Instructional Assistant Professor Position in Interactive Design
- Employer
- Texas A&M University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- May 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Art History, Design & Graphic Arts, Communications, Digital Media, Film & Video, Humanities, Other Humanities, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Visualization in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor whose teaching, creative work, and research demonstrate a deep understanding of interaction design, multimedia design, and emerging technologies. This is a nine-month, full-time, academic appointment that begins in August 2022.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Visualization. A terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in interaction design, multimedia design, digital media design, or a related area is preferred along with relevant academic and professional experience. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: interaction design, UX/UI, augmented and virtual reality, multimedia design, web design, mobile app design, and other digital media. They should also have the ability to teach design studio courses.
In rare circumstances, candidates with an extraordinary record of accomplishment without a terminal degree will be considered. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://viz.arch.tamu.edu).
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, creative works portfolio, teaching statement/portfolio, and a list of three references (including postal address, phone number, and email address). Applications must be submitted through the Interfolio portal: apply.interfolio.com/104904
Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. For additional information, please contact the search committee chair Professor Anatol Bologan at abologan@tamu.edu. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
About the Department:
The Department of Visualization encompasses the technology, art,
and science of
visual communication. The department encourages and maintains a
vigorous
an interdisciplinary blend of the visual arts and the related
visual and imaging sciences and technology. Academic programs
include the B.S., M.S., and MFA in Visualization, with
approximately 400 students. Our mission is the development and
implementation of emerging methods for enhancing understanding and
gaining insight through visual means in teaching, research, and
creative work that impacts future directions of the field. The
reputation of our graduates as skilled, creative visual problem
solvers has led to strong ties to the animation, visual effects,
and game industries. Faculty members are recognized for their
scholarly contributions ranging from art installations to
fundamental research in a wide range of computer
visualization-related areas. Information about the Department of
Visualization is available at arch.tamu.edu/viz. The department and
the university are committed to a culturally diverse educational
environment.
The Department of Visualization offers a unique collegial
environment with a faculty composed of historians, traditional and
new media artists, designers, and computer scientists.
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