[ecrea] tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts and Animation

The SIU Department of Radio, Television, and Digital Media (http://rtd.siu.edu) is seeking an outstanding teacher and creative scholar to join its multidisciplinary faculty, as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts and Animation.  MFA or PhD required at the time of the appointment, with a proven digital media arts and animation creative work and exhibition/research record.  Expertise preferred in contemporary animation principles and practice, interactivity, and compositing, together with the capacity to teach 2D and 3D animation, game asset development and design, visual effects, and other digital media arts and animation courses effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Previous experience teaching at the college/university level is preferred.  Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enliven an
d make more inclusive the mission of the University.

Teach courses in 2D and 3D animation, game asset development and design, visual effects, and others as necessary.  S/he will have the opportunity to develop new courses and curricula at both undergraduate and graduate level for the growing specialization of Digital Media Arts and Animation, and the Game Development&  Design minor.    Actively engage in research/creative activity.  Serve on Masters, Master of Fine Arts and/or PhD committees.  Participate in professional associations and serve on Department, College, and University committees.

Deadline to apply is March 3, 2014 or until filled.  Position begins August 16, 2014. Send letter of application, teaching philosophy, a statement on creative practice, a curriculum vitae, current contact information for three references, and a video reel (DVD, drive or website) to:


DMAA Search Committee Chair
Department of Radio, Television, and Digital Media
1100 Lincoln Drive
SIU Carbondale – Mail Code 6609
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-536-7555

For inquiries email Cynthia Heisner (atheisner /at/ siu.edu)

SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.




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