Lecturer, Graphic Design

Willamette University•Portland, OR

2d•$60,000

About The Position

Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University seeks a dedicated college lecturer to support teaching across its Foundation, Graphic and Interaction Design programs. The lecturer will have a strong creative practice and teaching experience in humane centered design theory and practice. The successful candidate will have a portfolio and professional experience in core subjects such as: design principles, typography, branding, production, illustration, visual techniques and digital tools. This includes proficiency in industry software and techniques, including an understanding of AI/LLM applications within design-related fields. Lecturers at PNCA are full-time, benefits eligible 12-month, 1.0 variable FTE employees. Lecturers may teach across several departments but are assigned a home department where their departmental service is organized and tracked. They have limited college-wide service.

Requirements

Master’s level in Graphic Design or affiliated field of study or equivalent substantial professional experience in design or related field.
Demonstrated pedagogical knowledge of their subject area and have at least 3 previous years (in semester equivalents) experience teaching at the collegiate level.
Experience teaching both in-person and via common online/digital learning platforms (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom).
Applicants should be prepared to propose and teach courses such as: Intro to Design, Typography, Production, Visual Techniques and Digital Tools.
Track record of understanding and teaching related to AI/LLMs, with a particular focus on creative work.
Demonstrated professional experience in the design industry including roles in Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Canvas Learning Management system.
Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), ProCreate (including stylus-based), Figma/FigJam, Tablet OS (ipad) Touch-based and Stylus-based.

Nice To Haves

Experience with some combination of the following: photography, video or sound editing, 3D modeling, animation, digital fabrication
Software: ProcreateDream

Responsibilities

Teach the equivalent of 7, 3-credit courses or equivalencies during the academic year.
Develop and maintain active syllabi and equivalent course sites within Canvas in accordance with annual guidelines and timelines.
Maintain at least 3 office hours per week.
Participate in thesis panels, present as guest artists in colleagues' classrooms, or other sharing of one's creative practice and expertise.
Supervise Independent Studies.
Participate in curriculum assessment and accreditation activities.
Participate regularly in departmental meetings and planning.
Assist with departmental assessment and curriculum work including collecting student work, annual assessment review with peer faculty and curriculum development or improvement.
Manages administrative tasks related to departmental administration as assigned by the chair using university software platforms. Examples may include departmental electronic record keeping, room scheduling or curriculum related data entry.
Attend full-time faculty meetings and other annual pedagogy and training sessions such as: annual orientation, in-service & professional development days and annual strategic planning.
Collaborate with staff on student academic wellness and wellbeing including collaboration with Academic Success, Accessible Education, Health Education, International Office, Career Design, Student Affairs and Community Care & Inclusion staff. This includes active participation in the CARE case management process for students of concern.
Participate in admissions and recruitment activities such as Admitted Students Day, National Portfolio Day and online or in person family outreach sessions.
Participate in annual commencement.