Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 998407 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Post-MFA Fellowship in Interactive Media |
| Position Type | Non-Tenure Stream |
| Position Eclass | FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The School of Art is part of the College of Visual & Performing Arts, a community of artists and scholars with almost 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students. It is the largest visual and performing arts unit in the University of North Carolina system and is recognized for its comprehensive array of graduate programs and the success of its alumni. The School of Art enrolls a vibrant and racially diverse student population of over 500 majors who pursue degrees in Art Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Animation, New Media and Design, Painting, Printmaking and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Ceramics. We seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position, one in keeping with the University’s own diverse student body. UNCG is a vibrant, minority-serving institution (MSI) with an undergraduate population of 49% ethnic minority students and 67% female identifying students. It is also Federally recognized as a Title III institution, with 51% of its undergraduates eligible for PELL grants. More than 30% of the University’s students are the first in their families to attend college. In addition, UNCG is ranked in the state’s top 3 system schools for Hispanic/Latino enrollment. Fifty percent of UNCG’s student population is also transfer students from regional community colleges. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 18,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, representing 90+ nationalities, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. And, as an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer, we have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity on our campus and in our School. |
| Position Summary | The School of Art at UNC Greensboro welcomes applications for a full-time, two-year Post-MFA Fellowship in Interactive Media beginning Fall 2024. We seek to diversify our faculty by inviting applications from committed teachers who are actively engaged in advancing equity and inclusion in their classrooms. With this position, the School of Art seeks to expand a diverse and competitive emerging Animation program at the undergraduate level that is artistically rigorous, promotes next generation storytellers, and prepares students for professional success. Within the School of Art the successful candidate will 1) contribute to curricular development in collaboration with School of Art colleagues, 2) actively mentor students in the Animation program, 3) teach in-person courses in interactive media, and related areas such as 3D modeling and game design, and 4) have a prior knowledge of Unreal Engine. The selected candidate will be expected to integrate Unreal Engine into at least their teaching, thus enriching UNCG’s engagement with both academia and industry. An ideal candidate will have teaching experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications | • Master’s degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field; OR an equivalent record of professional experience in the field and at least one notable professional achievement (Licenses and certifications, documented excellence in teaching, honors or awards, publications, presented papers, juried art activities/screenings, significant successful grants, etc.) • Evidence of teaching experience (courses, workshops, preferred; however, candidates with comparable, transferable skills and a dedicated interest in developing and establishing themselves as teachers are also encouraged to apply •Experience working with Unreal Engine |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Tenure Status | Not on Track |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply for the position, electronically submit the following as Word or PDF at: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/search
For questions related to the position contact Daniel Hale, Search Committee Chair, [email protected]. |
| Recruitment Range | $40,000 plus benefits |
| Org #-Department | School of Art - 12203 |
| Job Open Date | 05/23/2024 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 06/13/2024 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Permanent |
| Time Limited Duration | |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
| FLSA |