Description
Who We Are
http://etsudigitalmedia.com/
East
Tennessee State University’s Department of Digital Media is seeking a candidate
for a position at the level of Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice beginning
in the Fall of 2024. We are looking for applicants with strong production
skills who are passionate about teaching the next generation of digital
artists. Applicants should have a history of professional creative experience
in 2D or 3D animation, game development, visual effects, visualization, concept
art, and/or other creative industries.
Rank will be commensurate with academic and professional experience.
We are a
well-supported department that offers a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media with
concentrations in Animation, Game Design, Visual Effects, and Visualization,
and an MFA in Digital Media. We have been teaching digital media since 1996,
and our students have gone on to work everywhere from Pixar to Blizzard to NASA
to the local tv station. The department has approximately 300 majors, five
high-end computer labs, a substantial supply of production equipment, and
support for travel and research.
ETSU is
located in Johnson City, TN, situated in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains,
with four seasons, beautiful views, excellent climate for outdoor activities,
reasonable cost of living, and very little traffic on your morning commute.
Duties
Teaching a variety of production classes in digital media in one
or more of our concentration areas:
·
Animation (character and creature animation, rigging, motion
graphics, procedural animation)
·
Game Design (modeling, level design, game play, programming, look
development)
·
Visual Effects (compositing, effects animation, procedural effects,
editing, cinematography, motion graphics)
·
Visualization (concept art, character design, tech art, original
visual concepts and design principles, concentrating on the intersection of art
and technology)
For Assistant Professor (Tenure Track):
·
Generally, a 3/3 teaching load.
·
Service through committee work, curriculum development,
recruitment, creative work, student portfolio mentoring, etc.
·
Developing an ongoing body of peer-reviewed research and/or
creative work.
For Professor of Practice:
·
Generally, a 4/4/ teaching load.
·
Service through committee work, curriculum development,
recruitment, creative work, student portfolio mentoring, etc.
Required Qualifications
For Assistant Professor (Tenure Track):
·
Masters level degree or terminal degree in digital media, digital
arts, computer science, art, or a relevant digital media discipline completed
by August 1, 2024.
·
Good written and oral English skills.
·
Able to begin work August 2024.
For Professor of Practice:
·
Well-qualified professionals with extensive experience in digital
media will be considered with a position-relevant undergraduate or master’s
degree (in digital media, digital arts, computer science, art, or a relevant
digital media discipline).
·
Be distinguished practitioners who have had a major impact on
fields important to the Department’s teaching and/or external engagement, and
who are committed to enhancing ETSU’s programs and reputation.
·
Have significant professional experience, at least 8-10 years,
with work on projects of national reputation.
·
Good written and oral English skills.
Able to begin work August 2024.
ETSU is
committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work
in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000
Apply here:
https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/26434
For
inquiries about the position, please contact Marty Fitzgerald.