One Year Visiting Faculty Position in Design and Fabrication The Department
of Art at the Florida State University invites applications for a visiting
non-tenure track faculty position in digital media for the 2011-12 academic
year. Position will be available in August 2011. One year (nine-month)
contract responsibilities include a teaching load of three studio courses
each in the fall and spring terms and regular studio visits with the MFA
students. An MFA in Studio Art or Design or related field with strong
digital media skills. 3D prototyping and modeling and computer programming
are preferred. Foundations, 3D or Digital Media teaching experience a plus.
Applicants must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching,
excellent communication skills, and the aptitude to contribute to a
collaborative working environment. Interest or experience in
interdisciplinary teaching and/or creative activity a definite plus.
Required skills/knowledge: digital imaging vector graphics web design
video editing contemporary media art contemporary media theory Preferred
skills/knowledge: computer programming knowledge of digital fabrication
methods knowledge of 3d modeling for material fabrication Screening of
applications will begin May 16, 2011 and continue until the position is
filled. Please send inquiries and/or application materials to the
Department of Art Chair, Carolyn Henne, at chenne@fsu.edu. Application
materials should include: Letter of application addressing qualifications,
curriculum vitae, 10-20 samples of creative work, 10-20 samples of student
work (if available).
The Department of Art at FSU is a research driven community of students and
faculty dedicated to the dynamic interrelationship of ideas, processes and
practices. By crossing geographical and disciplinary boundaries, we both
discover and create new opportunities for practicing art and design. We
cultivate critical, creative and compassionate thinking in an evolving
global environment, developing and pursuing innovation while valuing our
traditions. We foster a vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers,
responsible both to themselves and to the needs of the larger communities to
which they are connected. We celebrate the unique role that art and design
play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and
share the knowledge gained through our creative research. art.fsu.edu
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