Solano Community College is hiring: Photography Instructor (PT) in Fairfield

Solano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for temporary part-time teaching assignments.

Assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses.

The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined.

The successful candidate will teach all levels photography courses, including photojournalism and documentary photography, introductory and intermediate digital photography, studio and location lighting, theories of composition, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and photography history and concepts.

Focus would be on teaching photography photojournalism and documentary photography.

This position is part-time.

The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or online/distance education format.

The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

We seek candidates who are able and willing to train for and teach online as well as on campus.

The School of Liberal Arts at Solano Community College represents a broad spectrum of curriculum and programs.

We are committed to providing quality programs and services toward developmental education, transfer degrees, and workforce development.

Solano Community College’s well-respected art program, within the School of Liberal Arts offers students the opportunity to take a variety of different courses within the field of art practice.

Our curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy.

Our photography facility includes a state-of-the-art digital lab including color management tools and printers, a wet darkroom, and a studio well-equipped with ProFoto lights, as well as cameras, lights and other tools and equipment for student check-out.

We are seeking an applicant available to teach on campus in Spring 2026, as well as to be part of a faculty pool for possible future assignments.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
  
  It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• In-person interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
• Meet administrative time lines and submit completed and required documents and reports.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in division staff meetings.
• Keep Student learning outcomes current and assess courses.
• Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning

Instructors must also provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; review curriculum and assess student learning; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records, and both communicate and work effectively with others.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a Master of Fine Arts in photography or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience in photography.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you may request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application.

The equivalency request form is included in the application.

Preferred qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts in photography or related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree in photography or a related field, and significant professional experience in photography.
• At least two years of teaching photography and/or professional field experience in the photography industry
• Expertise with Macintosh Computers
• Demonstrated expertise with digital media software applications, including Adobe Creative Cloud
• Expertise with current industry-standard electronic equipment, especially cameras and lenses, studio lighting equipment, scanners, and printers.
• Experience with traditional photographic media and historical and contemporary trends in photography
• Experience with job placement, internships, and clear advisement

All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

• Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards
• Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities).
• Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward learning
• Competency with computers and other technological aids, and a willingness to stay current with new technologies, especially ones that could benefit the program;
• Commitment to stay current with scholarship and development in field of expertise;
• Willingness and ability to train for and teach in alternative modes, such as fully online and hybrid classes;
• Willingness to participate in recruitment and articulation with area schools;
• Possess a willingness to take initiative in co-curricular activities, special events, and School projects.