Assistant/Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts

Empire State University is currently seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts in our School of Arts and Humanities to join a vibrant community of scholar-practitioners and artists where innovation in online arts education meets cutting-edge creative practice. The Department of Arts and Media is home to award-winning faculty across creative writing, digital media arts, game art and design, performing arts, visual arts and design, and interdisciplinary arts.

As a pioneer in online education, our department leads the way in reimagining studio practice and creative development in digital learning environments. Our bachelor's degree in digital media arts exemplifies this innovation, incorporating state-of-the-art approaches to online arts education while preparing students for dynamic careers in creative industries. We are at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence applications across our curriculum while teaching AI literacy, empowering students to engage critically, creatively and ethically with emerging technologies in the arts.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative community of arts and media faculty who are shaping the future of arts education. You will have opportunities to develop forward-thinking curriculum, engage in scholarly and creative activities, and contribute to our department's tradition of excellence in online teaching and learning. We seek a dynamic artist-educator who will develop and teach online courses and independent studies in the digital media arts and related areas, serving learners across New York State, nationally, and worldwide. The role includes mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines while demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the faculty role.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts will collaborate with Arts and Media colleagues to teach the Digital Media Arts curriculum in areas such as Digital Art and Design, Digital Storytelling, History and Theory of New Media, 2D & 3D animation, 3D modeling, interactive media, and related disciplines such as gaming and immersive technologies/virtual environments. They will guide students through the process of creating advanced digital media arts projects while integrating both theory and practice. Engagement in an active creative and research agenda and ongoing service to the university are expected. SUNY Empire supports faculty as they pursue scholarly work and professional development activities that enhance their teaching, research, and creative practice.

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach a range of courses in Digital Media Arts and related areas.
Engage in active research and/or creative work relevant to digital media arts and/or related disciplines.
Mentor and advise students from diverse backgrounds, assisting them in their educational and professional development.
Contribute to curriculum development and innovation in digital media arts education, including AI literacy and artificial intelligence applications in the disciplines.
Collaborate with industry and academic partners to enhance the program's relevance and impact.
Participate in service to the department, university, and professional communities.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

An earned terminal degree (MFA or doctorate) from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university.
College or university level teaching experience.
Experience with supporting diverse populations.
Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment.
Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, and Unity or Unreal Engine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
Experience with academic program development.
Relevant industry and/or field experience.
Professional experience in digital media arts industries such as design, gaming, film, or interactive media.
Fluency with artificial intelligence applications in the digital media arts.
Cross-disciplinary expertise in one or more of the following areas: game art and design, digital communication
Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.

Special Information:

Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments.
Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:

Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, minimum starting salary of $80,000, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.

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