Part-time adjunct BFA Illustration faculty

Part-time adjunct BFA Illustration faculty

Posting Number: R0004411
Location: Portland Campus

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Position Summary:
We are hiring part-time adjunct instructors for the BFA Illustration department for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 in Portland, Oregon. Adjunct faculty positions are available for the following courses: Capsule Collection, DMS2, Game Design.

The Fall term begins August 2022 and ends December 2022. The Spring term begins in January 2023 and ends in May 2023.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching undergraduate courses in specialized field of professional expertise.

Course Descriptions:

Capsule Collection: The illustration world has historically been client-directed; however as markets shift and disciplinary lines blur, it is more important than ever for illustrators to hone their personal creative voices. In this advanced studio, students will examine the intersection of existing markets, their voice, and their desired audience to forge an entrepreneurial path. The primary goal of this course is the development of a capsule collection - small but comprehensive series of products that are linked conceptually and stylistically. Students will sharpen their analytical and conceptual skills to produce work that pushes beyond surface-level aesthetics and continues to build upon their own unique visual language. Through the creation of a pitch, they will research their audience and trends to clarify their goals and lay the groundwork for the semester. Students will then balance a self-driven practice with targeted art direction in order to concept and produce full color and limited color applications of their work for this collection.

Game Development: This is an introductory course in game design, history, criticism, and current market trends with a specific focus on video games. Students will work to create multiple small games as they learn the skills of prototyping, playtesting, and iteration. This is a hands-on course with an emphasis on creating 2D games without code using visual scripting. As an overview of the games industry, this course consists of lectures, guest speakers, videos, discussions, in-class exercises, and hands-on game play and analysis.

DMS2: This course will explore advanced digital image-making methodologies in the vector-based application Adobe Illustrator and raster-based application Photoshop, as well as tablet-based applications like Procreate or Fresco. Students will be exposed to a broad range of digital and analog image-making techniques with an emphasis on shape-based image building processes, design thinking, collaborative ideation, and ultimately starting to develop an individual voice, style, and workflow through digital and analog experimentation. This class will serve as a project incubator and focusing on student-driven projects and strategic design solutions. Digital production, printing techniques (both analog and digital), and file management will also be covered.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS or comparable experience in design, illustration or a closely related field is required.
  
• Demonstrated ability to teach and interest in teaching is essential.
  
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students (including students of color, first-generation college students, international students, LGBTQ, diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, etc.) is essential, demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
  
• A high level of demonstrable competency gained through a combination of teaching and creative practice is expected. Preferred area of expertise include: Practicing Illustrator with strong conceptual thinking skills and process/ideation skills; Working artists with digital painting skills desirable with a focus on Illustration (Open to those who are primarily gallery focused, but with knowledge of the Illustration market); ability to demo processes, etc.
  
• Ability to reside in Oregon by the first day of employment or otherwise perform work primarily in Oregon.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA) in relevant field preferred.
  
• Prior college level teaching experience is preferred.
  

Typical Work Schedule

Courses are in person, one to three days/week. Expected time commitment is 6 to 9 hours/week, per course assignment.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the positions are filled.

Questions may be directed to Martin French at mfrench@willamette.edu with the subject header "BFA adjunct Illustration faculty search."

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.

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications and course/s of interest.
  
• A statement of teaching philosophy
  
• A current resume or CV with email contact information
  
• Contact information for three references
  

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About PNCA

Founded in 1909 and located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, PNCA is one of a handful of West Coast institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design offering BFA and MFA degrees. Under the guidance of practicing artists, designers, and scholars, students can focus on Communication Design, Illustration, Video and Sound, Animated Arts, Intermedia, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture. A PNCA education is centered on the core themes of Studio Practice, Critical Inquiry, Worldview, and Professional Practice. PNCA prepares students to interpret the conditions and events shaping the world, and enables them to engage that world and its cultures with understanding, enthusiasm and integrity.

PNCA recognizes that diverse classrooms and workplaces offer the richest learning opportunities. The College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. PNCA is therefore committed to a policy of equality in our admission and employment practices. All students and employees will be treated fairly at all times and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or the presence of any sensory, physical, psychological or learning disability, and all other bases prohibited by local, state, or federal law. PNCA welcomes applications from candidates that expand the college's diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.


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