Ventura County Community College District is hiring: Instructor in Photography (

Overview

This applicant pool will be used to fill part-time instructor in Photography vacancies at Ventura College for the Spring 2026 semester. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What you\'ll do

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Where you\'ll work

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura – so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

Who we are

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD\'s three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills through assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes; provide timely feedback in class, online, or during established office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials according to campus bookstore procedures to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials in line with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others; perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

E = Essential duties. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

• 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 the equivalent; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments may be judged as equivalent. See equivalency section for details.

Equivalency information and procedures are described in the posting. For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review Board Policy and Administrative Policy references as applicable.

Selection process

Only complete application packets that include the required documents and meet the minimum qualifications (or have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and supplemental questions, outline in detail your education, training, and experience; you will be evaluated based on the information provided.

Application procedure

If you need assistance using the online application system please contact GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at 855-524-5627 between 6 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application to be considered. The hiring committee will not have access to materials kept in District personnel files unless included in your application packet. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. You may submit a new application once every 24 hours, but it must include all attachments. The most recent application submitted will be considered.

1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections must be filled out. Resumes are not a substitute for the “Work Experience” section.
2. Cover Letter. Include: date, your name, the position and locations applied for, sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, and how you will contribute as a member of the VCCCD community.
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). If you submit letters, they should be uploaded with your application materials. We will not accept confidential letters of recommendation.
5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).
6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show the degree title and conferment date. If the degree is not yet conferred, provide transcripts with the anticipated degree and date. Official transcripts required upon hire.
7. Foreign transcripts evaluation (if applicable). Include a full evaluation of foreign coursework and the evaluated transcript. See CHEA/U.S. Department of Education guidance in the posting.

Pay philosophy and starting salary information are provided in the posting. Part-time faculty salaries are governed by the bargaining agreement. Verification of part-time teaching experience will be required upon offer.

Accommodations: If invited to interview and you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview via email to HRMail@vcccd.edu and include the type and extent of accommodation needed.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including FAQs, visit the Academic Careers page.