Photography Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College Job at

Overview

Posting Details

Position: Photography Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Institution: Clovis Community College

[Posting announces an ongoing pool for part-time faculty with start dates as needed.]

Essential Functions

Clovis Community College seeks an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are dedicated to closing equity gaps. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader who:

• Understands the importance of closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views elimination of inequities as a shared responsibility;
• encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
• supports culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
• strategically builds support for equity-related initiatives across internal and external communities.

Leaders should be open to culturally relevant professional development to prepare for the diverse population of students at Clovis Community College.

The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2021-2022 academic year, enrollment included over 13,000 students with diverse identities. Clovis Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to serving its students.

Responsibilities

Providing instruction in Photography, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Photography courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including technology-assisted methods for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhering to approved curriculum outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests, examinations, assignments, and other assessments aligned with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Timely submission of all required student grading and evaluation reports;
• Teaching assignments in various instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Other duties as assigned and as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and equity-minded practice in the classroom. and

• Master’s in photography, fine arts, or art; or
• Bachelor’s in any of the above and Master’s in art history or humanities; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note: If the degrees posted on transcripts do not match exactly as stated, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities;
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of historical patterns of exclusion in higher education;
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional and relational practices to engage racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities;
• Ability to support underrepresented student populations and foster cross-cultural communication;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students;
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success;
• Proficiency with computers and technologies used in instruction.
• Strong communication with students and staff; knowledge of current assessment methods; and knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classifications are based on education and experience per the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement (URL not included here).

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your application, the department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to schedule an interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date; applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. You will be placed in a continuous pool, and start dates may vary. If you are no longer interested, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected within 18 months, a new application will be required.

Equal Opportunity and About the College

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment and selection. SCCCD EEO Plan is available for review.

About the College: Located in the heart of California, Clovis Community College offers quality education and supports a diverse student population. The College’s mission and vision emphasize equitable student achievement and academic excellence.

Our Mission

• We honor diversity and serve all students;
• We promote opportunities for success and wellness through full access to programs and services, with comprehensive student support to achieve equity;
• We foster critical, creative, and engaged thinking through integrity, generosity, and accountability;
• We support student success along pathways to certificates, degrees, and transfer programs;
• We build community partnerships to enhance student learning and success, advancing economic vitality;
• We engage in reflective research and innovation focused on learning and student success.

Clovis Community College remains committed to excellence and student success. This posting is part of an ongoing applicant pool process for part-time faculty positions.

Open Date: [as posted]. Close Date: [as posted]. Start dates may vary.