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Part-time Faculty Darkroom/Film Photography Instructor

Employer
Montgomery College
Location
Takoma Park, MD

Job Details



Montgomery College is Maryland's premier community college, serving more than 60,000 students each year through credit and noncredit programs. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success. We give employees the environment, tools, and opportunities they need to make a difference.

Job Title
Part-time Faculty Darkroom/Film Photography Instructor

Job Description Summary
The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Darkroom/Film Photography. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

Montgomery College is a public, fully accredited, open admission institution. Led by President DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D., MC is dedicated to student success and widely recognized for the quality and scope of its academic programs. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? The faculty and staff of MC are integral to our continued excellence. We are looking for dedicated professionals for opportunities throughout the College.

Job Description

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
  • The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
  • The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach Photographic Expression (Darkroom/Film photograph).
  • Adhere to college curriculum and course outcomes.
  • Manage classroom attendance and record grades in a timely manner.
  • Use Blackboard for course management.
  • Communicate effectively with students and colleagues using email.
  • Provide advising to students.


Required Qualifications:
  • A Master of Fine Arts (or equivalent degree) in photo/visual arts.
  • College-level teaching experience in the visual arts. (Graduate school experience is acceptable, but applicant must have been the instructor of record.)
  • Experience teaching college-level darkroom photography.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate computer/digital technology into course delivery.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional activity in the visual arts.
  • Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in teaching, or demonstrated ability to teach, all levels of black and white fine art photography.
  • Experience in teaching, or demonstrated ability to teach, digital fine art photography.
  • Experience in teaching, or demonstrated ability to teach, digital media courses.
  • Experience in teaching, or demonstrated ability to teach, art foundations courses.
  • Experience coordinating, or demonstrated ability to coordinate, a black and white darkroom.
  • Experience working with students of culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Experience supporting underprepared students.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
  • College-level teaching experience preferred (Graduate school teaching assistant experience is applicable if applicant was the instructor of record).
  • Experience teaching at a community college or teaching diverse student populations.

Application Process:
  • For consideration, you must:
    Include dates of employment in your application or attachment.

    Submit a cover letter.


As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
  • Successful completion of a background check.


Closing Date
Thursday, January 3, 2019

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace

For disability-related accommodations, please call 240-567-5353

or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting

equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

About UsI am proud of the work of Montgomery College. It is a remarkable organization, focused on student excellence, equity, and inclusion. We are intentionally building a college that takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

I am committed to hiring faculty, staff, and employees who embrace this vision-and who reflect the diversity of our college community. Our students come to us from more than 160 countries, joining a student body that reflects a changing America, rich in cultural and geographic difference. We are proud of our diversity and our excellence in academic affairs, student affairs, operations, and community advancement.

I am looking for bold, innovative, and courageous faculty and staff to join the outstanding employees of Montgomery College. Are you uncompromising in your focus on student success? Are you rigorous in your attention to equitable outcomes for all students? Do you embrace data, technology, and innovation? Can you stretch to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's students?

We are truly a unique college. For 70 years, Montgomery College has been on the leading edge, and we intend to stay there. We believe deeply in the mission of community colleges, and we are committed to empowering our students to change their lives and to enrich the life of the community. We hold ourselves accountable for the results.

If any of this resonates with you, I welcome your consideration of the employment announcement below. Make your move-and I look forward to working with you at Montgomery College.

Be well,

DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D.

President, Montgomery College


Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Part time
R1625

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Organization

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 60,000 students each year through credit and noncredit programs. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success. We give employees the environment, tools, and opportunities they need to make a difference.

Join us in our mission of empowering students and enriching the community. Positions are available at our campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, as well as our Workforce Development & Continuing Education centers and other off-campus sites throughout Montgomery County. 

We encourage talented professionals who want to enrich the lives of today’s—and tomorrow’s—students to browse our open positions and apply today.

Montgomery College offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. If you have any specific questions about benefits at Montgomery College, please e-mail hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu.

Have Questions?

Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management

Email

hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu

Call Us

240-567-5353

Address

9221 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850

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