Sierra College is hiring: Photography (Adjunct/Part-time) in Rocklin

Photography (Adjunct/Part‑time)

Salary: $77.44 – $98.98 Hourly

Job Type: Part‑Time

Job Number: 47

Closing: Continuous

Location: Rocklin, CA

Division: Instruction Office

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Need help with your online account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855‑524‑5627 if you need assistance. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum – ESSENTIAL: Review, update, and evaluate curriculum development to meet student interests and needs within departmental budget constraints. Coordinate with adjunct instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content. Design and develop Photography Department curriculum; evaluate and revise course descriptions. Present curriculum change proposals. Serve as liaison with high schools, colleges, and universities on articulation matters. Prepare semester schedules, budgets, and hazardous materials training. PERIPHERAL: Review compliance with legal and professional standards.

Lecture / Laboratory – ESSENTIAL: Prepare lesson plans, syllabi, and laboratory demonstrations. Mix chemicals, perform basic equipment repairs, check equipment, coordinate student assistants. Produce instructional materials. PERIPHERAL: Produce work as a photographic artist; evaluate new textbooks; attend workshops and conferences; familiarize with equipment.

Lecture / Laboratory Presentation – ESSENTIAL: Present information clearly, use visual aids, distribute handouts, answer questions, enforce safety, supervise students. PERIPHERAL: Speak to other classes, supervise clean‑up, advise on hazards, monitor disposal of chemicals.

Student Performance Evaluation – ESSENTIAL: Develop assessments, conduct critiques, grade papers, maintain records, advise students. PERIPHERAL: Input scores into a computer.

Shared – Governance Activities – ESSENTIAL: Attend meetings, respond to requests, serve on committees, represent department. PERIPHERAL: Assist in gallery coordination, attend university meetings, serve on selection committees, promote communication with Art Department.

Ancillary Student Services – ESSENTIAL: Hold office hours, advise students, coordinate the Student Photography Show, support student newspaper staff, model citizenship. PERIPHERAL: Provide recommendation letters, hold review sessions, encourage field trips and club activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 equivalent.
• Part‑time faculty teaching assignment with salary rates per the Part‑Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (details at Sierra College website).
• Verification of applicant credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.
• Copies of transcripts must be attached (photocopies and unofficial transcripts accepted).

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided, including live scan and tuberculosis examination. Verification of prior employment may be needed to determine minimum qualifications.

Equivalency Information

Sierra College provides an equivalency process to determine whether coursework or professional experience meets the minimum requirements. If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form.

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at institutions outside the United States must obtain an evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

Supplemental Information

Why Sierra? Sierra College is a Top‑150 community college in the nation, offers robust professional development, equity and inclusion initiatives, and state retirement and loan forgiveness benefits.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty and students. The ideal candidate will share this commitment and support students from historically underrepresented communities.

Compensation

Placement on the District’s Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent on years of experience and level of education. Entry‑level rates range from $77.44 to $98.98 per hour (lecture/lab rates). Highest attainable rates are $127.21 and $95.41 per hour. Eligible employees participate in the State Teachers Retirement System.

Required Application Documents

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial)
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement addressing equity gaps, role of faculty, and teaching evolution.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Position description is on file with Human Resources. Assignment may change location within the district based on need. The district reserves the right to modify the position at any time.

EEO & Title IX

Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among faculty, staff, and students. For Title IX or EEO inquiries, contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX at 916‑660‑7006 or email EEOT9@sierracollege.edu.

Contact

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/2899724/photography-adjunct-part-time

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