Lecturer - Interactive Media

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Posting NumberF
00818PPosition Title Lecturer - Interactive Media Department Art  and Art History Location Arlington Job  Family Faculty Position  Status Full-time

RankOpen- APTWork Hours Standard Open  to External and InternalFLSAExempt Duration Funding  expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly Benefits  Eligible Yes Job  Summary The Department of Art and Art History in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Lecturer, Tenure Status:
Non-Tenured Academic Professional Track, in the area of study of Interactive Media.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newest area of study within the Art and Art History Department. The Interactive Media (IM) area of study is the newest area of study with more than 100 undergraduate students. This area plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of digital artists by fostering creativity, innovation, and the development of new approaches to art and technology.

It prepares students to explore emerging forms of digital expression and contribute to the evolving field of contemporary art. This lecturer position offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution in the classroom as students prepare to enter rapidly evolving digital art and video game design industries.

Supporting courses in our BFA Art and BA Art degree programs, this position serves a wide range of students’ needs in IM curriculum. Applicants must be qualified to teach within a variety of aspects of IM skills and should be especially comfortable instructing within the applications of 2D and 3D animation, 3D modeling, digital art, concept art, as well as 2D and 3D game design.

We seek dynamic candidates with outstanding qualifications and relevant professional experience in Interactive Media or a related field, along with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching digital art, emerging technology, or broader areas within  addition to teaching responsibilities, all Academic Professional Track faculty are expected to serve on departmental committees, and as undergraduate faculty advisors, to conduct portfolio reviews, and mentor undergraduate students in IM.

Details regarding duties, responsibilities, and qualification criteria are described below in labeled sections.

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CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Candidate must be well trained within the field of Interactive Media, with a strong understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles, concept art, 2D and 3D game design, interactive design, and broader areas of Interactive Media The candidate must be a versatile…