Part-Time Faculty: APH 267.3.4.5 Intro to Analog Photography and Darkroom (Spring2027)

About the role

The Department of Film & Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach APH 267 Introduction to Analog Photography and Darkroom, a 3‑credit‑hour course, during the Spring 2027 semester. Three sections are available. The course covers in‑depth study of analog photographic techniques, including analogue black‑and‑white film processing and printing, and requires an understanding of the foundations of the history of art photography and the ability to present and discuss that material with students.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. It provides tools for self‑discovery and risk‑taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action.

Qualifications

• BFA degree with significant knowledge and study of photography, including studio photography and darkroom practice.
• College‑level teaching experience and/or current graduate student in a relevant program preferred.
• Must be a practicing artist with an understanding of the contemporary practice of art photography.
• Thorough knowledge of analogue photographic practice and printing, including photo chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Teach a studio course four hours per week during the semester, working from an existing syllabus with amendments and modifications by the instructor.
• Develop and/or update the class syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods; if unable to meet due to illness or emergency, make best effort to reschedule or obtain a substitute and notify the department chair of the absence and coverage plan.
• Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.