What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Interactive Media position at uta?
The Department of Art and Art History in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Lecturer, Tenure Status: Non-Tenured Academic Professional Track, in the area of study of Interactive Media.This is an exciting opportunity to join the newest area of study within the Art and Art History Department. The Interactive Media (IM) area of study is the newest area of study with more than 100 undergraduate students. This area plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of digital artists by fostering creativity, innovation, and the development of new approaches to art and technology. It prepares students to explore emerging forms of digital expression and contribute to the evolving field of contemporary art. This lecturer position offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution in the classroom as students prepare to enter rapidly evolving digital art and video game design industries.Supporting courses in our BFA Art and BA Art degree programs, this position serves a wide range of students' needs in IM curriculum. Applicants must be qualified to teach within a variety of aspects of IM skills and should be especially comfortable instructing within the applications of 2D and 3D animation, 3D modeling, digital art, concept art, as well as 2D and 3D game design.We seek dynamic candidates with outstanding qualifications and relevant professional experience in Interactive Media or a related field, along with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching digital art, emerging technology, or broader areas within IM.In addition to teaching responsibilities, all Academic Professional Track faculty are expected to serve on departmental committees, and as undergraduate faculty advisors, to conduct portfolio reviews, and mentor undergraduate students in IM. Details regarding duties, responsibilities, and qualification criteria are described below in labeled sections.