Athens State University
Athens, AL, USA
Open Rank Faculty, Psychology (Tenure-Track)
Closing Date:
Job Duties:
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS ) at Athens State University invites applications for Open Rank Psychology Faculty (tenure eligible). The position requires teaching effectiveness, scholarship, institutional service, professional and community service. During the 9-month contract of employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and work with students and respond to unit, departmental, college, and institutional needs.
In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Employee Handbook, and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
DUTIES : •Teaching a variety of upper-division Psychology courses in various formats including quality distance learning courses; •Working with a range of students to assist them in reaching goals and learning outcomes; •Professional development and/or scholarship appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s); •Maintaining office hours and advising students; •Serving on committees and assessment efforts as needed; •Assuming any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel.
Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : •An earned Ph.D.in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution •Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher. •The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of courses that may include Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Tests and Measurements, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Education Psychology, Psychology Law, and Forensic Psychology. QULAIFICATIONS PREFERRED : The ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready to work with student research, directed study, and related student activities. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: AS70/AO20/PR40 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-%20resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5786087
About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
Full Time
Open Rank Faculty, Psychology (Tenure-Track)
Closing Date:
Job Duties:
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS ) at Athens State University invites applications for Open Rank Psychology Faculty (tenure eligible). The position requires teaching effectiveness, scholarship, institutional service, professional and community service. During the 9-month contract of employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and work with students and respond to unit, departmental, college, and institutional needs.
In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Employee Handbook, and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
DUTIES : •Teaching a variety of upper-division Psychology courses in various formats including quality distance learning courses; •Working with a range of students to assist them in reaching goals and learning outcomes; •Professional development and/or scholarship appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s); •Maintaining office hours and advising students; •Serving on committees and assessment efforts as needed; •Assuming any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel.
Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : •An earned Ph.D.in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution •Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher. •The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of courses that may include Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Tests and Measurements, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Education Psychology, Psychology Law, and Forensic Psychology. QULAIFICATIONS PREFERRED : The ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready to work with student research, directed study, and related student activities. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: AS70/AO20/PR40 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-%20resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5786087
About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR, USA
Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Job no: 534670
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Executive/Management/Director
Department: Office of the Provost Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Salary starts at $310,000; commensurate with experience Compensation Band: OS-EXEC-Fiscal Year 2024-2025 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
November 12, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your application, please include a current curriculum vitae and cover letter, addressing how your experience has prepared you for this role.
Department Summary
The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO's overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president, the OtP is a dynamic, caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity, trust, equity, collaboration, and excellence. The OtP supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success, including hiring, retention, promotion, leadership development, and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching, research, and service, working closely with schools, colleges, and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for academic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic priorities. In service to the public mission of the UO, the OtP cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local, regional, and national levels and across the globe.
Position Summary
The Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (EVPAA) is a senior leadership position within the Office of the Provost (OtP) with primary responsibility for academic and faculty affairs. The EVPAA reports to the provost and is a member of the provost's executive leadership team and the Provost's Council. Working collaboratively with the provost, deans, and other academic and administrative leaders, the EVPAA develops, implements, and advances strategies that achieve the University's stated academic priorities: excellence in research, scholarship, creative work, and teaching; improving student access and degree completion; supporting faculty success, and providing a high-quality student experience.
Minimum Requirements
• A terminal degree, scholarly accomplishments, and strong teaching credentials that qualifies for the tenured full professor rank in a department, school, or college.
• Expertise in and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness.
• Experience as an academic administrator (e.g., dean, associate dean, department head, vice provost, assistant/associate vice provost).
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment to values-enacted leadership
• Leadership ability in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to successfully lead vice provosts and manage Office of the Provost projects.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with and expertise in working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Record of resourceful and effective approach to major tasks and ability to bring projects to timely completion.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Understanding of sponsored research.
• A commitment to effective, inclusive, and collaborative leadership.
• Understanding and experience with promotion and tenure process for different types of university faculty.
• Experience with graduate education and programs.
• Experience with and evidence of understanding of labor relations.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5753550
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Full Time
Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Job no: 534670
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Executive/Management/Director
Department: Office of the Provost Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: Salary starts at $310,000; commensurate with experience Compensation Band: OS-EXEC-Fiscal Year 2024-2025 FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
November 12, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
With your application, please include a current curriculum vitae and cover letter, addressing how your experience has prepared you for this role.
Department Summary
The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO's overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president, the OtP is a dynamic, caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity, trust, equity, collaboration, and excellence. The OtP supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success, including hiring, retention, promotion, leadership development, and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching, research, and service, working closely with schools, colleges, and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for academic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic priorities. In service to the public mission of the UO, the OtP cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local, regional, and national levels and across the globe.
Position Summary
The Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (EVPAA) is a senior leadership position within the Office of the Provost (OtP) with primary responsibility for academic and faculty affairs. The EVPAA reports to the provost and is a member of the provost's executive leadership team and the Provost's Council. Working collaboratively with the provost, deans, and other academic and administrative leaders, the EVPAA develops, implements, and advances strategies that achieve the University's stated academic priorities: excellence in research, scholarship, creative work, and teaching; improving student access and degree completion; supporting faculty success, and providing a high-quality student experience.
Minimum Requirements
• A terminal degree, scholarly accomplishments, and strong teaching credentials that qualifies for the tenured full professor rank in a department, school, or college.
• Expertise in and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness.
• Experience as an academic administrator (e.g., dean, associate dean, department head, vice provost, assistant/associate vice provost).
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment to values-enacted leadership
• Leadership ability in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to successfully lead vice provosts and manage Office of the Provost projects.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with and expertise in working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• Record of resourceful and effective approach to major tasks and ability to bring projects to timely completion.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Understanding of sponsored research.
• A commitment to effective, inclusive, and collaborative leadership.
• Understanding and experience with promotion and tenure process for different types of university faculty.
• Experience with graduate education and programs.
• Experience with and evidence of understanding of labor relations.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5753550
jeid-3de438e0c8bda34da397ae2942339c23
Athens State University
Athens, AL, USA
Open Rank, Art and Design - Multimedia (Tenure-Track)
Closing Date:
Job Duties:
In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by Athens State University, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, duties will include:
• Developing and teaching undergraduate, upper-level courses and Graduate courses in Multimedia Design, AV/VR modules/Collaborative Multimedia, Interface Design, Digital Animation, Virtual Environments, Information Design, Digital Animation, History of Multimedia, Art Entrepreneurship, Art Internship and Individual Art Studio. • Working with Art students to assist them in reaching program goals and learning outcomes • Work with the main feeder schools as a liaison between programs for students and faculty • Engaging in professional development, scholarship, and creative work appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary fields. • Holding office hours and advising students. • Participating in service, including department and university committees and activities. • Working with business/industry/community partners in the region to develop programs and learning opportunities that respond to regional needs • Contributing to the University’s mission, and • Assuming other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the College and the Provost. • Handle management and oversight of analog and digital facilities used by the Media and Design areas. This includes providing clear, consistent and transparent communication between all faculty teaching in these spaces, maintaining updated inventory systems, overseeing equipment & equipment management systems, recruiting, managing and training student monitors, implementing and overseeing health and safety protocols, and more. • The ideal candidate will have expertise in contemporary art discourse and theory, and familiarity with the histories and current practice of the broader field of new media art. Those may include, but are not limited to: sound, video, animation, VR, AI, coding, interactive media, web and computer-based work, or digital fabrication
Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
• MFA or terminal degree in Digital Arts, Animation, Multimedia Design or a related discipline (e.g. Motion Design, Game Design, Illustration, New Media) • Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice regarding curricula development, inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies or working with a diverse faculty and staff, along with evidence of working collectively to cultivate a culture that encourages success and enables all members of a college community to thrive. • Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level • Proficient in more than one; After Effects, Unity, Unreal Engine, photogrammetry software, and Cinema 4D, Maya and Blender
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED :
• Experience and interest in broad array of genres, web design, game design, and multimedia production • Professional understanding of art theory, art history and art criticism • An active professional creative practice that may include a record of projects, exhibitions, and presentations • The ability to address work across disciplines, as our students often push disciplinary boundaries. • Graduate teaching experience • Aptitude in other multimedia software like ZBrush, Mudbox, Cinema 4d, Redshift, After Effects, Substance 3D Painter, 3ds Max, Houdini, Nuke, Unity, Unreal, and Godot game engines • Proficient in story and character development, storyboarding • Some understanding of game development • Interest in working with the Computer Science program and helping establish the Athens State Immersive Media Labs. The Immersive Technology Labs are designed to be a state-of-the-art, dedicated space in which students can learn and engage in extended reality including augmented and virtual reality spaces. Courses utilizing and designing extended reality experiences for students will be explored in these labs. Immersive Technology courses will offer students the opportunity to develop new extended reality technology and programming and explore the virtual and augmented reality environments.
Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: AS20/AO40/PR30 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-%20resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5745406
About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
Full Time
Open Rank, Art and Design - Multimedia (Tenure-Track)
Closing Date:
Job Duties:
In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by Athens State University, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, duties will include:
• Developing and teaching undergraduate, upper-level courses and Graduate courses in Multimedia Design, AV/VR modules/Collaborative Multimedia, Interface Design, Digital Animation, Virtual Environments, Information Design, Digital Animation, History of Multimedia, Art Entrepreneurship, Art Internship and Individual Art Studio. • Working with Art students to assist them in reaching program goals and learning outcomes • Work with the main feeder schools as a liaison between programs for students and faculty • Engaging in professional development, scholarship, and creative work appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary fields. • Holding office hours and advising students. • Participating in service, including department and university committees and activities. • Working with business/industry/community partners in the region to develop programs and learning opportunities that respond to regional needs • Contributing to the University’s mission, and • Assuming other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the College and the Provost. • Handle management and oversight of analog and digital facilities used by the Media and Design areas. This includes providing clear, consistent and transparent communication between all faculty teaching in these spaces, maintaining updated inventory systems, overseeing equipment & equipment management systems, recruiting, managing and training student monitors, implementing and overseeing health and safety protocols, and more. • The ideal candidate will have expertise in contemporary art discourse and theory, and familiarity with the histories and current practice of the broader field of new media art. Those may include, but are not limited to: sound, video, animation, VR, AI, coding, interactive media, web and computer-based work, or digital fabrication
Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
• MFA or terminal degree in Digital Arts, Animation, Multimedia Design or a related discipline (e.g. Motion Design, Game Design, Illustration, New Media) • Evidence of equitable considerations, awareness, and practice regarding curricula development, inclusive practices in educating diverse student bodies or working with a diverse faculty and staff, along with evidence of working collectively to cultivate a culture that encourages success and enables all members of a college community to thrive. • Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level • Proficient in more than one; After Effects, Unity, Unreal Engine, photogrammetry software, and Cinema 4D, Maya and Blender
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED :
• Experience and interest in broad array of genres, web design, game design, and multimedia production • Professional understanding of art theory, art history and art criticism • An active professional creative practice that may include a record of projects, exhibitions, and presentations • The ability to address work across disciplines, as our students often push disciplinary boundaries. • Graduate teaching experience • Aptitude in other multimedia software like ZBrush, Mudbox, Cinema 4d, Redshift, After Effects, Substance 3D Painter, 3ds Max, Houdini, Nuke, Unity, Unreal, and Godot game engines • Proficient in story and character development, storyboarding • Some understanding of game development • Interest in working with the Computer Science program and helping establish the Athens State Immersive Media Labs. The Immersive Technology Labs are designed to be a state-of-the-art, dedicated space in which students can learn and engage in extended reality including augmented and virtual reality spaces. Courses utilizing and designing extended reality experiences for students will be explored in these labs. Immersive Technology courses will offer students the opportunity to develop new extended reality technology and programming and explore the virtual and augmented reality environments.
Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: AS20/AO40/PR30 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-%20resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5745406
About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
