Part-time BFA Faculty
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ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationally-renowned 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 top-ranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.
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The Pacific Northwest College of the Arts (PNCA) invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program to teach a Junior Level Studio Lighting class for the Photography Department during the Fall 2025 semester.PART TIME FACULTY BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
The Pacific Northwest College of the Arts (PNCA) invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program to teach a Junior Level Studio Lighting class for the Photography Department during the Fall 2025 semester. This course meets in-person at our campus at 511 NW Broadway in Portland Oregon. This is a three-credit studio class that runs every Monday 10:50 am to 4:50 pm (with a one hour lunch break) for 16 weeks August 25 - December 8.
The ideal candidate will have both industry and teaching experience as well as a solid understanding of photographic strobe equipment and best practices for digital workflow. This is the second studio lighting course that PNCA Photo Majors are required to take and focuses on the use of strobe equipment in our lighting studio and in mixed lighting scenarios. While focusing mostly on technical skills this class also teaches students to advance their conceptual intent and individual expression through formal choices. Class time will be spent in discussion lecture demonstrations and hands-on learning in the studio. Past syllabi and course materials will be provided and can be modified but should be followed. Course description is as follows:
As a continuation of Studio Lighting Essentials this course will focus on the manipulation and control of photographic lighting to align with conceptual intent. Students will work with strobe light kits and a wide range of modifiers and grip equipment both in and out of the studio. They will practice mixing available light and flash in complex lighting scenarios while using tethered digital workflow with Adobe Lightroom and Capture One software. Professional practice will be taught through consideration of scenarios that involve working with clients drawing up contracts and collaborating in groups. Assignments readings and lectures will expose students to contemporary and historic photographic lighting techniques in both fine art and commercial contexts.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA or MA
Demonstrated achievement and involvement in chosen discipline.
As this course is in person on the PNCA campus in Portland the instructor must live in Portland or the surrounding area.
Willingness to learn and use Canvas PNCAs Learning Management System.
Preferred qualifications
Teaching experience
Photography industry experience or active creative practice
Expert photographic digital capture and lighting knowledge
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To apply please upload the following documents separately as part of your application materials in the My Experience section labeled Resume:
Letter outlining the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis.
Current Resume/CV.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 15 or until the position is filled.
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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.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
