Posting Details Position Information Position Title Instructor of New Media Work Location Springfield Campus Department Art & Design HR Home Department 020210 ART & DESIGN Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/12/2024 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Instructor NT is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities to teach full-time and to provide appropriate service. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.Description of Primary Duties Teach new media art skills to all levels of undergraduate majors using industry software, four courses per semester (4/4), within an inclusive classroom environment that engages diverse learners. Course assignments will depend on the strengths of the appointee but would include some combination of the following: creative coding, digital foundations, animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, time-based media, or physical computing.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.Additional Qualifications Master’s degree ( MFA preferred) in new media, digital arts, electronic arts or related area and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: digital foundations; creative coding; installation; interactive or immersive environments; time-based media, motion graphics and animation. Technical expertise with industry software is expected. Must demonstrate teaching ability either formally or informally.Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126851.htm Open Date 05/20/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is Monday, June 3, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.Upload: a cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications, interest in this position, and perspective on furthering the understanding of challenges faced by all populations; a current cv, including names and contact information of three academic or professional references; unofficial transcript of degree; PDF portfolio with 12–20 pieces or a website URL showing candidate’s work; PDF portfolio or a website URL showing students’ work or mentored work generated through internships and workshops (12–20 pieces), if available.EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20240050FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75042 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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Cover Letter
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Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
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