Photography Assistant Professor
Under the general direction of the Arts, Media and Entertainment (AME) division dean, the Photography instructor interacts with faculty and staff from several departments and divisions. The Photography instructor’s primary responsibility is to teach beginning, intermediate, advanced photography classes with both digital and video capture techniques. These classes may be offered in a distance education format. The Photography instructor will use a learning and student-centered approach to assist in curriculum development and growth to meet the current and future needs of a rapidly changing professional environment. A strong candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The instructor will be responsible for staying current with both digital still and video capture applications including software and photographic principles. Extensive knowledge of photography theory and practices, commercial photography skills, and an ability to utilize current industry standard photography applications. The candidate should have experience working in a learning environment and the ability to quickly and independently solve problems as they arise. They should be willing and able to learn new technologies in digital and video fields and related industries.
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching courses in all levels of Photography at the college including those that cover:
- Studio Lighting
- Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge
- Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Photography classes in both digital and analog modalities
- Photo History
- Video capture
- Emerging technologies including drone operation and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence
- Darkroom
- Alternative and historical processes
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a 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*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by January 15, 2026.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
*NOTES:
- Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). Titles with added, missing, or rearranged words will not be accepted. If your degree title does not match the minimum qualifications exactly, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for this position (see next bullet). E.g. minimum qualification states Chemistry degree needed, and your degree title states Organic Chemistry. You will need to apply for “equivalency”. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.
- Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include a letter detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
- If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified.
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