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Delta State University

Location: ClevelandMS 38733 Document ID: AC481-4EVI Posted on: 2019-05-1705/17/2019 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-06-16
 

Assistant Professor of Art



Delta State University

Assistant Professor of Art


Position Type: Faculty

Department: Art

Posting Number: 201200855

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure:

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities:
The Department of Art at Delta State University invites actively engaged artists to apply for one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank for a studio artist with specialization and studio practice in Digital Media Art / Video. A minimum of two-years teaching experience and strong evidence of a developed professional studio career is preferred. This full-time appointment offers a competitive salary and benefits package and will commence August 2019. Applicants with diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives are encouraged to apply.

We are open to a range of approaches in film, video, and the moving image including experimental, narrative, documentary, installation, or web-based work. We are interested in artists and filmmakers who work in any (or more than one) of these areas, and who has an active creative practice which includes a national and/or international record of exhibitions, festivals, projects, or other recognized forms of distribution.

Candidates will also be considered from a variety of design fields, including but not limited to illustration, animation, digital photography, interactive/computational media design, interaction design, data visualization, and interactive media arts. Candidates must have a terminal degree in one of these fields by the start date of the appointment; have expertise in one or more areas of design practice; be prepared to engage with existing university and college strategic areas; have a knowledge of emerging media (emerging areas include, among others: narrative and visual-sequential storytelling, animation, and technical illustration); and an eagerness to collaborate with faculty across other disciplines of our university. Candidates must have a well-developed research agenda that will inform and advance current trends in the field through creative production, experimentation, collaboration, exhibition and/or publication. It is our intention that graduates from the Digital Media Art program become innovative artists and designers, well prepared to create rich media experiences that combine video, imaging, animation, sound and interactivity.
Successful candidates will have or show potential for having a national or international record of excellence in creative practice, innovative research, substantive scholarship and effective teaching. All candidates should have a strong interest in collaborative work as well as experience in, or a commitment to, working with diverse student populations in a culturally diverse work and educational environment.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:

One of the oldest public programs in the Southeast, the Delta State Art Department has a long tradition of helping students become successful, practicing creative individuals. Our department is grounded in the belief that art, design and problem solving go hand-in-hand, and that committed studio practice with inspiring collaborations are key to a long-lasting creative career.

Our facilities are spread across three buildings on campus; the Fielding L. Wright Art Gallery which houses a dedicated exhibit space of over 2000 square feet along with the University's permanent art collection. It also is the home of one digital lab as well as a fibers studio. Next door is Malcolm Norwood Hall, home to a dedicated ceramics facility, a sculpture and wood working space with the largest educational foundry in Mississippi, a 3500+ square foot painting studio and a the largest darkroom in the state. Down the street is the Odelier-Morgan Building and home to our newly installed Digital Media Art Center, a 6,000 square foot collaborative space between the Art Department and the Delta Music Institute that houses two state of the art computer labs, a digital maker's space with laser cutters and 3D printers, video production courses, and a voice-over booth. In addition, we boast a sculpture garden that stretches from campus to the neighboring GRAMMY Museum to historic Downtown Cleveland less than a mile away - encompassing forty-two works from artists all over the country.

In addition to outstanding facilities, we are proud of the low student-to-teacher ratio maintained in our department. Students seeking a hands-on experience with significant interaction from instructors are well-suited to our program. Degrees with concentrations in painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, graphic design, digital media arts, animation, and art education are offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the area of concentration, mentor students within the context of an interdisciplinary art and design program, and advise graduate students in a low-residency program that is being initiated in 2021. Teaching responsibilities include all introductory and upper level video courses, as well as alternate courses in the graphic design and animation concentrations, like introduction to digital art, computer graphics, stop motion animation, and/or motion graphics.

The position carries a 3:3 teaching load and the expectation of service to the department and the university. Upper-level courses may be stacked with graduate courses and some independent studies may be included, as well as alternating summer school responsibilities. In addition to our Art majors, these courses may also interest students from the Delta Music Institute. The candidate will maintain facilities, keep an active professional practice, and participate in the University community. Additional duties include overseeing the digital computer lab, advising students, service to the department and university, and ongoing professional research.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the vision, passion, ability, and desire to take on a major role in the continued success of our Digital Media / Video concentration that focuses on highly creative and cutting edge, interdisciplinary studio practices with technologies. In addition, the ideal candidate will display the ability to teach introductory courses in animation and/or graphic design, which are required by all art majors with a digital focus.

MFA or other terminal degree required, professional experience and two to five years of college-level teaching experience preferred. Strong candidates will have some experience developing new courses that engage with contemporary practices, techniques, and issues in the fields of video, motion graphics, animation, innovation and creativity. Candidates must also be able to communicate with students on multiple levels, and an eagerness to teach in and develop both undergraduate and graduate programs is essential.
Strong candidates will possess the majority of the following skills:

Terminal degree or its equivalent in Digital Media / Video or a related field
Strong portfolio of work that reflects a high degree of knowledge in the field
Ability to teach and focus on a variety of types of video production techniques including in film, video, and the moving image including experimental, narrative, documentary, installation, or web-based work
In-depth knowledge of the Adobe suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Flash, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro
Experience with/teaching lighting and audio design
Experience creating original storyboard art for different kinds of projects
Experience working in multiple computer platforms and system configurations
Industry experience either in a design studio or freelancing
Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities
Understanding of the commercial and business side of video production, including contracting and working as part of a larger team
Two-years college-level teaching experience, proven leadership skills and ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds preferred
Note: An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, resume or CV, and portfolio are required. For the portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, or a URL.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and universitys resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree or its equivalent in Digital Media / Video or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:
MFA or other terminal degree required, professional experience and two to five years of college-level teaching experience preferred. Strong candidates will have some experience developing new courses that engage with contemporary practices, techniques, and issues in the fields of video, motion graphics, animation, innovation and creativity.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Cover letter addressing unique qualifications for the position
Curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references
Statement of teaching philosophy
Digital portfolio submission or link to a curated website containing a digital portfolio showcasing your work and student work (10-20 images of each) including course syllabi
Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

Additional Information:


Open Date: 12/01/2018

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.





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