Lecturer, Open-Discipline, Quantitative Studies

Willamette University • Portland, OR

1d • $60,000

About The Position

The newly-formed Integrated Studies Department at the Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University seeks a dedicated college lecturer to join a service department that supports the General Education component of the BFA degree. Within Integrated Studies, students take 100 and 200-level courses that explore topics within art history, ecology, history, literature, gender studies, sociology and an array of other academic fields, typically in an interdisciplinary format. The Quantitative Studies lecturer will support core courses within general education anchored in quantitative reasoning which may include mathematics, applied sciences, statistics, data literacy, finance, business or social science data-based research. Of particular interest to our community is the ethical, philosophical and practical implications of AI-LLM’s in creative work and contemporary culture. The successful candidate will possess both technical expertise and genuine understanding of the variety of capacities in which artists and designers can engage with quantitative reason in society and in their careers. This position requires commitment to making quantitative concepts accessible to students, many of whom are visual learners. 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 degree in relevant field of study
• Applicants will be able to demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of their subject area and have at least 3 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 interdisciplinary seminars connecting arts, design and visual culture to mathematics data production, financial business planning, basic general accounting, data analysis, science and/or statistical methodologies
• Applicants should have a track record of understanding and teaching related to AI/LLMs, with a particular focus on creative work.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Canvas Learning Management system.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Mentorship 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.
• Departmental Service + College Service 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.

Benefits

• Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time