Photographic Technology/Commercial Photography (Adjunct/Part-time)

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Curriculum - ESSENTIAL: Review, update, and evaluate curriculum development in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content, and, in collaboration with the Division Dean, design and develop Photography Department curriculum; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure; serve as Photography Department liaison with area high schools, colleges and universities on articulation matters; provide updated information for course catalogs and other publications regarding Photography Department degree and certification requirements; prepare semester schedules of Photography Department course offerings, noting sequencing and/or prerequisites for each course; prepare and submit to Division Dean annual and updated Photography Department budgets; participate in hazardous materials training, as necessary. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; conduct student critiques evaluating work; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; tabulate scores, assign official grades, and maintain student records of grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; conduct student conferences and advises students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.