[Commlist] Job announcement UCLA Games/VR/Animation

The department of Design Media Arts at UCLA just announced this position 
for a tenured/tenure-track professor to work across the domains of 
games, animation and VR/AR. Although there is a definite preference for 
hands-on creative practice, candidates with a hybrid orientation toward 
theory/practice and research will be strongly considered.
-Steve Anderson
 UCLA Design Media Arts + Film, TV & Digital Media
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UCLA Design Media Arts is hiring a tenure-track (Asst/Assoc) professor 
in the area of Games and VR/AR/XR/Animation

The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) within the UCLA School of Arts 
and Architecture invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or 
tenured Associate Professor position in the area of Games and 
VR/AR/XR/Animation. We are especially interested in candidates whose 
work is socially, critically, or theoretically motivated. Ideal 
candidates should have an approach that is both conceptually and 
formally strong, and engaged with experimentation and use of current 
tools, technologies and processes.
 We are seeking applicants who would contribute to the diversity of the 
department, enhancing its offerings not only with superior technical and 
artistic skills, but also with cross-cultural perspectives. The 
candidate would contribute to further developing the UCLA Game Lab, a 
creative research lab situated between the School of Arts and 
Architecture and the School of Theater, Film and Television; and work to 
advance the Lab’s mission to merge artistic and design practice, social 
responsibility, and cultural inquiry with gaming and related fields, 
such as live performance based games, virtual reality, digital puppetry, 
mixed reality installation, location based augmented reality, autonomous 
or networked virtual environments, motion capture and photogrammetry. 
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or Phd in an appropriate field 
and a strong record of professional achievement; evidence of teaching is 
recommended.

The responsibilities of the position involve teaching three studio 
courses at the undergraduate level and leading two graduate level 
seminars, and developing independent research and creative activity 
appropriate for advancement within the University of California.

We seek candidates whose experience in teaching, research, professional 
activity, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our 
commitment to diversity and excellence. Candidates must have an advanced 
degree in an appropriate field, a strong record of professional 
achievement, and evidence of teaching, preferably at both the 
undergraduate and graduate level. Service within the department and 
university are expected as part of this position.

Design Media Arts (DMA) is a multidisciplinary department dedicated to 
design and media art. Led by an internationally renowned faculty, DMA 
fosters creative exploration and innovative research at both the 
undergraduate and graduate levels. Embracing strategies ranging from 
media arts production to interactive motion graphics, print to video to 
game design to generative software, public arts practices to media 
archeology to digital humanities, the curriculum is technologically 
innovative and intellectually rigorous.

APPLICATION:
Applications must include the following:

• One page cover letter with a description of creative research and 
teaching experience.
• Personal statement that discusses the applicant’s artistic and 
educational philosophy and approach to teaching.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness. As applicable, please include 
evaluations, syllabi, and examples of student work.
• A statement with a description of past or potential contributors to 
diversity. Contributions to diversity might include teaching, mentoring, 
research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse 
scholarship environment and/or increasing access or participation of 
individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
• A portfolio that is specifically curated for the search committee, 
prioritized with your most accomplished work, and includes, as 
appropriate, documentation of your artwork, your own writings or 
statements, and notable reviews or articles discussing your work. This 
can be an online link to a website or a PDF format file. • Names and 
contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone number) 
of three professional references. (Letters of recommendation are not 
requested at this time.)

The School of the Arts and Architecture is committed to building a more 
diverse faculty, staff, and student body in response to the changing 
population and educational needs of the City of Los Angeles, State of 
California, and the nation. The Department of Art values intellectual, 
cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality 
and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful 
application. Applicants who would make meaningful and unique 
contributions to the intellectual and social interchanges within the 
profession are especially encouraged to apply.

More details on this job call here:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF04623
Design Media Arts:
http://dma.ucla.edu/

UCLA Game Lab:
http://games.ucla.edu
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