Description
Assistant Professor, Digital Arts. Full-time, tenure-track.
Competitive salary with full benefits. Start date: August 23, 2021. Duties
include: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Digital Arts; participate
in educational, professional and technical duties and activities within the
Digital Arts division and in the School of Art. Minimum qualifications: MFA or
terminal degree in Digital Arts, Animation, Media Arts, or a similar field
(e.g., Art and Technology, Interactive Arts, Kinetic Arts, Sequential Arts,
Cinematic Arts); At least one year of college-level teaching experience
(including being a TA) in art or related areas (e.g., Design, Technology, Media
Production, Computer Science); Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of 2D
and 3D animation as exemplified by Sample Portfolio; Demonstrated experience
with 3D modeling and animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe CC,
Pixologic ZBrush, and other Autodesk products as exemplified by Sample
Portfolio. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of college-level
teaching experience as the Instructor of Record in Digital Arts or Animation;
at least two years of experience working on creative production in the
animation or gaming industry; expertise with 3D and 2D animation and also in one
or more of the following areas: 3D modeling, visual FX, stopmotion, motion
graphics, concept / visual development, storyboarding, compositing, game
design, video, interactive art, programming, physical computing or installation
art as exemplified by Sample Portfolio; experience teaching and advising
graduate students; research, exhibition, production or professional involvement
record (online or in-person conference presentations, publications, festival
exhibition, client-based work, gallery exhibitions, or within emerging fields
such as community activism and social media publications) at the national
level.
To apply, click on the apply button to upload: A letter
of application including research interests; current curriculum vitae; the names
and contact information of three individuals who will be asked to provide
current (dated within the past year) letters of reference; statement of
teaching philosophy including both a discussion of how you teach the principles
of 2D/3D animation and a personal statement on diversity as it relates to the
classroom, Sample Portfolio of professional work and student work that supports
evidence of teaching excellence. The Sample Portfolio is a PDF document
uploaded to HireTouch that contains 10-15 links to animations, videos, games,
other time-based media or images. Images can also be embedded in the PDF. The
portfolio consists of professional work (industry, research, or art) with short
statements for each entry indicating the medium, concept, and your role in
creating the work if the piece involved teamwork. Also include in the Sample
Portfolio a second PDF file with 10-15 links to animations, games, or images of
student work with a short statement describing the assignment criteria (if
applicable). Note that file size is limited to 30 Mb. Where links are provided,
please permit access ONLY to information specified in this application. Links
must not provide access to materials that are not requested as part of the
application dossier. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Background check and official transcripts required for
employment. Application Deadline: April 24, 2021 BGSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities regardless of age,
gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. If you
have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply
for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.