Visiting Assistant Professor - Emerging Technology in Business and Design

100 Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Emerging Technology in Business and Design. The role involves teaching courses related to motion graphics, interactive media, and experiential design while developing immersive curricula.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have at least five years of relevant experience. The position is temporary with benefits, and applications will be reviewed by Dr. Michael Bailey-Van Kuren.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in entertainment design production and/or creative direction.
• Experience in motion graphics, interactive VFX, and experiential design.
• Accomplished teaching record in immersive extended reality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on motion graphics, interactive media, and experiential design.
• Develop immersive experiential design curricula and manage lab facilities.
• Advise students and provide service to the university.

Skills

Motion graphics

Interactive media

Technology applications

Experiential design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor - Emerging Technology in Business and Design
Department: Emerging Technology in Business and Design

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term). Pay Type: Salary. Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses to include motion graphics, interactive media, technology applications, and experiential design.
• Develop immersive experiential design curricula.
• Develop and manage lab facilities for immersive extended reality.
• Advise students and provide service to the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of experience in entertainment design production and/or creative direction.
• Experience in motion graphics, interactive VFX, and experiential design.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with:
• An accomplished teaching record in immersive extended reality.
• Curricular development in immersive experiential design.
• An accomplished record of guiding senior project work.

Additional Information

• Required Application Documents: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and a research and/or creative program plan to Dr. Michael Bailey-Van Kuren at [e-mail].
• Special Instructions: Direct inquiries to Dr. Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, the Chair of Emerging Technology in Business and Design, at [e-mail].
• Additional Information: A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Equal Opportunity

Miami University Values Statement: Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The university prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs and employment practices. For more information, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. Requested accommodations may be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Campus Safety

Clery Act information is available in Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at the provided campus-safety URL. The report includes information on safety programs, sexual violence policies, and related resources. Hard copies are available from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants can be accessed on the university’s Labor Law Posters webpage. Miami University location details: Oxford (main campus), Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester, and Luxembourg. The university highlights opportunities for growth and advancement and its ranking in teaching quality per U.S. News & World Report.