Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300216Core: Teaching & Learning CoreDepartment: Contemporary ArtsOpening Date: 10/10/2024FLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: AFTDescriptionABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a Military Friendly College in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others. JOB SUMMARY:The School of Contemporary Arts at Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks to hire a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor to join its interdisciplinary arts and design faculty team beginning September 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses that support the intersection of design, animation, and emerging technologies for students in the Electronic Art & Animation and Visual Communication Design programs. The multi-disciplinary program seeks to enrich students with the ability to apply advanced tools progressively in a socially and culturally diverse environment, emphasizing theories and practices within a liberal arts context. The new faculty member will support curricular development in collaboration with other faculty and must demonstrate an active and ongoing professional and creative/scholarly agenda that includes an interest in emerging technologies. The new faculty member is expected to be engaged as an advisor and mentor, and support students with professional preparation within a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will teach 6 undergraduate courses during the academic year while fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that engages diverse learnersExamples of DutiesResponsibilities:
- Teach core Visual Communication Design and Electronic Art and Animation courses to undergraduate majors including courses such as:
VCD:Fundamentals of Visual Communication and Interactive MediaProduct and Packaging DesignVisual Identity DesignVA:Basic and Intermediate 3D Animation, or Traditional 2D AnimationBasic Art & TechnologyVideo Art
- Preferred areas of specialization may include but not limited to: Traditional 2D Animation, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Print Design, Advanced Compositing, Experimental Animation, and emergent forms of visual media
- Cultivate the development of instructional programs and knowledge of history, social issues, trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.
- Be actively committed to advancing Equity and Access in the classroom and to
- contributing to advancing a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion at the college in all areas.
QualificationsApplication: Please include a cover letter, resume, teaching statement and a sample of your work.Required:
- MFA or terminal degree in Design, Animation or related fields
- Proven track record of teaching at the undergraduate level (3 years)
- Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard digital applications. Candidates must show evidence of advanced skills/practice, articulate discourse, and knowledge of design history and contemporary critical issues.
- Interest in curricular development is expected, as our curriculum responds to evolving pedagogical needs in the discipline.
- Capability of teaching at all undergraduate levels
- A professional experience in UI/UX Design, 2D or 3D Animation, Human-Centered Design and Application or Web based Design
Preferred:
- A creative practice that is socially engaged
- Experience in user-centered design practices
- Expertise in Current and Emerging Technologies
- Exhibition record of contemporary time-based media (may include gallery exhibition, film festival, or film/television release)
- Experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Experience with innovative teaching methodologies, team teaching across diverse disciplines, and incorporating technology into teaching and learning
Supplemental InformationEEO Statement:Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity. Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.To learn more details, visit our