Faculty - Photography & Digital Art Program Coordinator (174 Day)

JOB GOAL :

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching photography and 2-D design courses (15 credit hours) each semester. Experience teaching Dark Room and Digital Photography is required. Ability to adapt and revise curriculum and instruction to respond to advances in technology and photography practices. The instructor should be a professionally active artist with a record of creative achievement that may include exhibitions, commissions, and / or publications. Industry experience in commercial photography and design is desired.

This position will also serve as the Program Coordinator for the Digital Arts Program. The program serves to train students in advanced skills in photography, videography, and design technologies for employment in diverse industry roles. The successful candidate must have at least three years of industry experience in commercial photography or design. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty in art, marketing, web design, and digital media.

Other responsibilities include evaluating and reporting student performance and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division and College policies and procedures, program review, committee service, and curriculum assessment and revision. As a program coordinator the instructor will also be responsible for coordinating program advisory committee meetings with industry partners, and building and maintaining industry partnerships for student work-based learning. Instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined in the College’s Quality Faculty Plan.

The intended start date will be in July 2026 as we are hiring for the next academic year.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves sitting and / or standing most of the time in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting up to 10 pounds. Frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting and grasping. Constant (67-100%) talking, hearing and viewing various types of close work. May travel to other on-campus facilities, off-campus facilities and business to teach, attend meetings, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Dark room and digital photography background.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS :

EEO / AA STATEMENT : It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone : (303) 844-5695 FAX : (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD :

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by January 2 will receive first consideration.