Adjunct, Photography

About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

The creative heart of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future. Our programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, and equity in their approaches to art, fashion, architecture, gaming, entertainment, and scholarship. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, and Drexel’s widely-recognized Cooperative Education program (co-op), our students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21st century. 

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty may teach 1 to 2 courses per semester. The candidate will be capable of teaching various levels of the undergraduate program, be proficient in traditional techniques, and have a broad understanding of new approaches to Photography. The interdisciplinary nature of the program requires that faculty maintain an active professional practice and meaningfully contribute to a variety of areas. Adjunct faculty are responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Department of Design. Responsibilities may include teaching during the day or evening, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract.
• Teach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses per their contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the program.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Photography.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and Lightroom.
• Ability to teach evenings and/or weekends as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Advanced Degree(s).
• Ability to teach online/remote classes.
• Ability to develop new coursework.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.