Jewelry and Metalsmithing Instructor; Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty Pool for Visual Arts & Design

This is an adjunct faculty pool for teaching part-time in the Visual Arts & Design department. The pool will remain open until June 2026 unless positions are no longer needed. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted and interviewed as positions become available.

Instructor is responsible for organizing and carrying out structured learning processes for students in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program and related courses. Participates in the full range of professional and college-related activities, including student advising, curriculum development, professional growth, departmental and college-wide meetings, committee activity, and community involvement. This position entails teaching credit classes Jewelry and Metalsmithing I through IV concurrently as well as two Community Education classes meeting at separate times.

The Metals Studio is in a newly renovated space, suitably equipped to fit the curriculum.

Supervision Received

The dean, in consultation with the department chair is responsible for carrying out the evaluation of instructors under procedures developed by the vice president. The dean confers with the department chair in decisions regarding instructor workload, professional growth, retention, and department staffing levels.

1. Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate.

2. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.

3. Develops, communicates, and utilizes a student assessment process and instruments which are related to the stated objectives of the course.

4. Participates as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities, helps solicit and prepare student art for exhibition.

5. Participates in curriculum planning and development as needed.

6. Represents the Art Department and the college to the community, business, public agencies, and other organizations in a professional manner.

7. Responsible for departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department.

8. Adapt learning procedures to the online/distance learning environment, including telecourse and web-based delivery, ensuring comparable quality of instruction, student-teacher interaction, and assessment with classroom-based courses.

9. Communicate effectively with a wide variety of students and college staff.

10. Organize the learning experience for the maximum benefit of traditional and non-traditional learners.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

A Master's degree in Fine Arts (MFA) with a concentration in Metalsmithing or Jewelry, is required. Or, an MFA in a related field with at least 18 quarter credits or 12 semester graduate credits in courses to be taught, is required.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Experience:

Experience teaching jewelry and metalsmithing required. Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge of:
Jewelry and Metalsmithing technique including but not limited to fundamental piercing, casting and riveting, various metal forming techniques (die forming, raising, chasing and repousse, fold forming etc.), surface techniques including etching and enameling, rubber mold making, CAD and 3D printing for jewelry, and stone setting. A knowledge of historical metalwork and the art of contemporary metalsmiths. Computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, the Internet, multi-media presentations, spreadsheets and database management;

curriculum development; the community colleges' mission, role in higher education, and student population; and sensitivity to a diverse student body and its needs.

Ability to:
Communicate…