Qureos Mentor

Willamette University

<div></div><div>Posting Number: R0006990 
Location: Portland Campus 
 
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, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210. 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW 
 
The newly-formed Integrated Studies Department at the Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University seeks a dedicated college lecturer to join a service department that supports the General Education component of the BFA degree. Within Integrated Studies, students take 100 and 200-level courses that explore topics within art history, ecology, history, literature, gender studies, sociology and an array of other academic fields, typically in an interdisciplinary format.
 
 
The Quantitative Studies lecturer will support core courses within general education anchored in quantitative reasoning which may include mathematics, applied sciences, statistics, data literacy, finance, business or social science data-based research. Of particular interest to our community is the ethical, philosophical and practical implications of AI-LLM's in creative work and contemporary culture. The successful candidate will possess both technical expertise and genuine understanding of the variety of capacities in which artists and designers can engage with quantitative reason in society and in their careers. This position requires commitment to making quantitative concepts accessible to students, many of whom are visual learners. 
 
Lecturers at PNCA are full-time, benefits eligible 12-month, 1.0 variable FTE employees. Lecturers may teach across several departments but are assigned a home department where their departmental service is organized and tracked. They have limited college-wide service. 
 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES 
 
Teaching &amp; Mentorship
 
<ul><li>Teach the equivalent of 7, 3-credit courses or equivalencies during the academic year. 
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Develop and maintain active syllabi and equivalent course sites within Canvas in accordance with annual guidelines and timelines.
 
</li><li>Maintain at least 3 office hours per week.
 
</li><li>Participate in thesis panels, present as guest artists in colleagues' classrooms, or other sharing of one's creative practice and expertise.
 
</li><li>Supervise Independent Studies.
 
</li>Participate in curriculum assessment and accreditation activities. 
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Departmental Service + College Service
 
<ul><li>Participate regularly in departmental meetings and planning.
 
</li><li>Assist with departmental assessment and curriculum work including collecting student work, annual assessment review with peer faculty and curriculum development or improvement.
 
</li><li>Manages administrative tasks related to departmental administration as assigned by the chair using university software platforms. Examples may include departmental electronic record keeping, room scheduling or curriculum related data entry.
 
</li><li>Attend Full-time faculty meetings and other annual pedagogy and training sessions such as: annual orientation, in-service &amp; professional development days and annual strategic planning.
 
</li><li>Collaborate with staff on student academic wellness and wellbeing including collaboration with Academic Success, Accessible Education, Health Education, International Office, Career Design, Student Affairs and Community Care &amp; Inclusion staff. This includes active participation in the CARE case management process for students of concern.
 
</li><li>Participate in admissions and recruitment activities such as Admitted Students Day, National Portfolio Day and online or in person family outreach sessions.
 
</li><li>Participate in annual commencement.</li></ul> 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
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Master's level degree in relevant field of study 
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Applicants will be able to demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of their subject area and have at least 3 years (in semester equivalents) experience teaching at the collegiate level.
 
</li><li>Experience teaching both in-person and via common online/digital learning platforms (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom). 
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Applicants should be prepared to propose and teach interdisciplinary seminars connecting arts, design and visual culture to mathematics data production, financial business planning, basic general accounting, data analysis, science and/or statistical methodologies 
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Applicants should have a track record of understanding and teaching related to AI/LLMs, with a particular focus on creative work.
 
</li>Proficiency with Google Suite and Canvas Learning Management system. 
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We ask that candidates follow instrctions to ensure effective material review. To apply, you will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the &quot;My Experience&quot; section labeled &quot;Resume:&quot; Please note that Workday limits material document submissions to only five total documents. 
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Cover Letter 
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Updated CV-including teaching experience 
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Inclusive Pedagogy + Teaching Statement + Up to 5 examples of sample student assignments; these should be submitted as no more than two documents as a part of the application.</li></ul> 

Salary: $60,000 
 
Typical Work Schedule &amp; Location: This is a teaching position that is understood as a 12-month variable position with teaching duties that may be scheduled Monday through Friday 8am-9pm. Faculty will teach 7 courses annually between fall and spring semester. This position works within the PNCA faculty; however, may occasionally be offered teaching assignments at our Salem campus, based on curriculum demand.
 
 
Applications should be received by April 6, 2026 for optimal consideration. The position will remain open until filled. 
 
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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