Lecturer, Open-Discipline, Studio Art

Willamette University•Portland, OR

1d•$60,000

About The Position

The Studio Arts lecturer will have a strong understanding of complex studio practice with proficiency in at least one of the core studio disciplines. The successful candidate will be able to teach theory and practice fundamentals across 2D, 3D or time arts domains and be proficient with materials, techniques and software in common use in studio arts. 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 Studio Arts (any discipline).
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).
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.
Cover Letter
Updated CV–including teaching experience
Inclusive Pedagogy + Teaching Statement
Creative Portfolio including work within the last 3 years and website. These should be saved as a single document for upload.
Samples of student work (up to 3 pages). These should be saved as a single document for upload.

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.
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.