The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a dynamic faculty member for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre and Film/Digital Arts. Start date August 18, 2008.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Terminal Degree or equivalent industry experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency and/or experience in any of the following areas: 2D & 3D Animation, Compositing, Web Design, Digital Video, Production and Post-production, Motion Graphics for Video, Motion Capture, Virtual Scene Design, Gaming, and Teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in digital media production, which may include but are not limited to web design, digital design, multimedia authoring, interactivity, gaming, computer animation, and image compositing. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a national profile in the industry, demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, and to play an active role in the development and implementation of the College’s Interdisciplinary Digital Arts Initiative. The candidate will also be expected to remain current in digital media production technologies, advise and participate in the creation of new courses, mentor/supervise graduate and undergraduate projects and theses, supervise equipment & software maintenance and contribute to intra and interdisciplinary curriculum instruction and development. As a Research I institution the university provides generous funding opportunities for faculty research and travel.

Applicants must complete the Faculty Administration Form at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #070980. In addition, under separate cover, submit: cover letter, complete vita, descriptions of teaching and artistic work, and names and contact information of at least three references to: Robert Fought, Chair, Theatre/Film/Digital Arts Search Committee, Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 102 Woods Art Bldg., Lincoln, NE 68588-0144. Review of applications will begin January 28, 2008 and continue until position is filled or closed. The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: contact Todd Cuddy at (402) 472-2453 for assistance.