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lovehappens · Joined: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

I am a ESL Teacher but I am also a professional photojournalist with over 10 years experience international pj and a MA in the same. I am brainstorming at this time and interested in finding a job "teaching photojournalism" internationally.

My teaching background is in the US and in Latin America.

Does anyone know which schools may be interested in photojournalism professor?
Thanks ahead of time.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:

What languages do you speak? Most places, photojournalism is taught in the local language.

Best,
Justin

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Unless you also have a background in art, try applying to intl schools. Art teachers aren't as common as English teachers.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Doesn't an art teacher in an international school usually have to have a license to teach that? It's that way in Japan as far as I know, anyway.

denise · Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 3419 Location: finally home-ish

lovehappens · Joined: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

I appreciate your input. Thanks!

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Newer intl schools or the ones that call themselves international because they have a handful of English teachers will probably accept someone with the OP's experience.

just_a_mirage · Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 169 Location: ecuador

If nothing else, you can try to find a teaching spot where you can incorporate your background into other classes. For example, my background is in broadcast journalism (TV and Radio). I teach writing, but have had my students use their writing skills to produce audio and video documentaries. I would think a lot of schools would be happy to have your talents and would try to incorporate them in some way into their programs. You might try also contacting some universities that teach other subjects in English. They might be happy to have the opportunity to offer what you can teach to their students.

lovehappens · Joined: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Oregon

If anyone has any email addresses which they think may be useful would you please email me them. I am not sure which or how to contact schools which have an emphasis on more than English teaching.

I have given workshops in the US and that may also be a thought if there are some schools which want a guest teacher.

Thanks everyone write me anytime.