Assistant Professor, Photography

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah. All full-time faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses in accordance with the SLCC Full-Time Faculty Handbook for Compensation and Workload, as well as the Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, and Tenure Policy, while upholding the mission, vision, and values of Salt Lake Community College. Beginning through advanced-level photography coursesIndustry-standard software applications including Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One Pro Analog and digital photography processes including camera operation, image capture, digital workflow, printing, and traditional darkroom practicesBeginning through advanced-level studio lighting techniques and equipmentMultiple camera formats including DSLR, mirrorless, medium-format, and large-format systems Color theory and its application within photographic practice and visual storytellingA variety of instructional methods and teaching technologies in face-to-face, hybrid, online, studio, and lab learning environments Ability to contribute knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration across other areas within Visual Arts & Design. Demonstrated teaching, training, or instructional experience in a high school, college, professional industry, certification training, workshop, or comparable learning environment Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Media Arts, or a related field Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Media Arts, or a related field Five (5) or more years of professional experience within the photography, media, or creative industries Experience teaching at the post-secondary or college level Experience teaching in online and/or hybrid learning environmentsExperience with curriculum development, course design, and program improvement initiativesExperience integrating emerging technologies, multimedia practices, digital media, and/or AI-related concepts into creative coursework Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching practices and strategies supporting student access, belonging, retention, and success