Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
998407

Functional Title
Post-MFA Fellowship in Interactive Media

Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000 students, and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The School of Art is part of the College of Visual & Performing Arts, a community of artists and scholars with almost 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students. It is the largest visual and performing arts unit in the University of North Carolina system and is recognized for its comprehensive array of graduate programs and the success of its alumni. The School of Art enrolls a vibrant and racially diverse student population of over 500 majors who pursue degrees in Art Education, Art History, Arts Administration, Animation, New Media and Design, Painting, Printmaking and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Ceramics.
We seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position, one in keeping with the University's own diverse student body. UNCG is a vibrant, minority-serving institution (MSI) with an undergraduate population of 49% ethnic minority students and 67% female identifying students. It is also Federally recognized as a Title III institution, with 51% of its undergraduates eligible for PELL grants. More than 30% of the University's students are the first in their families to attend college. In addition, UNCG is ranked in the state's top 3 system schools for Hispanic/Latino enrollment. Fifty percent of UNCG's student population is also transfer students from regional community colleges. UNC Greensboro is an inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. With an enrollment of more than 18,000 students, including 3,500 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty and staff, representing 90 nationalities, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the UNC system. And, as an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer, we have a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity on our campus and in our School.
Position Summary

The School of Art at UNC Greensboro welcomes applications for a full-time, two-year Post-MFA Fellowship in Interactive Media beginning Fall 2024. We seek to diversify our faculty by inviting applications from committed teachers who are actively engaged in advancing equity and inclusion in their classrooms.
With this position, the School of Art seeks to expand a diverse and competitive emerging Animation program at the undergraduate level that is artistically rigorous, promotes next generation storytellers, and prepares students for professional success. Within the School of Art the successful candidate will 1) contribute to curricular development in collaboration with School of Art colleagues, 2) actively mentor students in the Animation program, 3) teach in-person courses in interactive media, and related areas such as 3D modeling and game design, and 4) have a prior knowledge of Unreal Engine. The selected candidate will be expected to integrate Unreal Engine into at least their teaching, thus enriching UNCG's engagement with both academia and industry. An ideal candidate will have teaching experience.
Minimum Qualifications
•Master's degree in Animation, Interactive Media, Visual Art, Media Studies, Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field; OR an equivalent record of professional experience in the field and at least one notable professional achievement (Licenses and certifications, documented excellence in teaching, honors or awards, publications, presented papers, juried art activities/screenings, significant successful grants, etc.)
•Evidence of teaching experience (courses, workshops, preferred; however, candidates with comparable, transferable skills and a dedicated interest in developing and establishing themselves as teachers are also encouraged to apply
•Experience working with Unreal Engine
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Status
Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for the position, electronically submit the following as Word or PDF at:
https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/search

• Cover letter including discussion of scholarly training and pedagogical experience, and articulating qualifications
• Resume/curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy, no more than two pages
• List of 3 references with names, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers

For questions related to the position contact Daniel Hale, Search Committee Chair, dghale@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
$40,000 plus benefits

Org #-Department
School of Art - 12203

Job Open Date
05/23/2024

For Best Consideration Date
06/13/2024

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
9

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