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

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS)
at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.

Our Continuing Education opportunities are typically scheduled during daytime and evenings to suit a diverse learner population. Our learners are mature, focused, and want to be challenged.

The instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential.  The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success.  The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

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

PHOT 009 - Black and White Darkroom Techniques

June 18,2027 -Sep 10th 2027, Fridays, 6 pm - 9 pm
July 13,2027 - Aug 19,2027, Tue, Thu, 6 pm - 9 pm

July 26,2027 - Sep 8, 2027, Mon, Wed,  6 pm -9 pm

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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