Description
Missouri Western State University, located in St Joseph, Missouri (45 minutes north of Kansas City), seeks an individual capable of teaching a
wide range of courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will
be able to teach classes in animation, game art design, V.R., and support our
foundation level courses. The successful
candidate will teach an average of three studio courses per semester, including
foundation art course as required.
Assistant Professors are responsible to educate students,
engage in original research and creative activities that are published or presented
in peer-reviewed settings.
Duties include:
• Teaching: teach undergraduate and graduate students in a
specific field of expertise; participation in programs that promote
instructional development in the discipline; develop and manage curricular materials,
ensuring that they meet departmental and university standards; participation in
campus initiatives related to teaching such as learning communities, honors
programs, and applied learning.
• Scholarship: engage in scholarly and creative activities
leading to peer-reviewed artifacts, performances, and/or exhibitions including
basic research or creative expression, reviews and/or integrates prior
research, applies current knowledge and innovations to important practices, and
focuses on the nature and improvement of teaching.
• Service: document students’ attendance, participation, and
academic progress by giving and grading assignments, projects, quizzes and/or
examinations that lead to a final grade; plan and create lectures, in-class
activities, and assignments; maintain currency in one’s area of expertise and
discipline; provide academic advising and support related to the academic
progress of students; is accessible to students outside the classroom,
providing ample periods of time for counseling and mentoring students in
matters related to academic success; engage in service activities in support of
departmental, college, and university needs; service supporting community
outreach; and service to relevant.
QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must have an M.F.A. in Digital Animation, Game
Design, or related field, display a commitment to undergraduate education in a
liberal arts institution.
Must demonstrate a record of scholarly or professional
achievement, and demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent working knowledge of Mac and P.C. computers and the ability to
encourage critical thinking and problem solving is essential.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Knowledge of the following software is desired Unreal or Unity Game Engine,
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Autodesk
Maya and Mudbox or Zbrush.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to
interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to
exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Excellent teaching skills with an ability to coordinate
with the faculties and students from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to engage large groups of people with complicated
material
• Able to teach with appropriate real-world experience
• Able to demonstrate confidence teaching and presenting in a
public forum
Technologically adept: can utilize electronic
communications, online learning management systems, and other forms of
technology related to the position
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in
general
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and
learning outcomes assessment