Summary

This course teaches photography through the use of a smartphone or mobile device to communicate ideas in a socially responsible way, emphasizing content, composition, and critical evaluation of images. It covers aspects of the technology, including apps, in-camera processing, everyday communication, and social media usage. Discussions about social responsibility, smartphones, and camera use in order to understand how they are currently affecting and changing our world.

This position is In-Person

The start date for this position is January 11, 2027

PHO 208-01 – Smartphone Photography

This course teaches photography through the use of a smartphone or mobile device to communicate ideas in a socially responsible way, emphasizing content, composition, and critical evaluation of images. It covers aspects of the technology, including apps, in-camera processing, everyday communication, and social media usage. A historical overview will relate these devices to the processes of the past to better understand how they are currently affecting and changing our world.

Essential Functions

• Deliver classroom material in a clear and effective manner either in the classroom or online.
• Create a unified comprehensive syllabus
• Create, administer, and evaluate exams, papers, and/or projects
• One office hour per week required to help and address student questions and/or issues

Qualifications/Requirements

• An MFA in Photography is required.
• 1-3 years of teaching experience
• Ability to deliver classroom material (lecture, discussion, small group study, etc...) clearly and effectively in a way that students can grasp and comprehend.
• Ability to create, administer, and evaluate exams, papers, and/or projects

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.