Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer Creative Technologies - Creating a Pool

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer Creative Technologies Creating a Pool
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: Creative Technologies Program
Campus Location: Normal IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions the Creative Technologies program invites a pool of qualified persons interested in nontenuretrack teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously for nontenuretrack positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Primary areas in need of coverage include game development web development virtual and augmented reality interactive design music production graphic design video production animation computer programming and basic skills in the digital arts.

Applicants with expertise and experience in these subdisciplines are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

THE PROGRAM IN CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The Creative Technologies program at Illinois State University is an interdisciplinary program that equips students with the knowledge to explore the intersection of various digital media forms including animation motion graphics digital storytelling sound design game development interactive installations virtual reality and more. Students engage in handson projects collaborate with peers and learn from experienced faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Through a combination of technical training and artistic expression the Creative Technologies program prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving fields of digital media where they can apply their imaginative ideas and technical expertise to create immersive and visually captivating experiences.
STATE UNIVERSITY
Illinois State University founded in 1857 is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a coeducational residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with more than 20000 students. Our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors 76 minors 97 masters programs 17 doctoral degrees and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a Great Place to Work by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

BLOOMINGTONNORMAL COMMUNITY
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal with a population of approximately 132000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK the Illinois Farm Bureau State Farm Insurances International Headquarters Illinois Wesleyan University Lincoln College and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems its citizens level of educational attainment its parks and recreation health care job growth economic opportunity and low crime rate. Forbes magazine in a review of the best places for business ranked BloomingtonNormal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoneys list of the 100 Best Places to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated BloomingtonNormal as one of two metro areas with a fivestar quality of life giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living quality of schools traffic and commute time. Please visit the BloomingtonNormal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at for more information.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in related field.

2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree in related field.

2. Expertise in any of the following fields game development web development virtual and augmented reality interactive design music production graphic design video production animation computer programming and basic skills in the digital arts.

3. Teaching experience.

4. A commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List with contact information for two references

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

Contact Information for Applicants

Department contact:
Rose Marshack


HR Contact:
Michelle Klunke

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/Affirmative Action 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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