Who We Are
http://etsudigitalmedia.com/
EastTennessee State University’s Department of Digital Media is seeking a candidatefor a position at the level of Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice beginningin the Fall of 2024. We are looking for applicants with strong productionskills who are passionate about teaching the next generation of digitalartists. Applicants should have a history of professional creative experiencein 2D or 3D animation, game development, visual effects, visualization, conceptart, and/or other creative industries. Rank will be commensurate with academic and professional experience.
We are awell-supported department that offers a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media withconcentrations 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 NASAto the local tv station. The department has approximately 300 majors, fivehigh-end computer labs, a substantial supply of production equipment, andsupport for travel and research.
ETSU islocated 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 oneor more of our concentration areas:
· Animation (character and creature animation, rigging, motiongraphics, procedural animation)
· Game Design (modeling, level design, game play, programming, lookdevelopment)
· Visual Effects (compositing, effects animation, procedural effects,editing, cinematography, motion graphics)
· Visualization (concept art, character design, tech art, originalvisual concepts and design principles, concentrating on the intersection of artand 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/orcreative work.
For Professor of Practice:
· Generally, a 4/4/ teaching load.
Required Qualifications
· Masters level degree or terminal degree in digital media, digitalarts, computer science, art, or a relevant digital media discipline completedby August 1, 2024.
· Good written and oral English skills.
· Able to begin work August 2024.
· Well-qualified professionals with extensive experience in digitalmedia will be considered with a position-relevant undergraduate or master’sdegree (in digital media, digital arts, computer science, art, or a relevantdigital media discipline).
· Be distinguished practitioners who have had a major impact onfields important to the Department’s teaching and/or external engagement, andwho 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.
Able to begin work August 2024.
ETSU iscommitted to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and workin an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000
Apply here: https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/26434
Forinquiries about the position, please contact Marty Fitzgerald.