Adjunct Faculty, Bachelor of Fine Arts Program

Willamette University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Willamette University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member for the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Portland. The candidate will teach a First-Year Seminar course designed to aid students in transitioning from high school to higher education, covering essential skills and resources on campus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have teaching experience and be invested in student support.
• Background in Student Support roles is preferred.
• Knowledge of critical and inclusive pedagogies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach First-Year Seminar course for undergraduate BFA program.
• Create a sense of belonging for students and familiarize them with campus resources.
• Follow provided syllabus and materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Willingness to learn and use Canvas

Education

MFA or MA

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty, Bachelor of Fine Arts Program

Apply locations Portland Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0006366

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 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. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department , [e-mail] or call us at 503-370-6210.

ADJUNCT FACULTY, BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Part-time BFA Faculty to teach our First-Year Seminar Course

The Pacific Northwest College of the Arts (PNCA ) invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty pool in the undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program to teach our First-Year Seminar class for Fall 2025. This course meets in-person at our campus in Portland, Oregon. This is a one-credit non-studio class that runs every Friday 9am to 10:30 am for 10 weeks. All class materials will be provided. The class is graded pass/fail.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and be interested in helping college students transition from high school to college. The course is designed to help students create a sense of belonging at PNCA and to help them know what resources are available on campus. Topics covered in class include time management, culture of critique, conflict resolution and financial management. Faculty must use provided syllabus and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA or MA

• Demonstrated achievement and involvement in chosen discipline.

• Meet in person on the PNCA campus in Portland.

• Willingness to learn and use Canvas, PNCA’s Learning Management System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience.

• Background in Student Support roles.

• Knowledge of critical and inclusive pedagogies.

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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 20 or until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Sally Schoolmaster at [e-mail].

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.

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