Description
Position
Description
The
Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University
of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor
(tenure track) to begin fall 2024. The Bass School at UT Dallas is a
multidisciplinary academic research school with leading-edge programs in
animation, games, emerging media, and the arts. We seek candidates with a
record of accomplishment in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality,
and immersive media to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have
experience within the AR/VR/XR/virtual production industry.
Essential
duties include teaching four courses annually at the undergraduate and graduate
level; mentoring undergraduate capstone students; and contributing to
public-facing programming. Faculty members are expected
to develop creative works or research programs that are nationally recognized for
innovation and excellence. We are especially interested in
applicants who can contribute to a diverse campus community through their
teaching and mentoring.
Qualifications
Minimum
Education and Experience: An MFA, PhD or
equivalent in game design, computer science
or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly
collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with
a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates
able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance
the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based
practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and
experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates should have records of excellence in
creative practice in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and
immersive media. Areas of secondary specialization may include interactive art
installations, art games, indie games, interactive narrative, digital
storytelling, animation/vfx, tools development, digital sculpting,
architecture, gamification, artificial intelligence, machine learning,
sustainability.
Animation and Games
The
Animation and Games Area at The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the top
programs in the state of Texas. We are ranked as the #1 Game Design program and
the #2 Animation program in the state according to the Princeton Review. Our
program has 17 full-time faculty members with numerous film, television, and
game credits that have garnered many awards including the Academy Awards,
BAFTA’s, Annie Awards, Esports Game of the Year, and others. Our
state-of-the-art labs give students and faculty the opportunity to learn and
engage in research across all aspects of animation and games whether their
interests lie in 3D, 2D, Motion Capture, VR, AR, and anything else they can
imagine.
The
Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (Bass School) is a
community of scholars, artists, and creative practitioners defined by their
creativity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding. Within the
context of a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, the Bass School
fosters the fluid movement between traditional disciplines and cutting-edge
experimental investigation of emerging technologies. We prepare students with
the skills to craft exceptional work, the ambition to take on new challenges,
and the critical thinking to make a difference in a globally connected world.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following via the online
application:
- Full curriculum vitae and cover
letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy
describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and
assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from
a range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Research statement describing
past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor)
student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research
environments.
- Full contact information for at
least three academic or professional references.
Priority will be given to
completed applications received by 12/1/2023. Reviews will continue until the
position is filled or the search is closed on 8/1/2024.
The University and Community
UT
Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s
fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140
undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and
fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students
from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over
65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based
financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no
student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS
report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of
the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and
productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas,
and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place
where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated
fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a
variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all
members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical
and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located
throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised
of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT
Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG,
UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum
districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical
gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with
regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson
Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for
innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational,
living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of
all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action university.