Lecturer: Digital Technologies

Title: Lecturer: Digital Technologies Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing) Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design Department: UNT-IADS-Interdiscipl Art & Design-136010 Job Location: Denton Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Department Summary Considered one of the leading visual arts and design schools in the nation, UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design is home to more than 2,550 undergraduate and graduate students in NASAD and CIDA accredited programs including the BA, BFA, MA, and MFA in art education, art history, ceramics, communication design, drawing and painting, fashion design, interaction design, interdisciplinary art and design studies, interior design, metalsmithing and jewelry, new media art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and user-experience design, with certification offered in art museum education, and a Ph.D. offered in art education. It includes the Department of Art Education, Department of Art History, Department of Design, Foundations Program, Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Program, and Department of Studio Art. College faculty enjoy active collaborations with specialized subject matter librarians, opportunities for teaching and research through UNT library special collections, and partnerships with the university's Center for Learning, Experimentation, Application, and Research. Offering instruction at the main Denton campus, as well as other UNT locations, the College of Visual Arts and Design also comprises the CVAD Galleries, Texas Fashion Collection, Onstead Institute for Education in the Visual Arts and Design, Gough Design Research Space, and textile and digital fabrication lab facilities that support student work, faculty research, as well as college, university, and broader constituents in recently built and renovated, state-of-the-art facilities. Additional information about the college and university can be found online: cvad.unt.edu and UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview The Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies Program in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas seeks a qualified individual for a continuing Lecturer position. The optimal candidate is someone well-versed in digital technologies used in art and design-related fields, and an openness to working with students whose interests span a broad array of art and design professions. The standard teaching load is a 4:4 and includes teaching skills such as digital tools and communications, art and business, and interdisciplinary topics in art and design. Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree (i.e., MFA or PhD in a related field). Evidence of university-level teaching experience. Engagement in interdisciplinary projects. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in digital communications and design management. Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite software, as well as other creative software such as Figma, Blender, etc. Ability to teach all level of undergraduate courses (upper-and lower-division). Continued professional development, research, or creative practice. Engagement with industry professionals and programs to enhance classroom experience. Required License/Registration/Certifications Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions A cover letter describing your qualifications, most significant professional development/creative work, and accomplishments as an instructor. Include information about your experience and skills related to positively supporting colleagues and students. (1 page) Curriculum vita (CV) that includes a listing of courses taught (with the possibility that syllabi may be requested later) A digital portfolio (as a link or pdf) in the form of 10 images/examples of the candidate's professional practice, as well as 10 examples of student work; all image samples must include name, title, size, media, and date work was completed, and in the case of student work, include the course title. 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