Willamette University
Assistant professor of graphic design
Willamette University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Portland CampusABOUT 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 Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.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.The Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University (PNCA) is seeking a highly energetic, inclusive, and committed educator and professional to teach courses and contribute to the ongoing growth of the BFA program in Graphic Design.Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) 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.PNCA's commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & InclusionAs a learning community, we value, respect, and appreciate differences in gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, class, and age. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that is enriched by variety in voices, work, and perspectives. Diversity and inclusion at PNCA are crucial to our intellectual and aesthetic inquiry.Special skills in one or more of the following areas is desired:Interaction Design and UX/UI , with experience teaching and designing for new technology;3D and Motion Graphics , with experience creating and teaching 3D rendering techniques and motion within the context of graphic or communication design;Graphic Design and Art Direction , with the potential to help shape core courses such as typography and brand development.This position will report to the undergraduate Graphic Design Department Chair. Design at PNCA emphasizes process, problem-solving, and is driven by meaningful concepts. Our students learn to answer the question 'why' with every decision they make. We encourage designers to find the right form for their message, pollinate their work with connections from other creative disciplines and technologies, then apply these skills to a broad range of projects from print to web, interactions, and experiences.Overview of Duties
Teach five courses a year (3/2), including core department offerings as well as newly developed courses in area of expertise.Help maintain instructional standards and outcomes across curriculum and syllabi.Foster a pedagogical approach to Design that draws from professional experience and is informed by critical perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and innovative practices.Build and develop curriculum, in collaboration with the Department Chair and aligned with departmental and University-wide priorities.Mentor undergraduate students; provide academic and career advising.Participate in faculty governance, academic committees, and campus life.Keep up to date with professional and industry best practices.Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching and mentorship experience relevant to the position.Demonstrated experience in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic teaching environment.Demonstrated track record of scholarship or industry experience that evidences leading-edge, applied work in areas of design expertise.Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experiencePlanned Start Date: August, 2025Instructions for Applicants:To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying.WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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R0006083Location:
Portland CampusABOUT 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 Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.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.The Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University (PNCA) is seeking a highly energetic, inclusive, and committed educator and professional to teach courses and contribute to the ongoing growth of the BFA program in Graphic Design.Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) 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.PNCA's commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & InclusionAs a learning community, we value, respect, and appreciate differences in gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, class, and age. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that is enriched by variety in voices, work, and perspectives. Diversity and inclusion at PNCA are crucial to our intellectual and aesthetic inquiry.Special skills in one or more of the following areas is desired:Interaction Design and UX/UI , with experience teaching and designing for new technology;3D and Motion Graphics , with experience creating and teaching 3D rendering techniques and motion within the context of graphic or communication design;Graphic Design and Art Direction , with the potential to help shape core courses such as typography and brand development.This position will report to the undergraduate Graphic Design Department Chair. Design at PNCA emphasizes process, problem-solving, and is driven by meaningful concepts. Our students learn to answer the question 'why' with every decision they make. We encourage designers to find the right form for their message, pollinate their work with connections from other creative disciplines and technologies, then apply these skills to a broad range of projects from print to web, interactions, and experiences.Overview of Duties
Teach five courses a year (3/2), including core department offerings as well as newly developed courses in area of expertise.Help maintain instructional standards and outcomes across curriculum and syllabi.Foster a pedagogical approach to Design that draws from professional experience and is informed by critical perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and innovative practices.Build and develop curriculum, in collaboration with the Department Chair and aligned with departmental and University-wide priorities.Mentor undergraduate students; provide academic and career advising.Participate in faculty governance, academic committees, and campus life.Keep up to date with professional and industry best practices.Minimum Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching and mentorship experience relevant to the position.Demonstrated experience in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic teaching environment.Demonstrated track record of scholarship or industry experience that evidences leading-edge, applied work in areas of design expertise.Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experiencePlanned Start Date: August, 2025Instructions for Applicants:To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying.WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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