Adjunct Faculty, Photography + Visual Media

Adjunct Faculty, Photography + Visual Media Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver Photography + Visual Media coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Photography + Visual Media to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography or Art (with Photography concentration), or:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications (with Photography concentration), or:
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Photography, or:
• Associate degree in Photography and three (3) years non‑teaching work experience.

Experience in a leadership or ownership role within a creative practice, studio, or related industry setting. Active professional practice or current industry engagement (e.g., commercial, editorial, or fine art photography). Record of teaching photography at the post‑secondary level.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment, including commitment to student confidentiality.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff across multi‑cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Active, applied teaching methods that meet students at varying levels of preparation and proficiency.
• Current knowledge of the discipline, including effective use of technology as an instructional tool.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and multiple campus locations.
• Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College, its Servant‑Leadership principles, and teaching in a community college setting that serves underprepared and underserved students.
• Commitment to a culture of care for…