Assistant Professor, Emerging Media and Design, Southeast Missouri State U

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
Emerging Media and Design
Department of Art and Design
Holland College of Arts and Media

Primary Responsibilities

Pioneering faculty to re-imagine art and design practices across a range of media including but not limited to: performance art, immersive and interactive media art, video arts, virtual and mixed reality art, gaming, sound, photography, digital arts, data + art, app development/design, web design, spatial, and/or experience design
Create an environment that fosters innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial thinking
Emphasize design, creativity and collaboration within the Department of Art and Design as well as other departments in the Holland College of Arts and Media and the university
Seek and manage a cross-disciplinary environment
Present advanced contemporary trends in all aspects of art and design
Teach courses at all levels of the undergraduate Art and Design curriculum
Foster student learning and implementation of tools, theories, and applications within art and design disciplines
Implement interdisciplinary approaches to art and design
Work with the University’s Catapult Creative House to develop strong backgrounds in arts entrepreneurship

Required Qualifications:

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) by August 2020 (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally/accredited/government certified university.)
Professional experience in design industry and studio art
Commitment to teaching excellence in a collaborative and creative atmosphere
Knowledge of design and art practices and recent developments in technology
Accomplished art skills in traditional and progressive media
Skills in graphic design and/or emerging technologies (which could include studio art, digital animation, app development/design, web design, video editing, sound design, and video/sound editing and/or gaming, digital foundations)
Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline:
Application Deadline: This position is available August 1, 2020 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be complete and received by January 6, 2020.

To Apply: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page.

Letter of interest addressing position requirements
Current vitae showing artistic and professional work experience
Statement of teaching philosophy
Personal artist statement
10 samples of personal work (PDF file that includes title, medium, dimensions, year for each image, and links if applicable)
Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required for employment)
Names and contact information of three professional references, including phone and email