Instructional Associate - Photography/Digital Media Arts

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Job Title: Instructional Associate - Photography/Digital Media Arts

Company Name:	Long Beach Community College District
Location:	Long Beach, CA US
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	03/26/2026
Expire Date:	04/27/2026
Job Categories:	Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

Job Description

Instructional Associate - Photography/Digital Media Arts

Instructional Associate - Photography/Digital Media Arts

Salary: $5,407.59 - $6,657.62 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-021
Closing: 4/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: Liberal Arts Campus, CA
Department: Visual & Media Arts

Description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE - PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS

MERGED RECRUITMENT
12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 10 MONTHS (Off the Months of January and July)

REGULAR PAY RANGE 31, $5,407.59 - $6,657.62 MONTHLY

VARIABLE PAY RANGE 32, $5,550.21 - $6,839.65 MONTHLY*

*This vacancy requires a variable work schedule including weekends. Positions requiring variable schedules shall be eligible for one salary range above the position's regular rate of compensation, see adjusted rate below.

(This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.)

*Applications will only be accepted from April 20, 2026 at 8:00 am to April 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.*

Join the Long Beach Community College District as an Instructional Associate in Photography and Digital Media Arts, supporting students as they explore and practice their creative skills. You'll assist with hands-on instruction, maintain photography and digital media labs, and help students navigate both darkroom processes and industry-standard 2D/3D media software.In this role, you'll help ensure labs are safe, organized, and ready for students to learn, experiment, and receive guidance during class and open lab sessions, including support for portfolio development and preparation for transfer or creative careers. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, safety-minded, and passionate about student-centered learning, with strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful connections across a diverse campus community.

Additionally, this candidate must have an Associate's degree with major coursework in subject matter applicable to assignment and three (3) years of experience in digital media and/or photography professional environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment is desired. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

Details: Full time (40 hours/week) / 10-Month Assignment / Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Variable work schedule determined by Department needs.
Location: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), but will support both campuses
Salary: RANGE 31, $5,407.59 - $6,657.62 Monthly (This vacancy is subject to a variable pay range. Positions requiring variable work hours and/or workweek schedules, shall be eligible for one additional salary range above the position's regular rate of compensation. ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION 9.8 - VARIABLE PAY RANGE 32, $5,550.21 - $6,839.65 Monthly.)
*Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, please note that requests are typically capped at Step 3.
Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791 or (562) 938-4372.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, provides lab and instructional assistance to students and faculty within the subject matter of digital media and photography. Provides assistance and support on instruction and learning and related technologies and equipment. Performs assigned activities to ensure labs are kept in an orderly, safe and well-maintained manner and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Instructional Associate-Photography/Digital Media Arts is a lab-based instructional support classification. Incumbents exercise technical judgment to calibrate and maintain specialized equipment, mix and handle photographic chemicals, manage circulation and inventory, and create learning materials that reinforce faculty instruction.

For the full position description, please click here Instructional Associate - Photography/Digital Media Arts.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Associate's degree with major coursework in subject matter applicable to assignment and three (3) years of experience in digital media and/or photography professional environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment is desired.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.

Selection Process:

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
in-person or online:
1. written examination(s)
2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
3. performance examination
4. technical oral examination
  (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Training and Experience Scoring: Week of April 27, 2026
Performance Examination (50%) and Qualification Appraisal Interview (50%) (in-person only): May 18 and May 19, 20206
Final interview (in-person only): June 1, 2026

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35 hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Fair Chance Statement
At Long Beach City College, we are deeply committed to equity and creating access to meaningful opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their past. We recognize the systemic challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when re-entering the workforce and are committed to supporting their journey towards finding successful and fulfilling careers.

As part of our inclusive hiring practices and unwavering commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice system. Prior incarceration does not disqualify you from consideration; all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and alignment with the role.

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, applicants are not required to disclose conviction history, or participate in a background check, prior to a conditional offer of employment. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Long Beach City College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final employment decision is made.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/5218093/instructional-associate-photography-digital-media-arts

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