The Studio Arts Program of the Department of Art, Architecture, and
Art History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks an
Assistant Professor in New Media. Required: M.F.A. at time of hire;
demonstrated technical expertise in digital media art, video, and
animation; historical knowledge of video art and digital animation;
knowledge of contemporary critical discourse; interest in
interdisciplinary collaboration. Preferred: demonstrated interest in
hybrid forms, performance, installation, and sound; software certified
instructor; strong exhibition record; teaching experience beyond
graduate school. Tenure track, beginning September 2012. Salary
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application deadline
December 15, 2011. Submit letter of purpose, CV, graduate transcript,
digital portfolio, and the names of three references who have agreed
to write on your behalf. We welcome a statement of teaching
methods/philosophy, course outlines, and syllabi. Send application
materials to Chair, New Media Search Committee, Studio Arts Program,
University of Massachusetts, 353 Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents
Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9330.

UMass Amherst is a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource
for dual-career couples (http://acn.fivecolleges.edu) and is also a
member of the Five College Consortium, along with Amherst, Smith,
Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke colleges. The Department is committed to
developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass
Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.