Part-Time Adjunct Professor, Illustration
Job Description
Adjunct Professor, Illustration
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: Adjunct_Illustration
Location: Kirkland, WA
Department:
Closing: Continuous
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/bachelors/, https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/associate-degrees/, and https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/certificates/ in https://www.lwtech.edu/academics/programs-a-z/, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.https://www.lwtech.edu/about/our-story/mission/LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College’s commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the https://www.lwtech.edu/about/diversity/edi-council/.
Summary of Position
The college is seeking a qualified adjunct professor for art courses, especially Illustration courses in the lower and upper divisions. Preference given to professors with experience teaching Scientific Illustration, which could focus on medical illustration, botanical illustration, or natural history illustration. Some of the courses LWTech offers at that level include:
• ART 203 Intermediate Drawing
• ART 205: Human Life Drawing
• ART 255: Introduction to Painting for Art Majors
• ART 256: Intermediate Painting
• ART 124: Introduction to Printmaking
• ART 224: Intermediate Printmaking
• ART 301: Drawing Expression
• ART 302: Illustration
• ART 313: Multicultural History of the Illustrated Image
• ART 312: Scientific Illustration
• ART 410: Thesis Exhibition
This recruitment is for a current vacancy beginning Fall 2024, as well as establishing an applicant pool for future adjunct faculty vacancies. Teaching hours include morning, afternoon, and evening courses, with at least one day in person/on campus weekly. The college hires adjunct faculty on a quarter-by-quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you’re selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Teach college-level Art courses, with focus on illustration, drawing, and painting
• Teach to the learning outcomes of the approved curriculum
• Use effective teaching practices to promote equitable student learning
• Apply transparency in teaching and learning to class policies, materials, and assessments
• Facilitate an inclusive class culture
• Use current college learning management systems and integrate best practices in online learning
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support equitable student learning and cultural diversity
• Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
• Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
• Post the class syllabus and students’ grades via the online course system (Canvas)
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in fine art required
• 2 years demonstrated experience in commercial art, illustration, or scientific illustration required
• 2 years teaching experience required; college teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CompensationPlacement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix B.Step A ranges from $735.47 – $2,026.41Step B ranges from $774.00 – $2,322.00Step C ranges from $789.87 – $2,369.58Step D ranges from $844.26 – $2,532.78Step E ranges from $865.79 – $2,712.96BenefitsOnce part-time faculty have worked 50% full-time or more for two consecutive quarters(with LWTech or combined with other community/technical colleges), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment. Employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters), reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATIONIf you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal Authorization to work.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College’s Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at https://www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
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