Photographer in Residence

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Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title:

Photographer in Residence

Employee Group:

LFA

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Wednesday, January 22 2025

End Date:

Monday, April 21 2025

Job Description:

The Langara College Photography Residency is designed for experienced photographers looking to develop a personal portfolio project centered on social advocacy or broader humanitarian themes. The residency provides time and resources for the selected candidate to develop their project, while also engaging with and supporting the college community.

The primary responsibility of the resident is to create and showcase their work during the residency. They will collaborate with students, incorporating them into the project in various capacities. Additionally, the resident will offer limited mentorship to photography students, including holding office hours and providing guidance for student projects. The resident will also support classroom activities with discussions about their residency project. They will deliver a lecture or artist talk to the broader community, enabling this audience's appreciation and understanding of both the photographer's work and the medium of photography.

The position lasts for three months, from January 22 until April 19, 2025. Applicants for the position should have a substantial commercial or portraiture photography record with recognized clients.

The stipend is $15,000 net any statutory deductions and taxes and does not include a housing allowance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Independent Activities: The candidate is required to use the majority of time to complete a portfolio project which has a significant social advocacy or social cause, with Langara providing office space, access to studios, photographic equipment and other supports. Professional Photography Program students will have the opportunity to interact as assistants, digital techs and observers to the process. The final images and process will be displayed in T building at the beginning of April, 2025.

Community Engagement: The photographer in residence is a member of the college community and therefore involved in a number of College-related events:

• At least one community lecture/artist talk.
• Social engagement(s) with College faculty/administration and community.
• Student mentorship in the photography studios.
• Office hours, one day a week for consultations with students.
• Scheduled classroom lecture/talk for students in PHOT1100, PHOT1200 and PHOT2490.

Applications should be submitted using the link above and include a resume/CV outlining relevant education, qualifications, publications, and experience; a document outlining your vision for the residency; and a recent portfolio of up to 10 images. If candidates have questions, please email estewart@langara.ca.

Salary Range:

$59.28 - $94.99

Salary Range Placement:

Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade:

LFA Non-Instructional

Closing Date:

Friday, November 8 2024

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.