Assistant Professor in Department of Communication & Media, Tenure Track
- Employer
- Elmhurst University
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 6, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Design & Graphic Arts, Other Arts, Communications, Digital Media, Media Studies, Speech & Rhetoric
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary
: Elmhurst University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication & Media, specifically with a background in game and animation design. Interest and experience developing curricula and working in interdisciplinary programs, as well as teaching across departments, is a plus. Main teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Art Softwares, Principles of Animation, Game and Animation Concept Art, Computer Game Design, 3D Modeling, Three Dimensional Computer Game Design, Digital Media Capstone, as well as upper division electives within the field. Evidence of outstanding teaching or teaching potential is essential. The teaching load is six courses per year. Candidates should have a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environments for a diverse student body. A terminal degree required by September 1, 2023.
Essential Functions
Teach 6 classes a year in the areas of game and animation, participate in academic service to the program and department, advise the game and animation students within the digital media program, and continue own research and scholarship.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Be an active member of the EU community, participating in school and university wide committees, mentoring students within the game and animation area of the digital media program, and helping work on curricular changes related to the game and animation portions of the programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal Degree in Related Field
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal Degree in Related Field
Teaching Experience
Active in Animation / Game World
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object. Occasional evening and weekend obligations.
Work Hours
The teaching load is six courses per year.
Posting Date
12/06/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University ’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested persons may apply online by visiting our website at elmhurst.simplehire.com. Please submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial graduate transcript (official transcripts will be requested prior to appointment), teaching philosophy, research statement, diversity statement, and three references with contact information. Additional information about Elmhurst University may be accessed on our website: http://www.elmhurst.edu/hr/.
Direct Link to this Posting
https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/1972
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
Accept References
Yes
Minimum Requests
3
Maximum Requests
3
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
: Elmhurst University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication & Media, specifically with a background in game and animation design. Interest and experience developing curricula and working in interdisciplinary programs, as well as teaching across departments, is a plus. Main teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Art Softwares, Principles of Animation, Game and Animation Concept Art, Computer Game Design, 3D Modeling, Three Dimensional Computer Game Design, Digital Media Capstone, as well as upper division electives within the field. Evidence of outstanding teaching or teaching potential is essential. The teaching load is six courses per year. Candidates should have a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environments for a diverse student body. A terminal degree required by September 1, 2023.
Essential Functions
Teach 6 classes a year in the areas of game and animation, participate in academic service to the program and department, advise the game and animation students within the digital media program, and continue own research and scholarship.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Be an active member of the EU community, participating in school and university wide committees, mentoring students within the game and animation area of the digital media program, and helping work on curricular changes related to the game and animation portions of the programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal Degree in Related Field
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal Degree in Related Field
Teaching Experience
Active in Animation / Game World
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object. Occasional evening and weekend obligations.
Work Hours
The teaching load is six courses per year.
Posting Date
12/06/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University ’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested persons may apply online by visiting our website at elmhurst.simplehire.com. Please submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial graduate transcript (official transcripts will be requested prior to appointment), teaching philosophy, research statement, diversity statement, and three references with contact information. Additional information about Elmhurst University may be accessed on our website: http://www.elmhurst.edu/hr/.
Direct Link to this Posting
https://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/1972
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
Accept References
Yes
Minimum Requests
3
Maximum Requests
3
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
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