experience teaching at the college level
  • MFA in Art discipline
  • Commercial lighting techniques
  • Technological and aesthetic history of photography

EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.