Assistant Professor School of Creative Technologies
Assistant Professor School of Creative Technologies
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Assistant Professor School of Creative Technologies
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Assistant Professor School of Creative Technologies
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Creative Technologies
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of interdisciplinary faculty and teach oncampus courses within the newly formed School of Creative Technologies. ISU is a Carnegie R2 institution that values both teaching and research.
We seek candidates that are collaborative and possess a robust teaching research and creativescholarly agenda in creative technologies broadly defined. Responsibilities include effective undergraduate and graduate teaching creativescholarly research and publication in the appropriate field and service including but not limited to committee work departmental activities recruitment and curriculum development. Most Creative Technologies faculty have interdisciplinary expertise and may teach classes in other areas within the Creative Technologies major.
Areas of focus for this position could include but are not limited to virtual/ augmented/extended reality (VR/AR/XR) simulation artificial intelligence (AI) user interface/user experience (UI/UX) 3D modeling industrial design graphics programming game development and production creative coding projection mapping sound design and related theory and pedagogy. An ideal candidate leverages technical skills within their work to enhance our collective offerings of creative technologies courses exploring how these technologies impact our lived experience such as through activism art learning accessibility and more.
Because the School is in its foundational stages we are seeking candidates who can quickly adapt be flexible in terms of workload distribution and serve as founding members of the School. We seek candidates that can teach a range of courses such as Game Engine Development Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality Game AI 3D Modeling Simulation Development UI/UX Production Pipelines as well as advanced courses aligned with research interests. Candidates for this position must be comfortable teaching crossdisciplinary courses to both undergraduate and graduate students.
We seek candidates that possess an emerging or established interdisciplinary research agenda that can be or is already focused on integrating VR/AR/XR into fields such as healthcare engineering education business and insurance and the applied sciences with a current record of (or potential for a future) sponsored research government contracts or corporate sponsorships.
The position is a ninemonth tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The locus of annual evaluation tenure and promotion in rank will be in the School of Creative Technologies.
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information:
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and student body committed to teaching and working in multicultural environments. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the culture of openness belonging and mutual support are especially welcome to apply.
Additional Information
The School: The interdisciplinary School of Creative Technologies emphasizes design and practice in the integration of digital technologies and the fine arts. In addition to foundational study across the fine arts the major provides training and experiences across a range of creative/technical fields including video sound electronic music music production gaming motion graphics interactivity AR/VR UI/UX mobile web and computer programming concepts. Creative Technologies offers BA BS and MS degrees. Undergraduate majors can currently choose from three distinctive paths:
1. Sequence in Interdisciplinary Technologies blending multimedia technology and fine arts training aimed at creative professional environments and the entertainment industry along with developing the aesthetics artistry and technical skills of individuals looking for a broad range of career options.
2. Sequence in Game Design integrating technical and creative capabilities intentional design thinking and playercentric awareness to craft engaging analog 2D and 3D games. This sequence equips students with the skills to develop immersive gaming experiences while preparing them for a wide array of careers within the game and related industries. SA1 DS2 CG3
3. Sequence in Audio and Music Production cultivating expertise in sound engineering sound design & composition and audio technology to prepare students for diverse roles in music production recording and the broader music industry.
The College: The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts includes the School of Creative Technologies the Wonsook Kim School of Art the School of Music and the School of Theatre Dance and Film all of which have a rich and varied curriculum including drawing animation video music composition music business voice acting fight choreography dance and movement performance production and lighting design and text/script analysis.
Illinois State University: IllinoisState was founded in 1857 as Illinois first public university. We enroll approximately 21000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan Excellence by Design:lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching Learning and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity Diversity Access and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values we create a learning environment that results in our university being the firstchoice public university in Illinois for highachieving motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois States Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState/PointsofPride.
BloomingtonNormal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal with a metro population of approximately 172000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University Heartland Community College St. Joseph Medical Center Carle BroMenn Medical Center COUNTRY Financial State Farm Insurances International Headquarters Central Illinois Regional Airport and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens high level of educational attainment as well as its parks and recreation health care vibrant fine arts scene job growth economic opportunity historic sites and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livabilitys top 100 Best Places to Live 2024 and ranked No. 3 on College Values Onlines list of Best Small College Towns in America 2024. BloomingtonNormal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria ChampaignUrbana Decatur and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from BloomingtonNormal via Amtrak which is located one block from Illinois States campus. For more information on our community visit visitbn
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$64000$72000
Required Qualifications
1. Appropriate terminal degree or ABD or international equivalent in the candidates field of study with the degree completed no later than the second year of hire.
2. An established or emerging body of creativescholarly work that can extend creative technologies beyond disciplinary boundaries.
3. A proven track record of effectively organizing and delivering crossdisciplinary courses to both undergraduate and graduate students.
4. Ability to effectively organize and deliver instructional content.
5. The ability to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position as mandated by state law.
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
8/16/2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A list of three references with contact information
4. Links to your work and if available examples of your students work
5. A 23 pages statement describing your teaching and research/creative philosophy
6. A 12 pages statement demonstrating your commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in teaching research and/or service (service can be both within the university or in the larger community)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Initial review of applications begins November 30 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
Contact Information for Applicants
Jody Decremer
Assistant Director Creative Technologies
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Department
School of Creative TechnologiesThe Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of interdisciplinary faculty and teach oncampus courses within the newly formed School of Creative Technologies.
Current Opportunities
Department
School of Creative TechnologiesThe Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of interdisciplinary faculty and teach oncampus courses within the newly formed School of Creative Technologies.
Employment Type
Full Time
