Assistant Professor in Multimedia Design

Description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MULTIMEDIA DESIGN CAHSS-41-11-035
Full-time, entry-level, tenure-track faculty position.
Department of Art and Design, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Starting: August 2011

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach three studio courses each semester which may include beginning, intermediate and advanced multimedia classes (interactive/interface web design and digital imaging) and art and design foundation classes. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative and digital delivery methods. Demonstrate organizational skills, collegiality and leadership skills. Provide academic advisement, as well as curriculum development and service to the department, college and university. Engage in professional research. Pursue outside funding. Perform other duties as designated by Chair.

Preference given to those with knowledge of contemporary issues and utilization of well designed graphics as they relate to multimedia design, web development, creative and artistic excellence as demonstrated through an active exhibition record and/or professional level of accomplishments in the discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.F.A. In Art or Design with an emphasis in Multimedia or equivalent terminal degree in visual
arts, with an emphasis in digital media, required
- Ability to teach in a dual digital platform environment
- Evidence of teaching potential

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, vita, teaching philosophy, transcripts, contact information for three references, up to 20 samples of professional work with written descriptions on CD/DVD format, evidence of teaching potential which may include 20 samples with descriptions of student work, if available. S.A.S.E for return of materials if desired.

SUBMIT TO: Ron Verdon, Chair, Department of Art and Design, MMD Position, AA235, 415 13th Avenue East, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751, 715-232-1097 AA/EEO/WM.

SCREENING BEGINS: 1/18/2011 and continues until filled. Only complete applications will be considered.