distribute broadly as appropriate for more info http://www.ps.vt.edu Assistant Professor (Tenure ?Track) Digital Artist Department of Art and Art History College of Architecture and Urban Studies Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia The Department of Art and Art History is part of the School of the Arts and the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). Virginia Tech is the largest university in the state. The department has just over 300 majors offering the BA and BFA degree in studio and a BA in art history and a BFA only graphic design degree. Salary: The salary for the digital artist is competitive with other major universities and will be based on the experience and professional qualifications and credentials of the selected candidate. Start Date: August 2004 Position Description: The department is seeking a candidate with prior experience in the field of digital art and two years experience beyond graduate school. The candidate must be committed to continued research and professional development in contemporary art that addresses aesthetic, technical and conceptual ideals related to the digital art and design field. The position is tenure track. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Teach a 5-course load over two semesters. 2.Primary class instruction will be devoted to developing and instructing digital art and animation courses at the beginning and advanced levels. 3.Experience in the use of Macintosh-based educational technologies and a working knowledge of Maya 5.0, Flash or comparable capabilities in animation and 3-d modeling. 4.Maintain an ongoing professional research and exhibition agenda that would lead to the awarding of tenure. 5.Advise a limited number of students within the department along with committee service at the departmental and college level. The university recognizes the importance of accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, service and outreach. To Apply: Send the following to be considered for this position, an artistic statement, current CV, a teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, and examples of student work, the name, title, complete address, phone/fax/email of at least 3 references, a CD-Rom, DVD, Video Tape or portfolio of work and a SASE c/o: Foundations Search Committee Chair, Department of Art and Art History, Virginia Tech, 201 Draper Road, Blacksburg, Va 24061-0193. Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. To be considered for an interview at the CAA conference materials must be received by January 30, 2004. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Bailey Van Hook, chair, Art and Art History 540-231-5547 or 800-828-1120.