New Adjunct - Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design - Faculty Pool 2026-27

About the role

The Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach in the 2026-27 academic year. This position represents a faculty pool for potential part-time instructors to fill course openings.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes as assigned.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.
• Respond to student questions in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate means of instructor-student communication.
• Participate in the university's assessment process for faculty, courses, etc.
• Validate that learning has taken place.
• Create a learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the department and university.
• Plan learning activities and use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles to help students achieve course outcomes.
• Maintain a safe classroom conducive to learning.
• Submit course text(s), or participate in planning of learning materials, such as outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department guidelines, when applicable.
• Read email communications from School Director and Area Coordinator and meet response deadlines as required.
• Participate in professional development and in-service activities, as applicable.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as specified at time of hire.

Requirements

• ART PRACTICE and ART in ART & DESIGN: MFA required or substantial teaching and professional experience in relevant field. Knowledge of current technologies relative to instructional tasks and an interest in their creative use.
• GRAPHIC DESIGN and DESIGN in ART & DESIGN: BA or BS or comparable experience in Graphic Design or closely related field. Knowledge of current technologies relative to instructional tasks and an interest in their creative use.
• CORE: MFA required or substantial teaching and professional experience in relevant fields. Knowledge of current technologies relative to instructional tasks and an interest in their creative use. Experience with collaboration, and an energetic desire to create innovative curriculum, assignments, events, and programs for first year students.
• ART HISTORY & CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE ARTS: For 100-, 200- and 200-level art history courses: MA in Art History, Museum Studies or related field. For 400-level courses: Ph.D in Art History or related field. Knowledge of current technologies relative to instructional tasks and an interest in their creative use.

Qualifications

• All adjunct candidates are required to be living in either Oregon or Washington for the academic year 2026-2027.

Skills

• Knowledge of current technologies relative to instructional tasks and an interest in their creative use.
• Experience with collaboration, and an energetic desire to create innovative curriculum, assignments, events, and programs for first year students.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon hire.