Willamette University · 2 months ago
Instructor Pool: Applied Creative Practice, PNCA
Portland Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWillamette University is a nationally-renowned private university that offers a diverse range of professional graduate programs. The role of Instructor in Applied Creative Practice involves teaching courses that provide students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, focusing on the practical application of artistic and design skills in real-world contexts.
Education
Responsibilities
Teach courses in Applied Creative Practice
Participate in required faculty professional development, orientation and onboarding
Participate in holistic student care and case management processes
Keep up to date with professional and industry best practices
Foster an inclusive learning environment
Along with teaching in Applied Creative Practice Courses, ACP Faculty will collaborate and meet with the Chair of Applied Creative Practice and collaborate with peer ACP Faculty a couple of times per semester to maintain curricular continuity and build community
Qualification
Required
Master's level terminal degree or equivalent professional experience or BA with 5 years of relevant higher education or formal community based teaching experience
Evidence of an active professional practice and teaching within the field of arts administration, creative leadership, entrepreneurship or creative career advising
Evidence of successful collegiate teaching or rigorous community-based teaching experience
Evidence of advancements in their own field of professional practice
Demonstrated professional networks in associated fields of practice
Preferred
The candidate will have a scholarly and/or professional background in professional practices in the arts, arts administration, creative leadership, creative enterprise/entrepreneurship or significant professional applied skills with these areas of knowledge in arts/design/cultural administration
Teaching experience in applied creative practice topics such as: Professional Practices in Art and Design fields, Community Based Art and Design Projects, Cultural Marketplace, Career Readiness, Strategy, systems thinking, Creative Entrepreneurship, Branding, Marketing and Social Media, Arts administration and cultural leadership, Creative Project Management, AI or LLM ethics or practices within the creative industries, Cultural Policy
Knowledge of theoretical frameworks, critical perspectives, professional standards and foundational business practices within arts, design and associated creative sectors
Applicants will have relevant academic degree and field/work/applied experience in at least one of the above areas of knowledge as it pertains to professional applications for artists and designers across creative sectors
Applicants will be comfortable with using technology used in a classroom setting
Applicants will be able to demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of their subject area and have previous experience teaching at the collegiate level
Benefits
Health, dental, life insurance
Retirement
Substantial paid time off
Tuition
Company
Willamette University
Willamette is a private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon.
501-1000 employees
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