[Commlist] assistant professor tenure track job

 The position requires an MFA or PhD in film, media or closely related 
field by the start date of employment, plus
research expertise in 2D animation, and either the potential for or a 
demonstrated record of excellence in
teaching. We welcome applications from individuals who are interested in 
moving from industry to academia.
The successful candidate will have a research profile in media 
production with a focus on 2D animation and
demonstrate the potential for ongoing contributions to the field as an 
artist-researcher. We are especially
interested in candidates who use a wide range of 2D animation concepts 
and techniques in their work to
produce novel and exciting contributions to industry and/or arts and 
culture. While the research profile must
align with the Media Arts program’s existing focus on the media 
industries (video game production, 3D
animation, film production, and manga), it may also expand upon it 
through interdisciplinary research with other
fields. For example, the research profile could interface with 
storytelling-based animation production for
entertainment or could extend to other industries such as engineering 
and biomedical fields (i.e., simulations,
visualization, and generative AI).

The faculty member will teach 4 courses per year (2 per semester) and 
develop new courses in 2D animation
that create synergy with existing courses in 3D animation, game design, 
new media, and manga. The position’s
location in an art and design school means that courses and curriculum 
can intersect in exciting ways with school
disciplines such as drawing, graphic design, and illustration. The 
faculty member's teaching contributions will accentuate student skills 
and career readiness so that they can enter industries of multiple kinds 
where
animation is applied (entertainment, industrial, medical, etc.). The 
faculty member will also provide service and
leadership to the Media Arts program, school, college, and university. 
Expectations include maintaining a high
level of research accomplishment and exhibition record, active pursuit 
of professional opportunities in the field,
and strong and engaged teaching.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive 
environment that is open, welcoming, and
supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in 
our workforce is essential to providing
academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University 
is committed to eliminating barriers created
by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous 
process improvement. We celebrate the
diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

> From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina 
system is transforming the lives of South
Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 
locations throughout the state. More than 50,000
students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the 
research campus in Columbia and comprehensive
four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our 
Palmetto College campuses in
Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn 
associate or bachelor’s degrees through a
combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system 
institutions place strong emphasis on
service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South 
Carolina and beyond.

The School of Visual Art and Design employs 38 full-time faculty members 
who teach classes for approximately
650 majors in four disciplines: art education, art history, media arts, 
and studio art and design. The school, which
is accredited with NASAD and NCATE, offers BA, BFA, MA, MAT, and MFA 
degrees. For more information about
the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at 
http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/art.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply. The University of South Carolina
does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or 
decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, 
citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, 
gender (including transgender),
gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, 
military status, national origin, pregnancy
(false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery 
therefrom or related medical conditions,
breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming 
practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via USC Jobs: 
http://uscjobs.sc.edu/hr/postings/175009

Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2024. Inquiries about 
this position may be directed to the
Chair of the search committee, Prof. Northrop Davis, (DAVISNF /at/ mailbox.sc.edu)

1. A cover letter that describes research and teaching expertise and 
interests
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Portfolio of animation production and work samples with brief 
narrative that clearly describe the
applicant’s contributions. The portfolio may be provided either as a URL 
link to a website or online file. If
a password is needed to view, please remember to include it.
4. Names and contact information for 3 professional references, 
including current email address. Letters
will be solicited from referees at the semi-finalist stage.
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