Assistant Professor School of Media Arts, Animation and Game Development
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Location : Carbondale, IllinoisJob Type: FacultyJob Number: 202400674Department: School of Media Arts-SIUCOpening Date: 10/28/2024Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA:: Non-ExemptSecurity/Safety Sensitive:: NADescription The School of Media Arts in the College of Arts and Media at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking an outstanding teacher and creative practitioner to join our multidisciplinary faculty, as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Animation and Game Development. The successful applicant will be able to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced level courses in animation and game development. Preferred areas of expertise include: 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, visual effects, experimental animation, storyboarding, concept art, and drawing. The new hire will be expected to contribute to a multidisciplinary media arts curriculum. Examples of Duties Principal responsibilities include teaching, supporting student projects, and participating in service to departmental, college and university-wide committees in addition to serving on graduate committees. The successful candidate is expected to continue an active creative-research agenda and will have the opportunity to develop new courses and curricula at the undergraduate level for the growing Animation and Game Development areas of study in our Major and at the graduate level. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD required at the time of the appointment, with a proven record of exhibition/creative research in animation and game development. Preferred Qualifications: Expertise preferred in contemporary animation and game development principles and practices. Preference will be given to applicants who are exploring one or more of the following in their research-creative practice: game design and development, game engines (Godot, Unity3D, Unreal, etc.), programming (GDScript, C#, C++, etc.), procedural animation, installation, physical computing, performance, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other emerging applications and technologies. The ability to teach Animation and/or Game History and Theory courses is also desired. Previous experience teaching as instructor of record at the college/university level is preferred.Supplemental Information The School of Media Arts in the College of Arts and Media at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale offers undergraduate BA degrees in Cinema, and Radio, Television, and Digital Media, as well as a graduate MFA degree in Mass Communication and Media Arts. With areas of study including video/film, audio arts, screenwriting, animation/gaming, and more. Contact: Robert Spahr, SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.