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Photography Instructor jobs are open across K-12 schools, community colleges, art institutes, and continuing education programs, from entry-level teaching assistants to department heads and lead faculty, with specializations in digital photography, darkroom and film techniques, and commercial or portrait photography. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME POSITION
Adjunct – AY26 Photography Instructor
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates’ degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.
POSITION
The LACCD is accepting applications for Photography Instructor positions at any of our 9 colleges for the 2026 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.
During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD’s colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Photography/Media Arts and Technology Departmental members at one or more of LACCD’s 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Photography Instructor assignment is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Photography, fine arts or art, OR
- Bachelor’s in any of the above AND a Master’s in History or Humanities;
- A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated, or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
DUTIES
The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach any of the Photography Courses offered, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.
COMPENSATION
The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest that describes the applicant’s interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
- Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
- Contact information for three (3) professional references;
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts; a. Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635).
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.
Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME POSITION
Adjunct – AY26 Photography Instructor
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates’ degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.
POSITION
The LACCD is accepting applications for Photography Instructor positions at any of our 9 colleges for the 2026 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.
During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD’s colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Photography/Media Arts and Technology Departmental members at one or more of LACCD’s 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Photography Instructor assignment is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Photography, fine arts or art, OR
- Bachelor’s in any of the above AND a Master’s in History or Humanities;
- A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated, or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
DUTIES
The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach any of the Photography Courses offered, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.
COMPENSATION
The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest that describes the applicant’s interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
- Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
- Contact information for three (3) professional references;
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts; a. Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635).
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.
Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in photography instructor jobs.
- Demonstrated experience teaching photography in a classroom or workshop setting
- Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for instruction and critique
- Ability to teach both digital capture and traditional darkroom film processes
- Bachelor's degree in photography, fine arts, or a closely related field
- Experience developing and delivering original curriculum or course materials
- Familiarity with studio lighting equipment, flash systems, and camera maintenance
Tips for Your Photography Instructor Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each setting
School districts want to see age-appropriate student work you've guided, while art schools look for your own professional-grade images. Keep two versions of your teaching portfolio ready so you can match the emphasis to whichever type of employer you're targeting.
List every format you can teach
Job listings often specify digital capture, darkroom processing, Lightroom editing, or studio lighting as separate requirements. Name each one explicitly on your resume so it clears keyword filters, rather than writing a general phrase like 'experienced with photography techniques.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists photography instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight curriculum you have designed
Many photography instructor postings prioritize candidates who built lesson plans from scratch over those who only followed an existing syllabus. Name the specific courses, units, or workshops you created, the age group or skill level they served, and any measurable outcome like student exhibition participation.
Prepare a teaching demonstration ahead of time
Hiring panels for photography instructor roles frequently ask finalists to teach a 15-to-20-minute sample lesson. Prepare a crisp demo that shows clear instruction, student engagement, and your ability to explain a technical concept like aperture or exposure without jargon.
Negotiate for equipment and supply budgets
Photography programs vary widely in gear availability, and inheriting outdated cameras or no darkroom chemicals affects what you can teach. During the offer stage, ask directly what the department's annual equipment and consumables budget is so you can assess whether the role is workable.
Photography Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most photography instructors?
The most active employers for photography instructors right now are Tarleton State University, Ranken Technical College, and Northern Kentucky University, and the most openings are in Texas, Missouri, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is typically strongest at community colleges, art institutes, and continuing education centers.
How many photography instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of photography instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully in-person roles remain the majority given hands-on equipment needs. The sub-areas most likely to be remote are online editing courses, post-processing workshops, and theory-based photography history or critique classes.
How do you become a photography instructor?
Start by building a professional photography portfolio alongside documented teaching experience, even if informal, such as workshops, mentorships, or community classes. Earn a bachelor's degree in photography or fine arts if you don't already have one, since most institutional employers require it. Develop original lesson plans you can present as samples, and pursue adjunct or assistant roles at community colleges to build your classroom record before applying to full-time positions.
Can you get hired as a photography instructor with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited formal teaching history. Community education programs, after-school arts organizations, and recreation centers regularly hire instructors based on strong technical skills rather than a lengthy classroom record. Building a few volunteer workshops, documenting student outcomes, and assembling a concise teaching portfolio can substitute for years of experience when applying to those more accessible entry-level roles.
What does the photography instructor interview process look like?
Most photography instructor hiring processes involve an initial screening call with HR or an administrator, followed by a panel interview with department faculty or curriculum leads. Finalists are typically asked to deliver a sample lesson or critique session in front of the committee. Some employers also review your student portfolio samples or ask you to submit a sample syllabus before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to photography instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to photography instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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