Opportunities at PCNW
Call for Proposals of Workshop Curriculum: Photography as an Agent for Change 2026
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is excited to present our fifth year of Photography as an Agent for Change, a workshop series exploring photography as a tool for advancement in racial equity, social justice, environmental justice, visual literacy, creative practice, storytelling, and cross-cultural communications. PCNW seeks proposals for curriculum that further these ideas and values. The workshops are intended to reach a broad, diverse audience and be as accessible as possible. As such, it is a priority that the workshops be free and open to all and may be held online or in person. Proposals that consider teaching beyond the traditional classroom walls are encouraged, so think outside the box!
Deadline: December 8, 2025
Call Details
The workshop series will launch in Winter 2026 and include a total of 3-5 workshops. Workshops will be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates and will occur between March and November of 2026. Proposals may be submitted by individuals, teaching teams, organizations, and/or collectives.
Compensation & Responsibilities
Those selected are expected to teach and will receive $60/hour for their teaching hours as well as five hours of workshop prep time. PCNW will be responsible for marketing, registration, classroom booking, and administration duties such as student and faculty evaluations. At the conclusion of the program, all educators will be invited to participate in a debrief session.
Instructor Positions
Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) offers over 40 courses, classes, and workshops each quarter. We have a diverse student body of BFA candidates, Certificate students, professionals and hobbyists. We are looking for adjunct faculty candidates and instructors to teach classes and workshops in:
Digital photography
Color photography
Black and White photography
Ideas & Practice
Various workshops
Classes are typically 30 hours quarterly and workshops can vary from a few hours to multiple sessions. MFA and teaching experience preferred and for certain courses, required. Please send CV and cover letter to Eirik Johnson, Programs Chair, at ejohnson@pcnw.org. We will contact you for an interview or will keep your CV on file for future consideration.