What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Photography (Portrait and Wedding) Job at Randolph Community College position at Randolph Community College?

Salary : $57,494.00 Annually

Location : Asheboro, NC

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 00418

Department : Instructional Services

Division : Photography Programs

Opening Date : 11 / 11 / 2024

General Job Description

MINIMUM COMPENSATION BEGINS AT $57,494; ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Photographic Technology reports directly to the Department Head, Photography Programs. Instructor, Photographic Technology provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses / programs.

Duties

Classroom Instruction

Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 - 21 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
Teach an academic success class, as needed
Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
Provide and / or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and / or clinical settings to meet program needs
Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
Ensure the proper operation of classroom / lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Head
Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria

Other Services to Students

Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 5 hours a week.

Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning

Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned

Perform and verify graduation degree audits

Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College

Advocate and provide motivation for students

Communicate student needs to Department Head

Divisional Administrative Expectations

Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data

Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible

Participate in program and curriculum review; offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the College

Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as needed and as appointed by the President

Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College

Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college

Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College

Other Duties Specific to the Position

Key responsibility for the portrait and wedding photography subject area including working closely with Department Head on curriculum currency, recruiting, cooperative education annual equipment, software and supply budget needs, and job placement

Professional membership and active participation appropriate portrait and wedding related professional organization(s)

Annual professional development in portrait wedding and / or cross training in other areas of photography

Maintain portrait studio spaces (AE 148, AE 150, AE 152) equipment, lighting, matte cutting, retouching and other portrait related equipment, software and supplies.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required :

Associates degree in Photography with a focus on portrait and wedding photography or an Associates degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution

A record of professional expertise, as demonstrated by a portfolio of professional work

2-5 years of experience in Portrait and Wedding Photography

Preferred :

Bachelor's Degree in Photography with a focus on portrait and wedding photography

One year of teaching experience at a community college or higher education setting

Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) or Bachelors in Photography

College Requirements of all Employees

Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.

An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.

Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.

Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.

Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures.

Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations.

Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.

The following benefits are available to full-time employees. A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works 30 or more hours per week for a minimum of nine months of the fiscal year.

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Personal Observance Day

Bereavement Leave

Holiday Pay

Longevity Pay

NC State Health Plan

Assurant Dental Insurance

Superior Vision Insurance

Horace Mann Automobile

Companion Life Insurance - free $10,000 term life policy for FT employees

Colonial Products - cancer, accident, short / ong term disability, life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)

Employee Assitance Plan (EAP)

Retirement

Additional benefit information is included in the Employment Matters section of the Randolph Community College Policy Manual. Please click the link below to access the handbook.

Salary : $57,494

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