The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) within the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Candidates should have a demonstrated expertise and recognition in design and/or media arts. We are interested in candidates with strong research, practice, and teaching interests in the space of the web and mobile devices within one or more of the following areas or approaches: interface and interaction design; game design and game art; media art; and social media. Candidates must have an M.F.A., a Ph.D., or an equivalent degree in a related field by date of hire, a strong record of professional achievement, and evidence of teaching, preferably at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
The Department of Design Media Arts is committed to educating conscientious designers and artists by teaching the fundamentals of design, digital media, and the arts, and encouraging experimentation and innovation. Providing an extensive education in design and media arts practice, history and criticism, the department fosters a critical and creative exploration of emerging forms in design and media art.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach studio courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and undertake independent research and creative activity appropriate for advancement within the University of California. S/he will enhance DMA's capacity as a research incubator and creative forum, advancing the program's profile for artistic and technological innovation grounded in critical thinking and art making. There is an expectation of service within the department and university.
We seek candidates whose experience in teaching, research, professional activity, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualification and professional experience. The anticipated appointment date is July 1, 2016.

Apply online at http://recruit.apo.ucla.edu.

For more about the department, please visit: http://dma.ucla.edu.

Applications must include the following:
1) One-page cover letter with a description of creative research and teaching experience.
2) Personal statement that discusses the applicant's artistic and educational philosophy; approach to teaching; and past or potential contributions to diversity. Contributions might include teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarship environment and/or increasing access or participation of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
3) Curriculum vitae.
4) Evidence of teaching effectiveness. As applicable, please include evaluations, syllabi, and examples of student work.
5) Names and contact information (mailing address, email address and phone number) of three professional references. (Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time).
6) Link to an online portfolio that is specifically curated for the search committee, prioritized with your most accomplished work and includes, as appropriate, your own writings or statements and notable reviews or articles discussing your work in PDF format.
All application materials must be submitted by January 19, 2016 to ensure full consideration. However, the search will remain open until February 12, 2016.
Address letters of application to:
Professor Casey Reas Chair, DMA Search Committee
Department of Design Media Arts
Broad Art Center, Suite 2275
Box 951456
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1456

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
The School of the Arts and Architecture is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body in response to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. DMA is a department that values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will guarantee a successful application. Faculty who would make meaningful and unique contributions to the intellectual and social interchanges within the profession are especially encouraged to apply.