| Marin Academy seeks an experienced high school photography teacher for a full-time teaching position that will begin in August 2019. Candidates should have experience teaching photography to high school or college students, and a BFA or MFA in photography is desired. Experience with a black-and-white darkroom, both film and digital cameras, film scanners, digital inkjet printing, and photographic software including Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop CC, and Adobe Bridge is required. We are also looking for a candidate with experience in studio lighting; with a knowledge of the history and contemporary state of fine art photography and photographers, and with the ability to lead critiques. Experience with drawing and painting, ceramics, and design is beneficial. A teaching credential is not required. Candidates with experience teaching digital media (including film or video production, graphic design, or animation) are especially encouraged to apply. MA is in the early years of an ambitious strategic plan which emphasizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and learning, competency-based assessment, equity and inclusion. Candidates eager to work toward these strategic goals will be prioritized in our search progress. Furthermore, we welcome candidates who are eager to grow in their professional lives and who demonstrate a willingness and an ability to engage in reflection on their practice. MA values the inclusion of many voices and perspectives, and candidates should have the inclination and experience to work in a diverse community focused on issues of equity and social justice. In addition, we highly value the student-teacher relationship. Individuals with a demonstrated desire to play roles across the school including but not limited to advising, leading student activities, coaching and/or supporting other key programs are encouraged to apply. Marin Academy’s mission statement “asks every individual to think, question, and create in an environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.” The school is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Marin Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, and people of color and women are encouraged to apply. For more information about Marin Academy, please visit our website (www.ma.org). Please send resume and letter of interest to: Stella Beale Dean of Faculty Marin Academy 1600 Mission Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901-1859
Submissions through NAIS will not be accepted. Please send resume and letter of interest to sbeale@ma.org.
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