[ecrea] Assistant/Associate Professor of Visualization at Oregon State University

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 16 September 2016

APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE, 9-month, tenure track

POSITION:  The School of Arts and Communication (SAC) invites 
applications for
an Assistant/Associate Professor of Visualization in the New Media 
Communications
(NMC) program.  NMC is seeking a candidate capable of developing an
undergraduate concentration in Visualization. Responsibilities include 
the design
and teaching of new classes in visualization as well as broader programmatic
development. The candidate is also expected to continue their research 
and/or
creative activities within Visualization. Areas of interest within 
Visualization include
scientific or data visualization, new visualization technologies or 
approaches, and
interactive media.

The position is a 1.0 FTE, 9-month appointment.  Salary and benefits are
competitive. The tenure line will be in the School of Arts and 
Communication with a
home in New Media Communications.

New Media Communications focuses on historical patterns and current 
trends and
future developments in media, the fundamentals of content creation, 
technological
skills, knowledge of media and society, and media business acumen to produce
tomorrow's media leaders. The NMC program offers BS, BA, and BFA degrees in
Digital Communication Arts.  All students explore media technology, 
media law and
policy, and the social impact of media. Students commonly take courses 
from other
units of the School, particularly Speech Communication and Art.  NMC also
provides students a foundation in production practices for good 
storytelling in an
age of changing digital technologies.

The School of Arts and Communication includes programs in Art, Music, 
New Media
Communications, Speech Communication, and Theatre.  SAC is one of six 
schools
in OSUs College of Liberal Arts.  Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the 
states Land
Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have 
Sea Grant,
Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only 
university
in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for 
research
institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.

LOCATION: This job is based on-campus at Oregon State University, in 
Corvallis,
Oregon.

40% TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPECTATIONS:  The typical teaching load
across three academic quarters is six courses, including introductory as 
well as
upper division classes that contribute to the Digital Communication Arts 
major.
Specifically, this faculty member will be responsible for creating and 
teaching
courses in the theory and practice of visualization. The types of 
courses developed
should provide demonstrable impact for people in the state of Oregon and 
beyond.
The teaching of contemporary visualization technology and techniques 
will focus on
the explication/illustration/narrative of data related to social, economic,
environmental, or other research issues.

Teaching in the SAC requires educating and mentoring a diverse group of 
learners,
which includes creating high-impact opportunities such as:

Sponsoring student research or internships
Developing study abroad opportunities, service learning courses, and/or 
using
innovative pedagogies such as hybrid or online learning.
Developing collaborative teaching opportunities with other disciplines.

Teaching in the SAC also requires mentoring undergraduate students as
appropriate in their scholastic academic, research and professional 
development to
support student success.  Priority will be given to working with 
undergraduate
Digital Communication Arts majors and connecting with majors in other SAC
programs.

40% RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP EXPECTATIONS: The faculty member is expected
to maintain interdisciplinary scholarly and/or creative activities in 
the area of
expertise.  This work may be generated both collaboratively and 
independently,
should be validated by peer-review, and must be communicated in appropriate
ways valuable to the school and discipline, such as:

Journal articles, book chapters, and/or books recognized as relevant to
visualization research
Professional/public presentations
Presentations at regional/national/ international conferences
Creative work/juried film festival showings/art exhibitions/installations

Scholarship and research of the successful candidate will strengthen 
connections to
other academic units through support of interdisciplinary collaboration 
among SAC
programs (art, music, speech communication, new media communication,
theatre), across CLA, and with other colleges conducting applicable 
research at
OSU.

20% SERVICE EXPECTATIONS: Develop and implement an undergraduate
curriculum in Visualization in conjunction with faculty in New Media
Communications. School, college, and university service expectations include
serving on program, school or college committees as appropriate, and 
participation
in professional academic organizations outside the University, including
professional and community-based groups that advance OSUs goals of student
success and diversity.

Over time, it is reasonable to expect an evolution of specific duties 
within the
categories described above. As such, other specific duties, as assigned 
and agreed,
will amend this position description.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

PhD or MFA (or other terminal degree) in visualization, information 
science, digital
design, digital media, communication studies, media studies, cinema, 
computer
science, interactive design, 2D and/or 3D animation, gamification, 
virtual reality,
augmented reality, digital humanities, or other related field by 
September 16,
2016.
Demonstrated experience in the digital visualization of space, form, 
information,
and/or data.
Record of scholarly publications, presentations, creative exhibitions, or
demonstrated scholarly work commensurate with expectations for an 
assistant or
associate professor at Oregon State University.
Demonstrated commitment to engaging, educating, and mentoring a diverse 
group
of learners.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

External validation of research excellence among peers.
Dedication to the establishment of a community of scholar/teachers.
Prior supervision of undergraduate/graduate student research.
Experience in an academic appointment or working in a related 
professional field.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Letter of application that clearly indicates the applicant's interest in and
qualifications for the position (Upload as Cover Letter).
Current, comprehensive vita including the names, e-mail addressees, and 
phone
numbers of three (3) references. (Upload as Resume/Vita)
Professional statement that includes teaching philosophy and commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Upload as Other Document).
Digital portfolio and/or links to online creative work and/or scholarly 
writing
sample (e.g., published essay, conference paper). (Upload as Writing Sample)
Graduate transcripts (5MB or less).


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening begins January 31, 2016, and continues until
a qualified candidate is hired.

Please direct any questions to Daniel Faltesek, assistant professor of 
social media,
in the New Media area of the School of Arts and Communication.
(daniel.faltesek /at/ oregonstate.edu)

Apply online at 
http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65351

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