Visiting Assistant Professor, 3D Art + Design (1 year appointment)
Visiting Assistant Professor, 3D Art + Design (1 year appointment)
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$ 60000 - 62000
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Job Description
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationallyrenowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs including Oregons topranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a highvalue 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. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette please contact our HR Department or call us at.
Background
Pacific Northwest College of Art is the oldest art & design college in Oregon. It began as the Portland Art Museum school in 1909 and operated independently until its merger with Willamette University in 2021. PNCA is now the second largest college within the University. Willamette University provides rigorous education in the liberal arts arts & design law and management through its undergraduate and graduate programs and lifelong learning programs. Teaching and learning strengthened by scholarship creative practice and service flourish in a vibrant campus community.
PNCAs commitment to Inclusion
We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that is enriched by variety in voices work and perspectives. We know that we are a better community of learners and educators when we have space for a multiplicity of identities worldviews and experiences. Thus broad inclusion at PNCA is crucial to our intellectual and aesthetic inquiry. PNCA is a laboratory for critical reflection and dialogue that nurtures better more informed more critically engaged citizens while it educates emerging artists and designers.
Job Description
Teach five courses annually in Foundation and Sculpture.
Mentor students and coordinate departmental visiting artists and studio visits.
Maintain daily presence in 3D shops and labs oversee the 3D Shops and core staff.
Under the direction of the Dean & Sr. Associate Dean create a 3D facilities program and facilities improvement plan.
Consult with the Sr. Associate Dean and Faculty Affairs manager on course scheduling as needed.
Participate in admissions recruitment open houses portfolio reviews and industry events as requested by the Dean and Sr. Associate Dean.
Under the direction of the Assessment Coordinator participate in annual assessment planning.
Participate in required faculty professional development orientation and onboarding.
Maintain up to date syllabi aligned with college learning outcomes and minimum standards for Canvas learning management system.
Participate in holistic student care and case management processes.
Keep up to date with professional and industry best practices.
Foster an inclusive equitable and diverse learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA or equivalent professional experience or BA with35 years of relevant higher education or formal community based teaching experience.
Evidence of an active professional practice within the field of sculpture craft/object based design or product design.
Demonstrated professional and safety qualifications with at least three of the following areas: ceramics metal wood textiles glass mold/casting technique and fabrication.
Demonstrated proficiency in computeraided 3D design tools and programs.
Demonstrated experience in an inclusive teaching environment.
Experience managing fabrication shops or facilities and supervising staff or volunteers within lab/shop context.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license or certification.
Preferred Qualifications
MFA or equivalent terminal degree in art/design or closelyrelated field from an accredited institution.
Evidence of successful collegiate teaching or rigorous communitybased teaching experience in craft design sculpture or other 3D fabrication.
Up to date safety and materials handling training and certifications.
Demonstrated skills in both digital and traditional mediums.
Evidence of advancements in their own field of professional practice.
Demonstrated professional networks in associated fields of practice.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to anenvironment that acknowledges encourages and celebrates differences. To this end thesuccessful candidate will work effectively respectfully and collaboratively in diverse multicultural andinclusive settings. In addition the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty staff students andadministrators in our universitys shared commitment to the principles of engagement service and thepublic good.
Salary: $60000 $62000
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the My Experience section labeled Resume:
Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis (optional based on department/ position)
Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled OR Position will remain open until filled; applications should be received by June 16 2025 for full consideration.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly supportive and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments listed at the bottom of the page must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
