What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Instructor, Photography position at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Photography high school enrichment teaching position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program, which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.
The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the enrichment component of the Program by introducing students to the fundamentals of photography, including camera operation, composition, lighting, and editing techniques. Students will learn how to capture and develop images using digital methods, exploring various photographic styles and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative vision, technical skills, and an understanding of the role photography plays in visual storytelling. Throughout the course, students will create a portfolio of their work, which will be displayed at the end of the summer session. A Bachelor's degree in Integrated Media, Photography, Art, and/or a related field is required. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.
Please note that this is a part-time/temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 23rd through July 31st and classes are held throughout the week, Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:15P.M. - 2:30P.M.).
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
