Instructor, Photography (part-time) Job at Milwaukee Area Technical College in M

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs. MATC prepares students today for the careers of tomorrow and supports pathways to a four-year degree. MATC is committed to diversity and equity in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Dean of Creative, Arts, Design and Media, teach courses in the Photography program.
• Participate in department meetings and functions, curriculum development, staff development, lab maintenance, and student advising.
• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
• Manage the classroom/laboratory and equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Develop and monitor curriculum to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program evaluation.
• Assess student performance and advise students on academic issues.
• Collaborate with advisory committees, attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Promote the education/training program, assist in recruitment and retention efforts, and engage in MATC marketing.
• Support student organizations and activities; develop relationships with business and industry.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up; maintain certification and ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Photography, Graphic Arts, or Visual Communication.

Occupational Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience, or the part-time equivalent (10,000 hours) as a Photographer in at least one of: Photojournalist, Commercial Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Industrial Photographer, Biomedical Photographer, Audio Visual Photographer, Editorial Magazine Photographer.

Must have mastery in the following areas (verified by portfolio submission):

• Studio lighting (strobe and tungsten)
• Compositional skills
• Photographic reproduction techniques
• Photographic processing (color and B&W)
• Digital original photography and digital editing of stills and video
• Video capture with digital SLR

Additional Requirements

• One of the following must be met: at least five years as a Photographer in the listed occupations within the last 5 years, or two years of post-secondary Photography teaching within the last 5 years, or a current professional quality portfolio.
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning is strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication; knowledge of assessment of student achievement techniques.
• WTCS instruction certification requirements and HLC standards (if applicable).
• Ability to relate to students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Embrace MATC Standards of Teaching Excellence and MATC Career Essentials in instruction.

Standards of Teaching Excellence

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Classroom Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning

Essential Technology

• Email and office suite experience (Gmail/Outlook, Microsoft Office/Google)
• Telephone/voice mail system experience

Supplemental Technology

• Online information management systems for advising and grading
• Learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard)
• Technology-based instructional delivery systems and classroom technology
• Experience with emerging technologies (e.g., social networking applications)

Hours/Location

This in-person position is a .5 FTE with hours based on course load and enrollment; location and hours vary by departmental need.

Salary

Salary listed up to the midpoint of the range. Placement determined by years of experience, internal salary equity, and evaluation of applicant’s background.

Application Materials & Requirements

Applicants must complete the employment application in full. Transcripts for all degrees from an accredited institution showing degree award date are required at time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

• Provide complete details including positions held, duties, dates, and licenses/certifications.
• Foreign-issued degrees must be evaluated as equivalent; see NACES guidelines.

Interviews may require an interactive theory lesson and a 10-minute teaching demonstration, conducted in-person or online.

EEO/AA

MATC is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer and complies with all applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodations in the application process, contact MATC at 414-297-6529 or jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Note

MATC – Part-time Faculty/Educational Support benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, and paid holidays, with terms varying by part-time status.