Instructor, Digital Arts

Instructor, Digital Arts. Full-time, one-year non-renewable appointment (Fall 18, Spr 19). Competitive salary with full benefits. Minimum qualifications: MFA degree or equivalent in digital arts, animation, or a related discipline such as new media studies, art and technology, interactive design, game development. Demonstrated expertise in 3D animation as an art form. Demonstrated proficiency with Maya, and at least one or more of the following software: After Effects (and Adobe CC), The Foundry Production Collective (Nuke, Mari, Hiero, Modo) and/or Mudbox / ZBrush. Duties include: Teach undergraduate / graduate courses in Digital Arts and, if required, courses in the School’s First Year Program; participate in educational, professional and technical duties and activities within the Digital Arts division and in the School of Art. Starting date: August 20, 2018. Only complete applications will be considered. For an application to be considered complete, all requirements in the following two steps must be fulfilled. Step 1: Use https://bgsu.hiretouch.com to upload: Letter of application; current CV; statement of teaching philosophy; three letters of recommendation (dated within the past year); and, copies of transcripts showing terminal degree (an official transcript must be provided before a contract can be issued). Step 2: Use https://bgsu.slideroom.com to upload: Portfolio of your professional work (a combination of 10-20 images, animations, and/or interactive art accompanied by titles and descriptions, and a statement on software used to create portfolio work) and 10-15 samples of work produced by your students if you have teaching experience (please include a short statement containing the assignment criteria). URL links to professional and student works are acceptable but must be uploaded via Position Authorization Form - Faculty Generated by Lisa Meyer on 6/7/18 at 11:41:54 AM EDT Slideroom. Application deadline: July 1, 2018. Questions can be directed to Dena Eber, Digital Arts Search Chair. For a complete position description & instructions on how to apply for this position visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421. Background check required for employment. BGSU is an AA/EEO/Vet employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.