Asst Prof of Animation & Digital Media

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21260 JOB DETAILS: The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Animation & Digital Media, commencing August 2025. The position is a tenure-track, 9-month academic year position. Position expectations primarily include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, outreach to industry, creative research, and service to the department, college, and university. UW-Stout\'s School of Art & Design is NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited. Course delivery is in-person and in accordance with NASAD standards. This advertised position is just one of several opportunities the University of Wisconsin-Stout is searching for this year due to continued enrollment growth in the School of Art & Design. Please visit Careers & Jobs to learn about art and design teaching opportunities currently open at UW-Stout. APPOINTMENT START DATE: 8/18/2025 RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach studio courses each semester, following National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) guidelines, that may include beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in animation, the M.F.A. graduate program, as well as other studio classes that support the major. Other responsibilities include: Advance student learning in the area of Animation and in alignment with UW-Stout\'s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education. Contribute to a rigorous learning environment with willingness to use traditional, alternative and online delivery methods Demonstrate organizational skills, collegiality, and the potential for future leadership in the Animation & Digital Media program Collaborate with the Animation & Digital Media Program Director to develop new curriculum Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff Perform service to the department, school, college, and university Engage in professional creative research Pursue external funding Participate in early alert and other student success initiatives as requested Work with the Disability Services office (http://www.uwstout.edu/disability) to foster an inclusive learning environment when students disclose the need for learning accommodations Attend department/unit meetings as required Perform other duties as designated by Department Chair Complete applications received by end of day, December 1, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 12/1/2024 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Michael Heagle Email: heaglem@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Rebecca Rother Phone: (715)232-1097 Email: rotherr@uwstout.edu For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21260: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required: Have one of the following by date of hire: -Terminal Degree such as MFA or PhD (including ABD) in relevant field. -Master\'s Degree with 5 years of experience in relevant field of study. Commitment to student success Experience using industry standard video production tools/software and processes. Evidence of potential for teaching excellence. Highly Desired/Preferred: Completed terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., etc.) in animation or related field of study Two or more years of teaching, teaching assistance, or industry experience in animation or related field Demonstrated succe s working with diverse student populations. Commitment to cultivating a work environment and student experience that embraces inclusion. Note: A terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., etc.) required for promotion to full professor, unless by special exception process. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu