Faculty Position in Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology

Faculty Position in Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology

Position: The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks an accomplished visual artist with exceptional
technological expertise and experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research to join the newly
formed Initiative for Advanced Research in Technology and the Arts (iARTA). Research areas may include but are not limited to: robotics/physical computing, wearables, interactive programming and/or performance systems, HCI design and hardware/software development for the control of digital arts media. The applicant is expected to serve in an active collaborative role in iARTA and to foster and contribute to visionary interdisciplinary research between the arts, engineering and the sciences. This is an Open-Rank position; rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a terminal degree in the arts and/or closely related technological field, and an active and distinguished record of creative work and/or research appropriate to rank. A minimum of six years of college or university research/teaching experience is preferred for senior position applicants, though professional practice may be considered in lieu of academic experience. Preference will also be given to individuals with teaching and research profiles engaging in interdisciplinary and collaborative projects involving the arts and technology. In addition preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to set up a laboratory for student and/or community engagement in the development of new media interfaces, tools, and systems.

The University: With over 36,000 students, UNT is located in Denton just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with excellent research and professional opportunities for students and faculty in
engineering and the arts. The University of North Texas is an AA/ADA/EOE committed to diversity in its educational programs.

The Colleges and Departments: As iARTA spans several departments and colleges on campus, the home departments of iARTA positions are negotiable. While focused in the visual arts, this position may include joint appointments with member departments and colleges including: College of Visual Arts and Design (Design, Studio Arts), College of Arts and Sciences (Radio Television and Film, Dance and Theatre) College of Music (Music History, Theory and Ethnomusicology) and College of Engineering (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering).

Application Procedure: All applicants must apply online and submit application materials via UNT’s website: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu. Application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vita, names and contact information for five references, a one-page statement outlining research interests, a link to work samples online and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 16, 2011 and will continue until search is closed.

UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE.