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How much do photography professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for photography professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Photography Professor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Photography Professor, you need advanced expertise in photography techniques, art theory, and a strong academic background, often with a Master’s or Ph.D. in Fine Arts, Photography, or a related field. Familiarity with camera systems, lighting equipment, photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and potentially teaching certifications is essential. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help in guiding students and managing coursework effectively. These skills ensure you can effectively educate and inspire students while staying current with evolving industry practices and technologies.

What is a Photography Professor job?

A Photography Professor is an educator who teaches students about photography techniques, history, and visual storytelling. They typically work at colleges or universities, designing curricula, delivering lectures, and conducting hands-on workshops. Professors also critique student work, guide artistic development, and may engage in their own photography research or exhibitions.

What are some common responsibilities and collaborative aspects of a Photography Professor’s role?

As a Photography Professor, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing and delivering lectures, conducting hands-on studio sessions, evaluating student projects, and providing one-on-one mentorship. You often collaborate with faculty from other art and media disciplines to develop interdisciplinary curricula and may organize or participate in exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops. In addition to classroom duties, you might engage in research or creative projects, contributing to the department’s academic output. Working closely with both students and colleagues helps foster a supportive and vibrant learning environment, enhancing students’ artistic and professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Photography Professor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.
Adjunct Professor, Film and Media Studies

Adjunct Professor, Film and Media Studies

Johnson County Community College (JCCC)

Overland Park, KS

$6.3K - $7.4K/mo

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Posted 9 days ago


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Job description

Adjunct Professor, Film and Media Studies

Apply now Back to search results Job no: 497834
Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Credit Instruction

Position: Adjunct Professor, Film and Media Studies

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range:

Adjunct base rate is $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour depending on degree and teaching experience and in accordance with the adjunct pay table listed in the Master Agreement.

  • Adjunct professors assigned to Integration Lecture Lab Instruction like studio photography classes average pay is between $6,300 - $7,400.

Position Summary: Johnson County Community College is looking to fill an adjunct teaching position in the Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies. JCCC is searching for a pool of applicants for an adjunct studio teaching position that will support the Film and Media Studies program through courses in Filmmaking, Media Studies, and Expanded / Experimental Media. The program emphasizes conceptual development alongside technical skills and encourages experimentation and cross-disciplinary work.

Required Qualifications:

  • MFA in Expanded Media, Filmmaking, Video, Digital Media, or directly related field is required.
  • Qualified candidate will have the ability to teach concept forward studio projects in analog and digital photography.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and 20 samples of creative work, and 20 samples of students' creative work in single via link to online portfolio or single PDF.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

  • Optional Retirement plan access
  • Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
  • Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
  • Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure: 

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.

Advertised: 24 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
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