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Lisa


DIGITAL ARTS 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 


The University of Wisconsin Art Department is looking for a dynamic
and versatile colleague with expertise and a strong dedication to
teaching and research in digital arts.


Candidates must hold an MFA degree in studio art (preferred) or
another terminal degree in an art-related field by start date. Must
have demonstrated a broad expertise in digital art. Prior
college/university level teaching experience is preferred. We seek
candidates with distinguished professional activities who have a
comprehensive knowledge of the history, theory, and practices of new
media, contemporary art production and aesthetic concerns in the
visual arts. Must be able to provide, and have the ability to provide,
leadership and vision for the overall curriculum in Digital Arts in
context of our program strengths in other art forms.


Teaching assignment includes three courses per semester at the
undergraduate to graduate level. Candidates will develop new courses
and teach or supervise the teaching of courses in Computers in the
Visual Arts, Computer Imaging Techniques, Computer Mediated Art,
Computer Aided Design and Visualization, Animation, or Digital Art
Installation, and participate in the diverse curriculum of a 3-D area
within a nationally recognized department. Additional responsibilities
include serving on MA and MFA graduate committees. Must keep current
with new developments in technology and participate in the
supervision, maintenance, and improvement of computer lab(s). Must
meet the teaching, research, and service expectations of the
department and university.


To apply include a letter of application, a statement about your
creative research, a statement on teaching philosophy for digital arts
that includes a vision for overall curriculum in this area, a
curriculum vitae, name and contact information for three references,
documentation of creative research. Student work optional. Work
samples will be accepted in the format that best showcases the work
(CD, DVD, URL, video tape, text, etc.) but must include clear
instructions for viewing (system specifications and start-up
procedures) in hard copy.


Application materials must arrive on or before March 1, 2004 in order
to be considered. Applications received by January 23, 2004 will be
reviewed for CAA conference interview. All applications must be
accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of
materials. 

Send materials to:


Digital Arts Search Committee

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Department of Art

455 N Park Street

6241 Humanities Building

Madison WI 53706-1483


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Lisa Nakamura

Assistant Professor of Communication Arts/Visual Culture Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison

821 University Ave

Madison, WI

53706

