Photography Adjunct Faculty - Fall 2025

Elgin Community College

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)

United States, Illinois, Elgin

1700 Spartan Dr (Show on map)

Apr 14, 2025

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Rate of Pay/Benefits:

This is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty position with the following pay rate per contact hour:

Less than MA: $1,069 MA or Above: $1,109

The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Paid Time Off
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master of Fine Arts degree in photography; or a master's degree in related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in photography; or combination of education and experience may be considered
College teaching experience preferred
Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
Commitment to meeting the diverse needs of community students including first generation, older students, students of color, neurodivergent, and non-native speakers of English.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Essential Duties

Deliver Instruction.
1. Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
2. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
3. Prepare lessons.
4. Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements.
5. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets.
6. Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.
If a lab is involved:
1. Prepare labs.
2. Enforce lab safety procedures.
Evaluate Student Progress.
1. Keep accurate record of student performance.
2. Provide students with regular confidential and readily available access to grades.
3. Provide students with timely feedback.
Provide Student Assistance.
1. Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
2. Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.
3. Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use of the early alert system, if applicable, as early in the semester as possible when a student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
4. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in accordance with an official disability notification of accommodation provided by Student Access and Disability Services.
Participate in Departmental/Institutional Routines.
1. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the course level, excluding any associated course assessment report writing.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.