Salary: $66,927.00 – $90,756.00 Annually
Location : Monterey, CA
Job Type: Full Time Instructor
Job Number: 2021-00105
Division: Creative Arts
Department: Photography
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: 9/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences – emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
THE POSITION
Monterey Peninsula College seeks a full-time tenure-track Instructor of Photography who can lead, maintain, and continue to develop the College’s long-standing Photography program, as well as expand the program in the direction of videography, digital photography, and alternative processes. Duties will include teaching basic core Photography courses and advanced courses as appropriate; managing the Photography darkroom and related facilities; managing a budget; scheduling all Photography courses; developing curricula.
The ideal candidate for the Full-Time Faculty Photography Instructor position will share the College’s commitment to educating a diverse student population.
Example of Duties
The duties below are representative of the duties of the position and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
1. Teach all courses in Photography and Videography in accordance with program
and scheduling needs;
2. Assist in the assessment, development, and revision of curriculum, including student and program learning outcomes, assessment of learning and program review;
3. Collaborate with other instructors to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success;
4. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment and technology, and methods of instruction (distance education/online teaching) that will enhance course offerings of the department;
5. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula while developing new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students;
6. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours;
7. Serve as a member of division, department, and college committees;
8. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner;
9. Teach a variety of courses during the day, evening, or online at the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center, and/or other designated locations.
10. Research, acquire, and operate equipment necessary for photography instruction in a digital and darkroom environment.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s in photography, fine arts, or art
OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above
AND
Master’s in art history or humanities
ORthe
AND
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse
academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students attending a community college.
DEGREE EQUIVALENCY
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated
above, but believe they possess equivalent qualifications to those listed for the relevant
discipline should complete an Equivalency Application utilizing the link below and submit
with your application. This is the process to follow when the applicant’s degree(s) are in an
area of expertise or coursework that is different than the Minimum Qualifications listed in
the job announcement, https://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-
resources/equivalency
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge of and commitment to community college teaching, including experience meeting the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills and goals, to enhance student success.
2. Experience working collaboratively with students, artists, or colleagues.
3. Knowledge of or experience with promoting student success and retention
4. Effective oral and written communication skills
5. An exhibition record of photographic and/or video work (may include digital images, projection, photo-based installation, alternative photo processes, and mixed media that integrates photography)
6. Experience teaching photography at the community college level
7. Experience teaching video at the community college level
8. Experience working in or supervising a photographic darkroom facility – including the specification, purchase, repair, and maintenance of related equipment, mixing of photographic chemicals, management of storage and disposal, operation of safety equipment, and the safe and appropriate cleaning of facilities
9. Experience with basic digital record-keeping and proficiency with Google productivity software (or similar).
10. Course scheduling experience
11. Curriculum development experience in photography and/or videography
12. Experience overseeing, assisting, and advising students in the production and exhibition of their photographic and/or video work.
PROOF OF VACCINATIONNew employees may begin serving in their assignments only after they are in
compliance with current health or vaccination requirements.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form, submitted via the MPC website
2. A resume/curriculum vitae that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
3. All undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts. Unofficial copies may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview;
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. For a list of agencies, please refer to the link below.
4. A cover letter explaining how you meet the desirable qualifications as well as your commitment to developing life skills and high behavioral and educational standards in students.
5. A diversity statement including a detailed response describing how you meet the minimum qualification to possess sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by September 8, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. PST. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Please upload your materials as PDF files and use file names that clearly reflect the contents of each attachment.
SALARY
Initial salary placement is based on the current Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
A. The starting salary range is $66,927.00 – $90,756.00 annually, and is based on
verification of education and experience for column and step placement. In addition
to the base salary, the successful candidate may also earn an annual Doctoral
stipend of $3,290 or an annual multiple Masters’ stipend of $2,332, if applicable.
BENEFITSMonterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, including health,
dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an
employee assistance program (EAP). The College also provides sick leave and
contributes to the retirement plan. For more information on current benefits, please
view the benefits at a glance
ASSIGNMENTThe assigned work year is 175.5 days per academic year. To review our current
academic 22-23 calendar for, please click
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
or
Aileen Sandoval – HR Specialist at asandoval@mpc.edu
Anticipated Compensation:$44.00-$58.22 per hour for instructional assignments
$37.65-$49.48 per hour for non-instructional assignments (such as library or counseling)
Initial salary placement is based on education for academic disciplines requiring a master’s degree. Initial salary placement is based on a combination of education and occupational experience for disciplines not requiring a master’s degree. Please see our current for more details.
For assignments in COOP and Older Adult, please see the job announcement for salary rates.
Adjunct instructors accrue sick time at the rate of one hour for every 18 hours worked.
Health benefits for adjunct instructors are not provided by MPC. Limited accident and sickness coverage may be purchased through Ternian Insurance Group: