The Department of Art & Design and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invite applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in Art & Design and Computer Science. The position will start August 20, 2012.
Responsibilities
- Applicants will be expected to teach a total of three to four courses each semester (depending on enrollments) in the Department of Art & Design and the Department of Computer Science. These courses may include, but are not limited to, the following topics: Web design, HTML/CSS, computer and/or Web-based animation, and graphic design.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarly/ creative activities, supervise undergraduate student projects involving scholarly/creative activities, provide academic advising to students, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
Qualifications
- Terminal degree in Art, Design, Computer Science, or a related field (required by August 1, 2012)
- The successful applicant will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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- Web design and development
- Electronic media design
- Computer animation
- 2-D or 3-D animation programming (ActionScript, MEL, XSI scripting, etc.)
- In making the final selection from among applicants, the following may be considered assets:
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- Experience in undergraduate teaching;
- Expertise with industry-standard software for Web development, graphic design, computer modeling, and computer animation;
- Relevant industry experience;
- Experience, commitment, and/or interest in inter-disciplinary work;
- Examples of relevant scholarly/creative work;
- Interest in innovative curriculum development;
- Ability to add diversity to the UWEC campus;
- Demonstrated leadership skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Departments and Program:
The Department of Art & Design has approximately 330 majors and 17 full and part time teaching staff. Degree programs include a 36-credit BA or BS in Liberal Arts/Studio, a 75-credit comprehensive BFA in studio art and design, a comprehensive BA in Art Education, and major and minor in Art History. Studio area concentrations include ceramics, drawing/painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
The Department of Computer Science has seven full-time faculty members, and offers a comprehensive (60-credit) major in Computer Science and an emphasis (42-credit) in Software Engineering. The department also offers a minor in Web Design and Development.
The Departments of Art & Design and Computer Science, in conjunction with the Departments of Communication and Journalism and English, have developed a Multimedia Minor designed to provide students majoring in a range of fields with expertise in crafting and delivering messages in a variety of media (print, visual, audio, video, web-based). This minor combines courses in the four departments that will instruct how to communicate with various audiences through a range of media. This position is designed to provide support for this program in addition to supporting majors in the respective departments.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following:
- A letter of application
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Graduate transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the institution or unofficial transcripts sent in pdf format will be accepted)
- Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly from the recommender to the e-mail address specified.
Application materials should be submitted electronically (PDF format, separate files for each item) to:
Dr. Joline Morrison, Computer Science Department Search Committee Chair
csartsearch@uwec.edu
In addition, applicants should also submit a minimum of five examples of scholarly/creative work, either as Web page URLs (submitted to the above email address) or on CD/DVD to: CS/Art Search, c/o Michelle Cicha, Department of Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 54702.
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by January 9, 2012. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
