The Department of Art at the Florida State University invites applications for a visiting non-tenure track faculty position in digital media for the 2011-12 academic year. Position will be  available in August 2011.

One year (nine-month) contract responsibilities include a teaching load of three studio courses  each in the fall and spring terms and regular studio visits with the MFA students. An MFA in  Studio Art or Design or related field with strong digital media skills such as 3D media skills, 3D prototyping and 3D modeling and computer programming are required. Foundations, 3D or  Digital Media teaching experience a plus.  Applicants must possess a strong commitment to  excellence in teaching, excellent communication skills, and the aptitude to contribute to a  collaborative working environment. Interest or experience in interdisciplinary teaching and/or  creative activity a definite plus.

Required skills/knowledge:
- digital imaging
- vector graphics
- web design
- video editing
- contemporary media art
- contemporary media theory

Preferred skills/knowledge:
- computer programming
- knowledge of digital fabrication methods
- knowledge of 3d modeling for material fabrication

Screening of applications will begin May 16, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries and/or application materials to the Department of Art Chair, Carolyn Henne, at chenne@fsu.edu. Application materials should include: Letter of application addressing  qualifications, curriculum vitae, 10-20 samples of creative work, 10-20 samples of student work  (if available).

The Department of Art at FSU is a research driven community of students and faculty dedicated  to the dynamic interrelationship of ideas, processes and practices. By crossing geographical and  disciplinary boundaries, we both discover and create new opportunities for practicing art and  design. We cultivate critical, creative and compassionate thinking in an evolving global  environment, developing and pursuing innovation while valuing our traditions. We foster a  vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers, responsible both to themselves and to the needs of  the larger communities to which they are connected. We celebrate the unique role that art and design play in the construction of culture and embrace our duty to advance and share the  knowledge gained through our creative research.