Photographer | WSU Health Sciences | Office of the Provost (Spokane, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 9, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

204F-YN_CS_NPS - Photographer 2

Business Title:

Photographer | WSU Health Sciences | Office of the Provost (Spokane, WA)

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University’s Office of the Provost and WSU Health Sciences Spokane, are now accepting applications for a part-time Photographer 2. As the Photographer 2 you will serve as a creative strategic partner to college, campus, and university system units. You will be a key contributor to WSU Health Science Spokane’s visual storytelling efforts, capturing a wide range of subjects, including campus life, classroom settings, events, specialized research, and clinical environments. You will work under the direction of the Office of the Provost and in close collaboration with the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, with approximately half of your time dedicated to the college’s visual communication strategies and projects. Your duties as Photographer 2 include but are not limited to planning, producing, and editing high-quality images that reflect WSU’s brand expression and support enrollment, research, and advancement goals across digital and print channels. Additionally, you will oversee image asset management, ensure compliance with university policies and accessibility standards, and you will offer creative and technical guidance to campus partners.

Percentage Breakdown of Duties: 

35 % - Photography

25% - Project Planning & Development

25% - Editing & Asset Management

10% - Creative Strategy & Consultation

5% - Other Related Duties
 

Additional Information:

This is a part-time (80% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:  $3,524.80 to 4,742.40 prorated at 80% FTE | Range 48 ($4,406 - $5,928 at 100% FTE). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in still photography, including one year as a Photographer 1; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated professional-level experience with DSLR camera and equipment.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, or similar programs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment and also work independently.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Mac computers.

• Experience working in a higher education or similar institutional setting.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship


Department: WSU Spokane Health Sciences

Area/College: Office of the Provost

Location: Spokane, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

3) Portfolio link including at least five examples of Applicant's work

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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