Adjunct Faculty, Photography

The Fine Arts department at Barry University seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach PHO206-01 & PHO208-01.

The Photography major gains extensive experience in the discipline of photography and uses the photographic image as a vehicle for self-expression and visual communication. Students majoring in Photography should demonstrate the highest degree of creative thinking, technical skills, and professionalism in utilizing the medium of photography.

This position is In-Person

The start date for this position is August 26, 2024

PHO 206-01 – Digital Photography

An introduction to digital camera operation, including manipulation of shutter speeds and apertures as well as basic computer techniques. Emphasis is placed upon technical, aesthetic, and historical perspectives of the medium of photography and digital photography as a fine art.

PHO 208-01 – Smartphone Photography

This course teaches photography through the use of a smartphone or mobile device, to communicate ideas in a socially responsible way emphasizing content, composition, and critical evaluation of images. It covers aspects of the technology, including apps, in-camera processing, everyday communication, and social media usage. A historical overview will relate these devices to the processes of the past to better understand how they are currently affecting and changing our world.

Essential Functions

• Deliver classroom material in a clear and effective manner either in the classroom or online.

• Create a unified comprehensive syllabus

• Create, administer, and evaluate exams, papers, and/or projects

• One office hour per week required to help and address student questions and/or issues

Qualifications/Requirements

• An MFA in Photography is required.

• 1-3 years of teaching experience

• Ability to deliver classroom material (lecture, discussion, small group study, etc...) in a clear and effective manner in a way that students can grasp and comprehend.

• Ability to create, administer, and evaluate exams, papers, and/or projects

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.