Assistant Professor of Digital Media
McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Art & Design Department for the 2024-25 academic year as an Assistant Professor of Digital Media. This is a full-time, tenure-track position, which is eligible for a rich college benefits package.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of undergraduate instruction in Digital Media classes per academic year. The person in this appointment will primarily teach motion graphics, animation, video editing, podcasting & web design with an emphasis in UX & UI. They will also maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise digital media majors, showcase student work in department promotion, assist in design competition preparation & travel, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.
A terminal M.F.A. or Ph.D. degree in Digital Design is preferred, however, candidates finalizing their terminal degrees will also be considered for this appointment. The ideal candidate is someone who is very well versed in Adobe software, and has expertise in motion graphics title sequences, 2D & 3D animation, film direction, videography and web design. High quality collegiate level teaching experience is preferred; however, industry creative professionals are also encouraged to apply.
McPherson College is a career-focused liberal arts institution that educates whole people through scholarship, participation, and service. Located in Central Kansas with convenient access to Wichita, Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City, McPherson is community on the rise that provides endless possibilities locally and in the immediate region. The college has set an ambitious vision through its Community by Design 2.0 strategic plan and has recently announced the formation of the Ward-Burkholder endowment of $1.5 Billion in estate gift commitments.
A complete application package will include:
1. A letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
2. A statement of teaching philosophy
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official academic transcripts for all relevant degrees
5. A personal show reel & portfolio of work
6. Samples of student work
Please complete the easy to apply online application at the link below:
https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-digital-media/
An application packet is considered complete only when all required materials are received. Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, portfolio, student samples and any inquire may be emailed to hr@mcpherson.edu
First review of applications will begin the week April 29th, 2024.