University of California - Santa Cruz
Computational Media Department: Lecturer Pool
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Position overview
Position title:
Computational Media Pre-six LecturerSalary range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $9,602 -$20,104 (based on salary points 5-30). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding.
This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025.
Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window
Open date:
June 15, 2024Most recent review date:
Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position description
The Department of Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in Computational Media, Human Computer Interaction, or Games & Playable Media, and Serious Games.Course topics include, but are not limited to, all areas related to the design, development, production, narrative, graphic, audio elements, and experiential learning of computational media, including human computer interaction and games and playable media (this includes, but is not limited to: artificial intelligence for games, interactive storytelling, game studies, interactive experience design, social media, graphics, game engines, computer game design, board game design, game programming, game production, audio production for games, team-based game projects, 3D modeling, animation, character art, environment art, and writing for games).Outstanding candidates with experience to teach courses in one or more of the above areas are encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties. Appointments are temporary positions with end dates and generally made one quarter at a time, based on the changing curricular needs of the department.Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted)B.S. / B.A. / B.F.A. and three years of industry experience relevant to the advertised course topics (pertains to both degree field and industry experience); or an M.S. / M.A. / M.F.A. in a field relevant to the advertised course topics; or 10 years of industry and professional experience relevant to the advertised course topics that is judged to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Statement of Teaching - Teaching statement that clearly outlines your teaching experience and teaching interests.Teaching Evaluations - Course 1 (Optional)Teaching Evaluations - Course 2 (Optional)Teaching Evaluations - Course 3 (Optional)Sample Course Material (Optional)Reference requirements3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01761Help contact:
bsoe-lecturer-pool-group@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu.UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlVISIT UC Santa Cruz: https://www.ucsc.eduJob location
Santa Cruz, California
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Position title:
Computational Media Pre-six LecturerSalary range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $9,602 -$20,104 (based on salary points 5-30). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding.
This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025.
Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window
Open date:
June 15, 2024Most recent review date:
Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position description
The Department of Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses in Computational Media, Human Computer Interaction, or Games & Playable Media, and Serious Games.Course topics include, but are not limited to, all areas related to the design, development, production, narrative, graphic, audio elements, and experiential learning of computational media, including human computer interaction and games and playable media (this includes, but is not limited to: artificial intelligence for games, interactive storytelling, game studies, interactive experience design, social media, graphics, game engines, computer game design, board game design, game programming, game production, audio production for games, team-based game projects, 3D modeling, animation, character art, environment art, and writing for games).Outstanding candidates with experience to teach courses in one or more of the above areas are encouraged to apply. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties. Appointments are temporary positions with end dates and generally made one quarter at a time, based on the changing curricular needs of the department.Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted)B.S. / B.A. / B.F.A. and three years of industry experience relevant to the advertised course topics (pertains to both degree field and industry experience); or an M.S. / M.A. / M.F.A. in a field relevant to the advertised course topics; or 10 years of industry and professional experience relevant to the advertised course topics that is judged to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Equivalent foreign degrees will be considered.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Statement of Teaching - Teaching statement that clearly outlines your teaching experience and teaching interests.Teaching Evaluations - Course 1 (Optional)Teaching Evaluations - Course 2 (Optional)Teaching Evaluations - Course 3 (Optional)Sample Course Material (Optional)Reference requirements3 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01761Help contact:
bsoe-lecturer-pool-group@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Equity and Equal Protection Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by email at equity@ucsc.edu.UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlVISIT UC Santa Cruz: https://www.ucsc.eduJob location
Santa Cruz, California
#J-18808-Ljbffr