Instructor, Photographic Technology (Multimedia) - 12 Month
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
RCC Main Campus - 629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
00467
Department
Instructional Services
Opening Date
07/21/2026
General Job Description
Instructor, Photographic Technology reports directly to the Department Head, Photography Programs. Instructor, Photographic Technology provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs in both photography and graphic design.
Duties
Classroom Instruction
- Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 - 21 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
- Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
- Teach an academic success class, as needed
- Teach production workflows and industry-standard practices for commercial, corporate, documentary, broadcast, streaming, and cinematic productions using professional equipment and software.
- Provide instruction in professional camera systems, camera support, and camera movement.
- Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
- Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
- Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs
- Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
- Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
- Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Head
- Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria
Other Services to Students
- Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 5 hours a week.
- Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning
- Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned
- Perform and verify graduation degree audits
- Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
- Advocate and provide motivation for students
- Communicate student needs to Department Head
Divisional Administrative Expectations
- Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data
- Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible
- Participate in program and curriculum review; offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
- Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as needed and as appointed by the President
- Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College
- Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college
- Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College
Other Duties Specific to the Position
- Key responsibility for subject areas including working closely with Department Head on curriculum currency, recruiting, work-based learning and supply budget needs, and job placement.
- Responsibility for ink jet printers, ink supplies, repair and maintenance (AE 153, AE 140).
- Professional membership and active participation in appropriate related professional organization(s).
- Annual professional development in photographic multimedia and/or cross training in other areas of vocational photography.
- Work closely with Department Head and other instructors on annual equipment, software and supply budget needs for digital imaging classes.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Associate's degree in photography, graphic design or in a closely related field from an accredited institution with a focus on digital and multimedia.
- 2-5 years of working in Multimedia Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field.
Preferred:
- Masters in fine arts (MFA) or bachelors degree in photography with concentration in multimedia or related fields.
- One year of teaching experience in curriculum programs in a community college or higher education setting
College Requirements of all Employees
- A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, diversity, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.
- A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
- Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with all applicable safety regulations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.
The following benefits are available to full-time employees. A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works 30 or more hours per week for a minimum of nine months of the fiscal year.
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Personal Observance Day
Bereavement Leave
Holiday Pay
Longevity Pay
NC State Health Plan
Assurant Dental Insurance
Superior Vision Insurance
Horace Mann Automobile
Companion Life Insurance - free $10,000 term life policy for FT employees
Colonial Products - cancer, accident, short/ong term disability, life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Employee Assitance Plan (EAP)
Retirement
Additional benefit information is included in the Employment Matters section of the Randolph Community College Policy Manual. Please click the link below to access the handbook.
RCC Policy Manual
Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.
Employer Randolph Community College
Address 629 Industrial Park Ave.
Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Phone 336-633-0256
Website http://www.randolph.edu/rcc-jobs.html