The University of Central Florida’s School
of Visual Arts and Design seeks a dynamic assistant professor for teaching in
the digital media area focusing on broad general knowledge of digital media. The
successful applicant will teach in the area of digital media, delivering
courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that inspire majors in the
broad range of interactive digital media. UCF offers undergraduate B.F.A. and
B.A. degrees as well as M.F.A and M.A. degrees. The School of Visual Arts &
Design has approximately 2,700 majors across four areas that include
architecture, digital media, film, and studio arts.
The position is for an assistant
professor to teach a three-course load per semester. This is a nine-month,
tenure-earning position. UCF supports and rewards teaching excellence. Faculty
are expected to participate in school and university service including
committee work, conduct scholarly research and service, participate in campus
and community life and maintain regular office hours. The position anticipated
start date is August 2014, pending the availability of funding.
Digital media faculty conduct creative
research in areas related to interactive entertainment and learning (e.g.,
online; computer, mobile, and console-based computer games; virtual worlds;
military simulation) and develop new techniques, content and applications in
support of the arts and cultural heritage preservation.
Digital media faculty actively
collaborate with UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training. In addition,
school faculty have an active role in UCF’s Center for Emerging Media located
in downtown Orlando.
Minimum: Terminal degree in digital media
or a related field from an accredited institution with emphasis in interactive
digital media including modern practices or theory; evidence of competence with
technology; effective communication skills; promising path toward quality
research, creative projects and publication record required.
Preferred: Resourceful, collaborative,
multitalented generalist with skills in web design, game design, interactive
art and physical computing; current with new and emerging technologies;
passionate about acquiring new skills as interactive media advances. Ability to
teach both foundation and advanced digital media courses. Full-time teaching
experience in a diverse digital media program at an accredited institution of
higher education. Successful candidates will be proficient with technology,
demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, significant scholarly
accomplishments; design and deliver large face-to-face lectures, mixed-mode and
online courses. Candidates will demonstrate interest in strategic program
assessment, grant writing, and student recruitment.
The university requires that all candidates
apply online. To apply for position number 36189 go to https://www.jobswithucf.com/ and upload the following individual PDF documents: 1) letter of
application, 2) CV, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) statement about scholarly or
creative projects, and 5) contact information for three references. In
addition, applicants must also submit a single multi-page PDF that includes
examples of personal work and examples of student work (if available) with
descriptions for each project (i.e., personal contributions, title, date,
media, size, and relevance to criteria outlined in the position description).
NOTE: Please have all documents ready
when applying so they can be uploaded at that time. The site will not accept
more than 10MB total per applicant. Once the online submission process is
finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit documents at a later
date. Complete applications must be received by March 13, 2014. Finalists will
be asked to provide official transcripts.
UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Women, minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply. As an agency of the state of Florida, UCF makes
all application materials, including transcripts used in final screening,
available to the public upon request.
The School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) http://svad.cah.ucf.edu/ is housed in the
College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the University of Central Florida. UCF is
one of the most dynamic universities in the country. Offering 212 degree
programs, it has become an academic and research leader in numerous fields,
such as optics, modeling and simulation, engineering and computer science,
business administration, education, science, hospitality management and digital
media. UCF and its 12 colleges provide opportunities to 60,000 students from
all 50 states and 140 countries. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is the
nation’s second-largest university. UCF is called a “Top Up-and-Coming”
national university by U.S. News & World Report, a best-value
university by The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s, and one of the
nation’s most affordable colleges by Forbes.