Graphic DesignInteraction Design Open Rank

Willamette University is now hiring Graphic DesignInteraction Design Open Rank in Portland, OR 97209. View job listing details and apply now. Posting Number R0004734 Location Portland Campus Attention Current Willamette University Employees In order to apply for posted positions please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet 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 for If there is an application deadline please ensure that your application is submitted by the deadline Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application Position Summary The Pacific Northwest College of Art... Willamette University PNCA is seeking a highly energetic inclusive and committed educator and professional to teach courses and contribute to the ongoing development of the undergraduate Graphic Design program at the college with focus in one of two areas 1 Interaction Design with additional opportunities to work with the MFA program in Collaborative Design -OR- 2 Graphic Design with a potential focus to help shape first-year Foundation experience leading into the graphic design major PNCA openly acknowledges that diversity is a critical component in achieving a creative and innovative work and learning environment and to that end as an intentional community of students and educators PNCA is committed to equity and social justice Our goal is to create a more diverse faculty body to effectively serve our mission of preparing students for a life of creative practice We welcome candidates who possess a demonstrated worldview and cultural competency to support teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of varied backgrounds abilities perspectives social identities and gender expressions This position will be housed in the undergraduate Graphic Design Department 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 and consider what they want the person experiencing their design to do We want to inspire action to make people understand each other better to make people connect empathize think and feel We encourage designers to find the right form for their message and 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 interactive and experiential preparing designers for versatility in a field thats rapidly evolving We work to break down the walls between school and working life to forge a fluid path to influence the profession as a whole Our students find jobs with large agencies and small studios working on a range of projects from product design at Nike to publishing to video and experience design to design for social change in politics and beyond 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 In this role there will be specific opportunities to collaborate around curriculum degree planning and projectsresearch with either the MAMFA Collaborative DesignDesign Systems programs and faculty or with foundation first-year programs at PNCA depending on candidates experience and practice INTERACTION SPECIALTY We are inviting applications for a full-time faculty member who will help us grow and develop degrees and concentrations at the undergraduate and graduate levels in interaction design Successful candidates should possess strong visual design skills and demonstrate a capacity for conducting original creative design and research work as well as possess a strong creative practice and background working in the industry For the interactive design candidate experience in one or more of the following applied areas is desired UXUI agilemobile design game design information design and data visualization or interactive product design -OR- FOUNDATIONGRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALTY We are inviting applications for a full-time faculty member in Graphic Design who will help us deepen connections to our Foundation program for art and design students as we re-envision the first-year experience strengthening the Graphic Design pathway for majors and minors Successful candidates should be able to teach classes that build core design skills and thoughtful concept generation showing possibilities and potential in the field through strong professional practice The primary professional responsibilities of full-time instructional faculty members are teaching research scholarship andor creative activity including professional practice as well as service to the College and larger University profession and to the community These responsibilities generally include developing and enhancing curriculum advising students participation in campus and University-wide committees maintaining office hours working collaboratively and productively with colleagues building external partnerships and industry relationships and maintaining a vibrant creative practice in the region and beyond Overview of Duties Teach five courses a year which may be scheduled between the graduate and undergraduate faculties 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 is practice-based and informed by critical perspectives that support applied engagements with interdisciplinary approaches and innovative practices Build and develop curriculum in conjunction with faculty aligned with University priorities Mentor undergraduate students Provide academic and career advising Coordinate with the development of Interaction Design BFA majorminor and support graduate concentrations or professional certificates in Design Work with the Department Head of Graphic Design faculty and potentially the Graduate Chair of Collaborative DesignDesign Systems and Foundation Chairs in development of department policies curriculum content and evaluation methods Participate in faculty governance academic committees and campus life Keep up to date with professional and industry best practices Foster an inclusive equitable and diverse learning environment Minimum Qualifications Evidence of successful teaching experience 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 cutting-edge applied work in areas of design expertise ie interaction digital human-centered and visual design Evidence of successful design for accessibility Qualified Candidate will have several Preferred Qualifications An earned MAMFA or terminal degree in Design or closely-related field from an accredited institution is desirable but not required equivalent significant professional experience is highly valued A PDF document with links that show examples of student work that show portfolio-ready explorations of applied interaction design solutions with a high level of graphic design Evidence of innovative ways of applying field research that include consideration for diverse user groups The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges encourages and celebrates diversity and differences To this end the successful candidate will work effectively respectfully and collaboratively in diverse multicultural and inclusive settings In addition the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty staff students and administrators in our Universitys shared commitment to the principles of engagement service and the public good 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 Cover letter highlighting your interest in PNCAs Design Program Relevant teaching experience with professional resumeCV Three professional references and their contact information A single PDF Work Sample Attachment document containing A statement of approach to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Inclusive Pedagogy A link to your full portfolio or website A link containing up to five specific pieces of recent creative works in the following format a one-page document that includes title date created brief description of the project including objectives techniques software and URL of online links for moving images or other portfolio material Only online links will be accepted Be sure to include any passwords if needed A selection of student work with project details and course information This should be a PDF document with direct links to student work and details provided under each link Applications will start being reviewed on November 112022 and continue until the position is filled Priority application deadline extended to January 18 2023 Incomplete applications will not be considered Background Pacific Northwest College of Art is the oldest art amp 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 a rigorous education in the liberal arts arts amp 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 A Willamette education prepares graduates to transform knowledge into action and lead lives of achievement contribution and meaning Pacific Northwest College of Art prepares students for a life of creative practice and facilitates that through Core-Pillars Studio Practice Professional Practice World View Anti-Racist Pedagogy PNCAs commitment to Justice Equity Diversity amp Inclusion As a learning community we value respect and appreciate difference-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 We know that we are a better community of learners and educators when we have space for a multiplicity of worldviews and experiences Thus diversity and inclusion at PNCA are crucial to our intellectual and aesthetic inquiry Guided by the principles of ethics and mutual respect PNCAs policies and procedures strive to ensure equity and social justice within our community of students educators and staff A platform for experimentation and expression in the arts PNCA is also a laboratory for critical reflection and dialog that nurtures better more informed critically engaged citizens while it educates emerging artists and designers An important aspect of our curriculum is building an awareness of and critical culture around issues of power and privilege in order to decolonize our curriculum and our world Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty staff and student body We seek candidates particularly those from historically under-represented groups whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds jeid-4f72d4a1e8557d49bac1a4718a9541ca