Teaching Assistant Professor - Animation/Interactive Design

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Feb 09, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Teaching Assistant Professor - Animation/Interactive Design
Position Number	600207
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH School of Art
Department Homepage	https://art.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	ART, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Teaching Assistant Professor
Working Title	Teaching Assistant Professor - Animation/Interactive Design
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	The School of Art and Design provides a multidisciplinary approach to art and design that offers opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical thinking abilities by thinking through making. The school currently enrolls more than 500 students in twelve areas across three degrees. The School of Art and Design is the largest BFA art program in the University of North Carolina system and has been continuously accredited by NASAD since 1962. The school has 35 full-time faculty and is located in the Jenkins Fine Arts Center, a 142,000 square-foot facility with specialized equipment, tools, and technology for the School of Art and Design's 14 disciplines-animation/ interactive design, art education, art history, ceramics, film and video production, glass, graphic design, illustration, metal design, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile design. From computer labs, digital looms, CNC router, and laser cutters to a woodshop, foundry, letterpress shop, black and white darkroom, and beyond, the school's facilities are comprehensive and available to faculty and students who think, make, and work across the school's disciplines. East Carolina University has a long record of contributions to our community since its founding in 1907. Within the University of North Carolina system, ECU is the third largest of the state's 16 degree-granting public institutions. Based on the quality of its academic programs, ECU has been named one of the best colleges in the Southeast region by the Princeton Review. ECU is committed to maximizing student success, serving the public, and leading regional transformation in the East. The University is in Greenville, North Carolina, on the Tar River, a community of over 90,000 and ranked 12th best college town by the Wall Street Journal. A former tobacco town, Greenville has developed as a cultural center in eastern North Carolina. In addition to extensive arts offerings by the School of Theater and Dance, School of Music, and School of Art and Design and its Gray Gallery, the city boasts the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge and Greenville Museum of Art and numerous community schools of music, dance, and more. Outdoor amenities include access to the Tar River for boating and kayaking, the expansive River Park North, a greenway system, a superb little league stadium and programs, and BMX/skateboarding parks. ECU is located adjacent to the city's historic downtown. Restaurants, coffee shops, brewpubs, retail businesses, and art galleries comprise this thriving district, which regularly hosts community events such as Freeboot Fridays before home football games and First Friday Art Walks.
Job Duties	The School of Art and Design at East Carolina University seeks nine-month, fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor in the area of Animation/Interactive Design. The Animation/Interactive Design program, a concentration within the BFA in Art, prepares students for a variety of professional outcomes ranging from interactive design, animation, to character and game design. The curriculum addresses the importance of technical skills gained through rigorous ideation and critique; supporting student development of skills, knowledge, and personal direction necessary for professional artists. The position is defined broadly within the Animation/Interactive Design area and will teach 4 three-credit courses per semester including first year and Shared Experience courses. This position engages in opportunities for curricular and course development that reflect their expertise and professional experience; and participate in service to the School, College, University and community; and other activities as appropriate. This position will also participate in departmental activities including: Engaging with other faculty regularly, attending faculty meetings, and collaborating with area faculty on curriculum development and service to the school and profession. Mentoring undergraduate students. Participating in community engagement to enhance the Animation/Interactive Design program, raising awareness of Animation/Interactive Design program to the Greenville and North Carolina community. Assisting with recruitment and ECU Animation/Interactive Design visibility. Additional responsibilities as needed. Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Minimum Qualification (candidates must have): Terminal degree (MFA or equivalent) in animation, game design, interactive design, or related field (for animation/interactive design). Ability to teach Animation/Interactive Design courses at the undergraduate level. Ability to contribute to curriculum development. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Preferred candidates may have one or more of the following: Experience teaching undergraduate animation/interactive design courses. Demonstrated contributions to the Animation/Interactive Design discipline and/or community.
Special Instructions to Applicant	To apply, candidates must submit the following materials: Cover letter addressing position description and teaching philosophy Curriculum Vitae List of at least three professional references including affiliation, email address, and phone number (letters of recommendation will be required at a later date). A link to your personal website that includes: 20 images of personal work and 20 images of student work (if available). Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	10/29/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	11/13/2024
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81251
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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