Instructional Associate - Photography
MiraCosta College
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://jobs.miracosta.edu
Discipline or Department: Art
Position Type: Staff/Classified
Hourly Rate or Monthly Salary: Starting $2,471.66 per month
Working Hours: One regular, part-time, classified staff position (non-teaching), 18 hours per week, 10 months per year (August through May), on the Oceanside Campus. The work schedule will normally consist of morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours, Monday through Friday, and may vary from semester to semester depending on class schedules. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at https://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you are in the system, we strongly advise you to read the information on "How to Apply" and the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) before starting the application process.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system, finish applying, and receive a confirmation number by 11:59 PM on the closing date:
1. Application for Classified Employment on which you list all relevant experience.
2. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how you meet the desirable qualifications and the representative duties.
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above. Unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree was awarded, if applicable. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional foreign transcript evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
NOTE: Do not submit any additional documents as they will be removed.
NOTE: When you "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING," you will eventually be asked to answer the additional question(s) listed below. Your answers will appear toward the bottom of the application form.
- MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. Describe your own commitment to diversity and how you will meet the minimum qualifications of "sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of community college students."
Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon the following: successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; proof of eligibility to work in the United States; fingerprint clearance; and Board of Trustees approval.
Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation with any aspect of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at 760.795.6854 at least five days prior to the closing date.
Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
Basic Function and Other Details:
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist within the Art Department by performing complex technical work in an instructional learning environment for a highly technical or complex vocational or academic subject area; exercise judgment and initiative in coordinating labs and other instructional facilities and materials of the assigned area of learning.
Representative Duties:
1. Prepare, develop, explain and demonstrate learning exercises and instructional materials to aid in student comprehension and execution of course work for traditional photography; present information to students and instructional personnel in a logical, accurate and interesting manner. Provide information on available learning resources. (E)
2. Assist instructors, staff and students in the use of a variety of photographic equipment, materials and supplies in an instructional laboratory setting, including computer hardware and software applications; design, modify and enforce lab procedures and policies. (E)
3. Monitor students in darkroom and lab procedures; encourage student participation; check student work; demonstrate safety and emergency procedures in classroom, lab and workshop situations; assure security of lab materials, equipment, machinery and computers. (E)
4. Establish and monitor lab schedules; set up and supervise labs; prepare and issue materials; dispose of materials; check out/in photographic equipment and materials; maintain appropriate records. (E)
5. Provide work direction training to Instructional Assistants and student workers or interns; verify payroll records. (E)
6. Maintain photography program budget as part of the art department budget; coordinate purchases and other expenditures; monitor accounts and request transfer of funds as appropriate; maintain records and prepare related reports. (E)
7. Order, receive, catalog and store supplies, materials and equipment; direct and participate in inventory of lab equipment and materials, assuring that adequate quantities are available for instructional use; mark equipment with approved identification. Provide technical assistance in the preparation of specifications for equipment and material purchases; interview vendors to assess new equipment and supplies and recommend selection as requested. (E)
8. Maintain learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; make minor repairs and adjustments to learning equipment; perform more complex or technical repairs; operate specialized tools, instruments and equipment as needed. (E)
9. Operate and instruct others in the use of traditional and digital photo related equipment and materials including computers and related equipment such as monitors, as required. (E)
10. Participate in the planning, design and construction of department instructional facilities.
11. Assist in developing recruitment programs for prospective and continuing students; assist in recruiting students for assigned programs through industry organizations, committees and area high schools as assigned.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.
Type of Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and enrollment in a retirement system.
Minimum Qualifications:
OR any associate degree or the equivalent* AND four years of related work experience in art, art history, fine arts or related field.
*To view MiraCosta College's equivalency guidelines for classified positions go to http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/Equivalency_Guidelines_for_Classified_Positions_001.pdf.
IMPORTANT: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.
Desirable Qualifications:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Experience in operating and supervising a photographic darkroom, including repairing equipment, mixing photographic chemicals, contacting vendors, ordering materials, maintaining records, and monitoring budget and expenses. 2. Knowledge and training with OSHA and safe practices for photographic darkrooms. 3. Experience in supervising students in a photographic darkroom. 4. Extensive knowledge of photographic principles, B&W film processing, printing, presentation techniques, and the proper functions of photographic equipment, including various formats of film cameras. 5. Experience with techniques and function of studio lighting equipment, maintenance and proper use. 6. Knowledge and experience with digital cameras, scanning, computers, and image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Camera RAW for post processing. 7. Experience and knowledge of basic color management for ink jet printing, such as Epson printers, both small and large format. 8. Experience teaching or tutoring in the art studio environment. 9. Demonstrated history of art exhibitions of applicant's work.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Closing Date: 3/9/2017
First Screening Date:
Human Resources Contact Information:
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
About MiraCosta College
The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley.
MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.
The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program. The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains. The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students. The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.
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