Jobs in Al Ain – Professional Photographer Instructor

Job Description:

Khawarizmi International College invites applications for the position of “Professional Photographer Instructor, Mass Communication Department”. The position reports to the Head of Mass Communication (MC), and joining date will be from Spring Semester of Academic year 21/22. The joining date will be 13th February 2025.

The Professional Photographer Instructor will be responsible for interpreting and implementing the creative vision, provide training & assistance to students with imaging techniques, understand and maintain best practices to achieve remarkably high standards of images, and maintaining agreed competencies within the studio that are consistent to the mission of the course and the College.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for interpreting and implementing creative vision.
• Undertake site walks on an ad-hoc basis and report findings and areas of development to the HOD.
• Participate in staff development / programs and workshops.
• Help in developing students’ knowledge to achieve a successful shooting project.
• Shoot all practices in accordance with the course guidelines.
• Cooperate fully with the Head of the Department in providing advice and proposals in all matters that will serve the best interests of the College, the students and the community.
• Utilize up-to-date knowledge of product trends and photography/imaging technology to enhance product photo presentation.
• Obtain briefs from Digital and Graphics and execute the shoot to the required standard.
• Drive towards continuous improvement and creative solutions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the direct manager, providing that it does not conflict with the nature of work.
• Execute standard photography operation procedures including image editing techniques, tools, processes and guidelines.
• Create contents with an exceptional range of creative, technical, and documentary imagery.
• Effectively participate in the departmental functions, assessment of student learning outcomes and in the Accreditation process of the program.
• Provide training, assisting, supervising and directing students in a clear and cohesive manner.
• Keep equipment up to date, organized, and maintained.

Job Requirements:

• A high regard for student potential and an ability to provide opportunities for students to develop and succeed.
• Knowledge of current best practices in photography.
• Strong technical photographic knowledge and artistic ability.
• Ability to engage constructively with diverse students and colleagues.
• Adequate knowledge of Professional Standards and Certification bodies within the field.
• Excellent priority and time management skills.
• Ability to learn, change, and develop new skills and seek advice from a variety of sources.
• Ability to provide training to students on imaging techniques.
• Ability to use cameras and photo editing software.
• Pedagogical expertise (theory of practice for teaching and assessment).
• Proficiency with internet-based technologies and teaching tools (e.g., Blackboard and other virtual platforms and software) is a must.
• High level of competency in shooting high-end still life photos.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to exercise judgment and take risks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex, competing demands.
• High level interpersonal skills.
  Ability to use appropriate software and technology in the learning environment.
• Ability to deliver effective e-learning courses.

Qualification & Experience:

• Professional certification in Photography and Digital Image Processing will be an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Photography or any relevant field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven photography experience, in a newspaper, news website and/or in media organization.

Job Details:

Company: Al Khawarizmi International College

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Al-Ayn, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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