Posting Details
Position Information
Title | Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) and Lecturer/ Instructor (Non-Tenure Track), Narrative Design |
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Campus | Stockton |
Department | Media X |
Posting Number | F00807 |
Full or Part Time | Full Time |
Open Date | 08/24/2023 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions | The University of the Pacific invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and a three-year renewable Lecturer/Instructor (non-tenure-track) position in Narrative Design. Up to two (2) positions may be available, one (1) tenure track and one (1) non-tenure track.
The Department of Art, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) is committed to excellence in undergraduate education, offering future artists, designers, performers and media makers a rewarding program in a personal, supportive and collaborative environment. Our department is integrated within the College of the Pacific’s distinctive liberal arts program, the historical hallmark of our university. Full time tenure track faculty teach a minimum of twenty (20) units (typically 5 courses) per year, advise students, conduct research/creative activities and participate in departmental and program service. One (1) of the classes serves the university first-year program. Full time non-tenure track faculty teach a minimum of twenty-four (24) units (typically 6-7 courses depending on units) per year, advise students, participate in departmental and program service. Coursework may include foundation, intermediate and advanced courses in art and media. Relevant professional experience is a plus. The ideal candidates for the Narrative Design positions would demonstrate the ability to teach courses in some of the following areas:, interactive design, game design, filmmaking, VFX/motion graphics, or 3D animation contributing to BA in Media X major. The College of the Pacific is also conducting searches for tenure-track assistant professors in Biological Sciences; Communication; Health and Exercise Sciences; Media X (multimedia design and production); Psychology; and Sociology. We seek to bring in a strong cohort of dynamic colleagues to join our current faculty in building on our existing strengths and developing programs, curricula and learning experiences that prepare our students for success. |
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Physical Requirements | University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff. The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on department need. |
Hiring Range | $72,000 - $75,000 (TT) / $65,000 - $67,000 (NTT) per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when |
Special Instructions | We will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2023, and the posting will remain open until both vacancies have been filled. |
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Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? | Yes |
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Minimum Number of References | 2 |
Maximum Number of References | 3 |
Background Check Statement | All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. |
AA/EEO Policy Statement | University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability. |