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Open Rank, Art and Design - Multimedia (Tenure-Track)
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Position Number: 5745404
Location: Athens, AL
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Digital Art

Open Rank, Art and Design - Multimedia (Tenure-Track) Closing Date:

Job Duties:

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by Athens State University, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, duties will include:

Developing and teaching undergraduate, upper-level courses and Graduate courses in Multimedia Design, AV/VR modules/Collaborative Multimedia, Interface Design, Digital Animation, Virtual Environments, Information Design, Digital Animation, History of Multimedia, Art Entrepreneurship, Art Internship and Individual Art Studio.
Working with Art students to assist them in reaching program goals and learning outcomes
Work with the main feeder schools as a liaison between programs for students and faculty
Engaging in professional development, scholarship, and creative work appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary fields.
Holding office hours and advising students.
Participating in service, including department and university committees and activities.
Working with business/industry/community partners in the region to develop programs and learning opportunities that respond to regional needs
Contributing to the Universitys mission, and
Assuming other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the College and the Provost.
Handle management and oversight of analog and digital facilities used by the Media and Design areas. This includes providing clear, consistent and transparent communication between all faculty teaching in these spaces, maintaining updated inventory systems, overseeing equipment & equipment management systems, recruiting, managing and training student monitors, implementing and overseeing health and safety protocols, and more.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in contemporary art discourse and theory, and familiarity with the histories and current practice of the broader field of new media art. Those may include, but are not limited to: sound, video, animation, VR, AI, coding, interactive media, web and computer-based work, or digital fabrication

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

MFA or terminal degree in Digital Arts, Animation, Multimedia Design or a related discipline (e.g. Motion Design, Game Design, Illustration, New Media)
Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice regarding curricula development, inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies or working with a diverse faculty and staff, along with evidence of working collectively to cultivate a culture that encourages success and enables all members of a college community to thrive.
Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level
Proficient in more than one; After Effects, Unity, Unreal Engine, photogrammetry software, and Cinema 4D, Maya and Blender

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

Experience and interest in broad array of genres, web design, game design, and multimedia production
Professional understanding of art theory, art history and art criticism
An active professional creative practice that may include a record of projects, exhibitions, and presentations
The ability to address work across disciplines, as our students often push disciplinary boundaries.
Graduate teaching experience
Aptitude in other multimedia software like ZBrush, Mudbox, Cinema 4d, Redshift, After Effects, Substance 3D Painter, 3ds Max, Houdini, Nuke, Unity, Unreal, and Godot game engines
Proficient in story and character development, storyboarding
Some understanding of game development
Interest in working with the Computer Science program and helping establish the Athens State Immersive Media Labs. The Immersive Technology Labs are designed to be a state-of-the-art, dedicated space in which students can learn and engage in extended reality including augmented and virtual reality spaces. Courses utilizing and designing extended reality experiences for students will be explored in these labs. Immersive Technology courses will offer students the opportunity to develop new extended reality technology and programming and explore the virtual and augmented reality environments.

Salary Schedule:

Salary Band: AS20/AO40/PR30

To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Societys "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.