Missouri State University
The Artist-in-Residence is a non-tenure track faculty position appointed on the basis of outstanding professional attainments, creative accomplishments, and recognition in his or her specific field and renders specified service to the University including lectures, performances, demonstrations, master classes, and consultations.
Description of Primary Duties
Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the areas of design and new media. Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that engages diverse learners.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Artist-in-Residence are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Design, New Media, Digital Arts, or a related field. Applicants should have at least two (2) years of professional or academic experience in two or more of the following areas: web design and development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, motion graphics, immersive media (AR/VR), interactive design, human-computer interaction, data visualization, generative processes, or creative coding. Candidates must demonstrate teaching ability either formally or informally as well as proficiency with relevant industry-standard software and tools.
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21510.htm Open Date 09/20/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is also listed at the instructor level. Only one position is expected to be filled. Please find a link to the Instructor level position here:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77314
Qualifications vary by position. Please apply accordingly.
The first date of consideration will be October 21, 2024. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
Upload:
- cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications, interest in this position
- current cv, including names and contact information of three academic or professional references
- unofficial transcript of degree(s)
- PDF portfolio with 12–20 pieces or a website showing candidate’s work
- PDF portfolio of students’ work or mentored work generated through internships and workshops (12–20 pieces), if available.
