About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks experienced, part-time photography instructors to teach studio and color photography courses during the 2026–2027 academic year. Courses to be staffed for Spring 2027 (January 9 – May 7, 2027):

• PHOT 1400 – Commercial Photography (3.78 units of load) — Lecture/Lab, 12:30–4:20 p.m. on Mondays
  • Teach studio advertising and product photography workflows using large-format (4x5) view cameras and studio lighting (tungsten and strobe).
  • Assign real-world projects that simulate commercial studio assignments and guide students in building entry-level professional portfolios.
• PHOT 1700 – Color Photography (3.78 units of load) — Lecture/Lab, 12:30–4:20 p.m. on Wednesdays
  • Instruct color photographic materials, additive/subtractive color theory, digital color capture and processing.
  • Supervise digital workflow, color printing from digital files, presentation and critique.

Additional responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver clear lesson plans and lab activities aligned with course objectives.
• Demonstrate and teach safe studio practices and proper handling of equipment.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment to support student learning and portfolio development.
• Maintain course records and communicate with department staff as needed.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography or a closely related field.
• Recent, demonstrable full-time or freelance professional photography experience (studio or commercial work).
• Proficiency with photographic processing and compositing software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop).
• Familiarity with DSLR systems (raw capability, manual aperture/shutter control) and studio lighting techniques.

Preferred:

• MA or MFA in Photography.
• Prior college-level teaching or adjunct faculty experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time faculty pay: $792 per unit of load.
• Confidential Client provides adjunct resources and benefits described for part-time faculty (examples may include paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, and employee assistance programs). Refer to the client’s adjunct faculty materials for full details.

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Location & Schedule

• Work on-site in Willoughby, OH. (Courses listed above are scheduled daytime Lecture/Lab sessions — Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30–4:20 p.m.)
• Candidates must be able to meet on-campus for scheduled class/lab hours and manage in-person studio work.

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Notes for Candidates

• Positions are part-time, contract appointments for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Application review will begin immediately; applications accepted until positions are filled.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — contact the hiring office referenced by the client for details.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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