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Assistant Professor, Digital Media Design
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Position Number: 5737957
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Digital Art

Assistant Professor, Digital Media Design

Job Summary
The Digital Media Design (B.A.) curriculum at FGCU focuses on the intersection of design and innovation. The program is housed within the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship and has an emphasis on creative technologies, design thinking, and emerging disciplines. It also offers a solid foundation in graphic design and visual communication. Students of the DMD program are well prepared to begin careers in the creative industries.

The position of Assistant Professor, Digital Media Design should have a solid background in design and be able to teach the fundamentals of design to undergraduate design students. An ideal candidate would also have a record of accomplishment in the animation or games industries, specifically in 3D animation. Key skills would focus on modeling and texturing including proficiency in character rigging and modeling for animation and games, modeling for digital sets and environments, and digital sculpting and painting.

Candidates for this position must be able to demonstrate a strength in teaching design courses both practical and theoretical. The ideal candidate is expected to continue to develop their professional practice as a designer with research, exhibitions and/or client-based creative work. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to contribute to the development of the program by offering different perspectives and unique approaches to their practice and teaching methodologies.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a regional comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, and responsive to changing professional needs be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning produce peer reviewed scholarship and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teach 9 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses or as assigned and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
Teach across a variety of design disciplines and media platforms such as:
- Principles of Design
- 3D Animation
- Digital Illustration
- Concept Art production
- Principles of animation
- 3D modelling and sculpting
- Character animation
- Rigging
- Lighting, and texturing
- Particle systems and motion graphics development
- Interface Design
- Motion capture

Hold office hours.
Attend departmental meetings.
Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
Adopt the university learning management system.
Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
Advise students and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or MFA in Digital Arts, Digital Media, Digital Design or closely related field or equivalent from a regionally accredited university institution; completed by start of appointment.
Experience with professional design/game/entertainment studios or non-profit organizations and build relationships for internships, funding and student careers.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of teaching experience at BA, BFA or MFA level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 9-month continuous multi-year appointment basis available August 2025.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Five (5) Professional References
Provide a link in a Word Document to an online portfolio of your work and examples of student work - Place in Additional Documents Section

The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by December 6, 2024 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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