Nevada State University
Nevada State University is hiring: Assistant Professor of Visual Media in Hender
Nevada State University, Henderson, NV, United States, 89002
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
Nevada State University invites candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Visual Media. This 9-month, tenure track position will primarily be in animation, either 2D or 3D, although skills in other areas of film and media production are valued. This is also primarily a production position; expertise in film studies is valued as well, but secondary to production skills.
Scholarship is a requirement for tenure-track positions; Nevada State allows for creative scholarship in film or artistic production as fulfilling tenure requirements.
About Visual Media at Nevada State
The Visual Media program includes four concentrations: Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Cinema, and Photo/Documentary. This position will mainly serve the first two, although the four concentrations are integrated in many ways.
The program will feature forward-looking curriculum design in updates to be implemented within the next two years, with greater emphasis on moving students into specialized paths and support for successful portfolio creation. It is also anchored by an innovative theoretical foundation that approaches film and animation from an experiential perspective, and will include a new AI class that will help students navigate the quickly evolving tools and changing media landscape affected by AI.
Other notable classes include Animation Studio, a class introducing students to industry workflows and producing for animation; Physics of Media Creation, which instructs students in the physics of light, optics, sound, and movement as part of the core curriculum; Film Music and Scoring, which introduces students to digital tools and basic music principles, equipping them to score their own works; and Film Festivals and Music Industries, a class tying film festival attendance and package submission into instruction on marketing and promotion.
We also value experiential learning and facilitating networking opportunities for students through trips to CTN and Lightbox, the Sundance Film Festival, and other destinations.
The Visual Media program has small class sizes, with most production classes topping out at twenty seats. We teach using the Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Unreal Engine, Storyboard Pro, Reaper, and other software platforms; we are also open to new platforms as introduced by the successful candidate.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Rank, Salary & Benefits:
9-month. Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $59,452. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.
Please upload the following documents:
The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.
Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nevada State University
- The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
- Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
- Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
Nevada State University invites candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Visual Media. This 9-month, tenure track position will primarily be in animation, either 2D or 3D, although skills in other areas of film and media production are valued. This is also primarily a production position; expertise in film studies is valued as well, but secondary to production skills.
Scholarship is a requirement for tenure-track positions; Nevada State allows for creative scholarship in film or artistic production as fulfilling tenure requirements.
About Visual Media at Nevada State
The Visual Media program includes four concentrations: Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Cinema, and Photo/Documentary. This position will mainly serve the first two, although the four concentrations are integrated in many ways.
The program will feature forward-looking curriculum design in updates to be implemented within the next two years, with greater emphasis on moving students into specialized paths and support for successful portfolio creation. It is also anchored by an innovative theoretical foundation that approaches film and animation from an experiential perspective, and will include a new AI class that will help students navigate the quickly evolving tools and changing media landscape affected by AI.
Other notable classes include Animation Studio, a class introducing students to industry workflows and producing for animation; Physics of Media Creation, which instructs students in the physics of light, optics, sound, and movement as part of the core curriculum; Film Music and Scoring, which introduces students to digital tools and basic music principles, equipping them to score their own works; and Film Festivals and Music Industries, a class tying film festival attendance and package submission into instruction on marketing and promotion.
We also value experiential learning and facilitating networking opportunities for students through trips to CTN and Lightbox, the Sundance Film Festival, and other destinations.
The Visual Media program has small class sizes, with most production classes topping out at twenty seats. We teach using the Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Unreal Engine, Storyboard Pro, Reaper, and other software platforms; we are also open to new platforms as introduced by the successful candidate.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach 24 credits per academic year, which generally amounts to four courses per semester; teaching assignments will include both upper- and lower-division classes; instruction will primarily be in-person.
- Serve on departmental and university-wide committees, take on service roles in the program, and perform other service duties as requested.
- Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Required Qualifications:
- MFA in Animation or related field.
- Experience in animation production.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, preferably in higher education.
- Experience in the animation or film industries.
- Specialties or notable accomplishments in animation or film production.
Rank, Salary & Benefits:
9-month. Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $59,452. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.
Please upload the following documents:
- Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
- Creative portfolio (if not included in CV);
- Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
- Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).
The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.
Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nevada State University