Chair of Motion Media Design

About the Job

We are seeking candidates for Chair in the department of motion media design for Spring 2010.

Qualified candidates will have a terminal degree in art and design, or undergraduate degree with extensive, recognized industry experience. College level administration and teaching experience is strongly preferred. A strong portfolio and/or industry experience is essential. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and administration experience (and will have responsibilities in both areas). Experience in diverse issues in Motion Media such as concept development, previsualization, cinematography, media theory, digital culture, new media and critical studies is important as these and many other industry concepts exist throughout the core of this program of study. Expertise in a technical environment will be helpful as many topics are presented in our state-of-the-art facilities utilizing high-end workstations configured with a diverse range of hardware and software. These include the Adobe product line, including After Effects and Premiere; Flash, and Dreamweaver; Autodesk Maya; Symphony and Xpress DV; Pixar's RenderMan; Side Effects' Houdini, Cinema 4D; and Nuke.

In addition to administration responsibilities, you will be able to develop a student’s awareness of story and concept, typography, pre-visualization, storyboarding, production pre-planning, teamwork for group production and framing and timing. Candidates must be able to communicate with, and motivate, students and faculty to think creatively and critically, and apply higher-level theoretical models to the practice of digital media, in order to prepare students for rapidly evolving motion media design careers.
For complete submission requirements and to apply online, please submit curriculum vitae and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree.