Lecturer in Media Arts and Design

Description

During the autumn, winter, and spring quarters of the 2022-23 academic year the Humanities Collegiate Division and the Department of Cinema & Media Studies may have part-time teaching opportunities for courses that count toward the Media Arts Data and Design minor. We seek courses in areas that include comparative media studies (e.g., video games and music, television and cinema, etc.); history of computational and digital media; race, gender, and sexuality in gaming; television studies; and transnational media studies. We also seek studio-oriented courses in areas that include virtual reality production, augmented reality development, networked media creation, game design, and programming for Unity game development. 

Further information about the Program on Media Arts and Design can be found in the University of Chicago’s College Catalog, http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/MediaArtsandDesign/ 

Responsibilities will include preparing lecture- and/or workshop-style classes, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparation and grading of assignments and testing materials. 

Qualifications are a BA/BFA, MA/MFA, or PhD in a related field, or at least the equivalent of one year of experience teaching at the university or post-secondary level. 

Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year. In 2022-23, the minimum per-course salary is $7,319. This position is not benefits eligible. 

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/108316 

Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience; and the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited.  Optionally, a sample syllabus (if available) may be uploaded. 

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the appropriate academic training and experience.  This posting will expire on March 31, 2023. 

This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union. 

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.  Only complete applications will be considered.  For further questions about this position, please contact Riss Ballard, Media, Arts, and Design Program, ballardm@uchicago.edu 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. 

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request. 

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