Adjunct Instructor - Darkroom Photography (CEPS Face-to-Face)

CDARI is seeking an Adjunct Photography Instructor for the following opportunity:

PHOT 009 - Black and White Darkroom Techniques
January 1 - March 31, 2022, Thursday from 6pm - 9pm

Courses are delivered in a Face-to-Face format.

The Role

- Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline

- Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance

- Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment

- Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning

- Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students

- Attend all SAIT training as required

- Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives

- Be an active and engaged member of the School

- Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required

- Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors

- All other duties as required for the position

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Photography or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Current knowledge of the latest photographic trends, technology and software

- 2-5 years of related photography experience and/or training

- 2-5 years of experience in training or teaching

- Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)

- Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)

- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary

- Comfortable speaking to the public

- Positive & respectful attitude

- Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to organize and present written information

- Desired:

- Previous teaching experience for PHOT 009- Black & White darkroom techniques is considered a strong asset

- Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)

- Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals

- Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching

- Formal training in online technologies

Job classification: Instructor
# of positions: 1
Posting closing date: October 6, 2021
Position end date: August 31, 2022

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