Part-time Faculty: Photography Instructor

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application to teach Photography courses during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking to staff the following classes for the Spring 2027 semester, from January 9 to May 7, 2027:

Course Description: This course provides an overview of studio advertising photography. Students will work in the studio using 4x5 view cameras with tungsten and strobe lights, photographing products and still lifes. All assignments simulate jobs done by professional studio photographers. This course helps students prepare a portfolio appropriate for entry level work in the advertising photography industry.

This course covers the use of color photographic materials and additive and subtractive color theory. Students must supply their own Digital SLR cameras with adjustable aperture (f-stop) and shutter speeds and raw file capability. Students will process color images and make color prints from digital files. The course encompasses photographing, color technology, printing, presentation, aesthetics, and criticism.

• Required: 1) Bachelor’s degree in Photography or related field, 2) demonstrated recent full-time or freelance photography experience, 3) expertise in current photographic processing, archiving, and compositing software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop)
• Preferred: 1) MA or MFA in Photography 2) college teaching experience.

COMPENSATION: Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Application review will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions. See email address included on our Human Resources website.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575