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Associate Professor

Company:	University of Kansas
Location:	US  - Lawrence, Kansas
Posted:	10.30.2009
Field:	Web Design
Job Functions:	Design, Design Education, Motion Graphics, Photography
Job Level:	Mid-Level Staff

Description

The University of Kansas is seeking a full-time faculty member to lead our growing new program, PhotoMedia, which began as a degree program spring 2008. PhotoMedia seeks to make the most of these innovative advances through traditional photography skills and techniques, enhanced digital photography skills, and contemporary media formats that can be applied to industry or artistic endeavors.

The candidate for this position must be able to develop curricular course content as the program evolves and will work closely with other faculty members in the development and implementation of curriculum to include digital media, visual literacy, photographic composition, computer imaging, motion graphics, video, and more. The candidate should have credentials in Photography and Digital Media practice and theory and be able to demonstrate research accomplishments or creative activities in one or more specific photo/media disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities
Teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate PhotoMedia classes, assume a leadership role in development of curriculum and course content, participate in regular academic advising of PhotoMedia majors, and other departmental service activities, as well as contribute to the intellectual life of the university.

Specific Skills

Required Qualifications
1. MFA or equivalent degree in photography and digital media studies
2. Strong record of creative work and commitment to continued growth as a professional in the field
3. Provide 20 samples of personal work (and 20 samples of past students work, if available). Please provide labeled samples in JPEG or TIFF format on a CD for Macintosh.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience in teaching photography/media at the college level.
2. Ability to teach photography theory, history, and professional practices.
3. Knowledge of additional media programs such as, Final Cut, After Effects, Dream Weaver, etc.
4. Ability to teach video or other moving image production beyond still photography and film.
5. Experience in studio and location lighting techniques.
6. Statement of teaching philosophy.

How to Apply

Apply via website: Apply online/position 00004274

*Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply.

Submission Details

In order to attach online, the portfolio, related scholarly work and samples of student work must be combined into one document not to exceed 5 MB. Or, these documents may be sent to: Lois Greene, Chair & Associate Dean, KU Design Department, 1467 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 300, Lawrence, KS 66045. Review will begin 02/12/10. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.
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