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

Salary : $70.01 - $91.74 Hourly

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type : Adjunct Faculty

Job Number : ADJ-PHOTO-25

Department : School of Liberal Arts

Opening Date : 09 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Solano Community College is seeking a 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 a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and / or in an on-line / 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Minimum 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 :

All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adjunct faculty may purchase health and welfare benefits, at their expense, to the extent permitted by the District's health and welfare benefits carrier and / or broker.

Eligibility :

Taught at Solano Community College for at least two semesters (excludes summer session); must be scheduled for a minimum of 40% assignment at the time of enrollment in the health plan; enrollment periods to be determined each semester; once enrolled mandatory participation will be required (participation period to be determined); premiums will be made through payroll deduction and additional premiums due on a monthly basis by check to the Business Office no later than the 10th of each month for the succeeding month's benefits; and other procedures for implementation as determined by the District in consultation with the Association.