Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer – Creative Technologies - Creating Pool

Job no: 520641
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer – Creative Technologies - Creating a Pool
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Creative Technologies
Campus Location: Normal, IL

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the Creative Technologies program invites a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Primary areas in need of coverage include game development, web development, virtual and augmented reality, interactive design, music production, graphic design, video production, animation, computer programming, and basic skills in the digital arts.

Applicants with expertise and experience in these subdisciplines are encouraged to apply.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life (eligibility determination)
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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$1,250 - $1,375 per month per 3 credit hour course commensurate with experience.

1. Bachelor's degree in related field.

2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

1. Master's degree in related field.

2. Expertise in any of the following fields - game development,…