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Position Details

Job ID: 35612

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary:

The School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) at the University of South Florida (one of two universities from the State University System of Florida to be a member of the AAU) is searching for a visionary leader to take our School to the next level by guiding and developing future generations of architects. The School's Center for Community Design and Research, along with its commitment to excellence in design, as well as technical and professional proficiency, distinguishes it from competing schools. A successful candidate will work to build an innovative interdisciplinary design culture and advance the technical and professional proficiency of its graduates as the School builds a new undergraduate curriculum while collaborating across the university. Tampa Bay is a thriving region with unique ecosystems and climatic conditions undergoing major transformations and growth. The School is well positioned to critically engage the built environment through academically diverse, socially and environmentally responsible inquiries that stress innovation and rigor in a learner centered environment.

The School is currently re-examining its curriculum and its relationship to the architectural profession as it builds an IPAL program (Integrated Path to Licensure Program). An interest in curriculum construction is desired as there is an opportunity to help create new degrees and expand the school. Our next director will bring a fresh perspective to the School and lead our strong faculty unit toward charting a new future. The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, reporting to the Dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance. The Director is responsible for facilitating and supporting a high level of research productivity for faculty and students in addition to developing a collegial and rigorous academic community. The Director is a key member of the Dean鈥檚 leadership team - a collaborative, consultative, and dynamic group of directors who work closely to advance the mission and goals of the College of Design, Art & Performance.

The ideal candidate will facilitate and drive a collaborative shared vision for the School of Architecture and Community Design. This vision should embody the recently completed strategic plan of the College which includes a focus on research/creative practice, student success, and meaningful community engagement and access. The Director will continue to develop the School鈥檚 commitment to recruit and support excellent faculty and students and foster entry into a profession that celebrates cultural differences through design and community engagement while stressing the significant of licensure for the health, safety, and welfare of the communities served.

As we elevate our international prominence, we also recognize our deep engagement with the local community is a point of distinction. We believe that enriching collaborative relationships across the College and University with units like the College of Engineering, the School of Art and Art History, the Contemporary Art Museum, and the other schools in the College are key to our success. A successful candidate will invest in alumni, innovative partnerships and actively build new collaborative relationships 鈥� seeking opportunities to promote the value of architects and evolving practice models to maintain relevance and influence in the built-environment. By embracing opportunities to embed the School in the rapidly growing regional communities, including USF campuses in Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, the School of Architecture and Community Design will advance the stature of the College of Design, Art & Performance and the 麻豆视频.

Minimum Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Terminal degree in architecture, (B.Arch (5 yr) or M.Arch).
• An established record of distinguished research, teaching, professional activity, and service, that are sufficient for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines in and outside of the arts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Evidence of visionary leadership of an academic unit, organization, or large-scale project.
• Professional Experience
• Experience working with community organizations through outreach, research, teaching and/or creative activities.
• Experience with fundraising/donor relations/ alumni/interdisciplinary grants.
• Experience managing multi-source academic budgets.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35612

Posting Date:  11/07/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume plus any other requested material.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global R1 research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference and has recenetly accepted and invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU).

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 33597

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary:

Professor and Director, School of Art & Art History, College of Design, Art & Performance, USF

The School of Art & Art History at the 麻豆视频 is searching for an innovative, creative, and visionary leader who is ready to build on its success and chart a new direction toward a vibrant future. The School is currently re-examining its curriculum and community engagements and is primed for new leadership with a fresh perspective. The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Art & Art History, reporting to the Dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance. The Director is responsible for facilitating and supporting a high level of research productivity for faculty and students in addition to developing a collegial and rigorous scholarly and creative community. The Director is a key member of the Dean鈥檚 Leadership Team- a collaborative, consultative, innovative and dynamic group of directors, who work closely to advance the mission and goals of the College of Design, Art & Performance. 

The ideal candidate will facilitate and drive a shared vision for the School of Art & Art History. This vision should embody the recently completed strategic plan which includes a focus on research/creative practice, student success, and meaningful community engagement and access. The director will continue to develop the department鈥檚 commitment to recruit and support excellent faculty and students and foster a culture that celebrates cultural differences to expand perspectives through art and creativity.  

As we elevate our international prominence, deep engagement with our local community is a point of distinction. Enriching collaborative relationships across the College and University with units like Graphicstudio, the Contemporary Art Museum and the other schools in the College are key to our success. A successful candidate will invest in alumni and innovative partnerships and actively build new collaborative relationships. By embracing opportunities to embed the School of Art & Art History in the rapidly growing regional communities, including USF campuses in Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, the School of Art & Art History will advance the stature of the College of Design, Art & Performance and the 麻豆视频. 

Qualifications (Education and Experience): 

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

• Terminal degree in art, art history, design or related field (i.e., MFA, PhD), or professional experience equivalent.
• An established record of distinguished research, teaching, creative activity and service, that are sufficient for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across disciplines in and outside of the arts. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing strategic partnerships, ie working with community organizations through outreach, research, teaching and/or creative activities. 
• Experience with fundraising/donor relations/ alumni/interdisciplinary grants. 
• Experience managing multi-source academic budgets.
• Evidence of visionary leadership of an academic unit, organization, or large-scale project. 
• Experience in designing and implementing inventive and inclusive curricula, that are current with industry trends and educational advancements.
• Demonstrated commitment to students, faculty and teaching.

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest in this position

• Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for 3 references.

• Links to professional works/portfolio

• Links to student works

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35597

Posting Date: 11/16/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: , and .

Work Location 

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35723

Position Number: 00015545

Department Number/Name: 0-2401-000 College of Design, Art & Performance

College/Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of The Arts

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Plan: Faculty

Chair of Bachelor of Science in Design Studies

The 麻豆视频 is seeking an experienced and visionary tenure-track Assistant Professor and Chair to oversee the Bachelor of Science in Design Studies program at the College of Design, Art & Performance. The Chair of this program will be responsible for finalizing the development and implementation of the curriculum and program components, managing the program, faculty, and staff, and ensuring the quality and accreditation of the program. This position will commence in August 2024.

The Bachelor of Science Design Studies program, will be housed in the Dean鈥檚 office as an interdisciplinary program with the goals to prepare students for careers in design thinking, design research, and/or design consulting. A sustainable, human-centered approach and framework will be utilized in developing , creating and implementing design strategies, solutions, processes, production techniques, and products.

Our program encourages creative problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration, all grounded in an interdisciplinary mindset. At the core of Design Studies is an investigation into the formative role of design in shaping human values and experiences by helping to develop strategy and design digital and physical products, services, brands, and experiences for various industries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Responsible for the overall management, growth, and development of the Bachelor of Science in Design Studies program. Ensuring that the program meets the highest academic and professional standards and that students graduate with the skills needed to succeed in various industries.
• Student Success: Establish and promote a student-centered learning environment, fostering mentorship, and providing support to students throughout their academic journey, from orientation to graduation.
• Faculty Leadership: Lead and manage a diverse faculty team, ensuring their professional development and providing guidance on pedagogy and teaching practices.
• Assessment and Continuous Improvement: Monitor, evaluate, and analyze student outcomes, faculty performance, and overall program effectiveness. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the quality of the program.
• Industry Engagement: Build strong connections with the design industry, including professional organizations, design firms, and practitioners, to facilitate internships, guest lectures, networking opportunities, and job placements for students.
• Promotion and Outreach: Represent the program at events, conferences, and forums, promoting the program to prospective students, industry partners, and alumni. Lead recruitment efforts to attract and enroll talented students.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with faculty to develop and continuously update the program curriculum in line with evolving industry needs, emerging design trends, and technological advancements to advocate a culture of excellence and innovation in design education.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure that the program meets all accreditation requirements and adheres to institutional policies and government regulations.

Organizational summary:

As the creative center of the 麻豆视频, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theatre and two state of the art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 600 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg.  Harbor Hall has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master鈥檚 degree in design or a related field or professional equivalent.
• Experience in teaching design at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Evidence of leadership and administrative experience
• A strong portfolio of design work that involves strategy and/or designing digital and physical products, services, brands, and experiences for various industries
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software and tools
• A passion for design education and creative research 
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices
• Ability to foster strong connections with the design industry and community
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation
• Professional experience or contacts within the design industry
• Experience in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary programs or industries
• A proven track record of academic leadership and administration
• Two or more years of experience in teaching design at the undergraduate or graduate level

Please provide the following documents when completing your application:

• Letter of interest in this position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Links to professional works/portfolio
• Links to student works

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35723

Posting Date:  11/16/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click for additional tutorial information.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's .

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: , and .

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview:

About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35721

Department: School of Art & Art History Dept ID 240400

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Plan: Full Time, Tenure Track, 9 Month Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $70,000

Job Summary:

The School of Art & Art History at the 麻豆视频 (USF) in Tampa invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Animation.  Appointment to begin August 2024.

An essential position in a fast-growing Animation program, the candidate will maintain an active record of high impact creative research achievements at the national/international level, assist in organizing and supervising the needs of an expanding Animation program, including overseeing graduate teaching, and developing an ambitious curriculum.  The candidate will generally teach two undergraduate courses per semester, as well as mentor graduate students and work on MFA research project committees. They must be able to develop new curricula and teach courses ranging from undergraduate non-majors to art specialization majors as well as work in the mentoring and teaching of graduate students in a multi-disciplinary MFA program. Service to the School, College and University will be provided through committees and project initiatives. The candidate must possess the ability to organize and supervise instructional staff and periodically act as area head.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and theoretical foundation, as well as an expansive approach that embraces the evolving role of the moving image in a global society. A record of producing, presenting, and exhibiting creative original work.  They will have the ability to help shape the future of Animation within the School of Art & Art History and be able to expand the range of the program through interdisciplinary and innovative creative research.

Organizational summary:

As the creative center of the 麻豆视频, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg.  Harbor Hall has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.
The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Animation or MFA in Studio Art, Filmmaking, or relevant field with significant professional experience in Animation.
• Demonstrable experience in creative applications of moving image animation with an emphasis in 2D and/or 3D animation.
• Ability to teach a range of skill sets including digital and traditional as well as unconventional methods and approaches to moving images.
• Knowledge of current practices, techniques, technology, and issues as related to teaching Animation are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A creative research record at the national level.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience after completion of terminal degree.
• The candidate should demonstrate relevant areas of expertise in two or more of the following areas: 2D Animation, Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling, Character Design, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration/Concept Art, Character, Rigging and Character Animation.
• Knowledge of software for 2D animation. Experience with Autodesk Maya for 3D Animation, Zbrush, Cinema 4D, Unity 3D, Unreal, or Substance Designer.
• An awareness of contemporary visual culture, animation and theory is highly desirable.

Applicants MUST provide the following documents when completing the application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Artist Statement
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Links to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.  
• Links to student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.  

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USF Tampa 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35721

Posting Date:  11/16/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Click for additional tutorial information.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: , and .

Work Location 

Campus map and location overview:

About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35706

Department: 3-2404-000 / School of Art & Art History

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

College Division: Acad Affairs-Coll of The Arts

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor

Position Number: 00042191

Position Summary:

The 麻豆视频鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance invites applications for an exciting new interdisciplinary tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Data Visualization. This new position will be an active contributor and research partner in an emerging Center of Excellence in Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences, which connects a constellation of new and existing programs centered around research, coastal resiliency and sustainability, and community impact. These include: the College of Marine Science, which is a longstanding hub of coastal resiliency research; the Florida Center for Community Design & Research (part of the School of Architecture & Community Design) that offers design expertise, technical assistance, applied research, and related services; and the Graphic Design Program and the School of Art and Art History鈥檚 expanded art and design research practices, which place a premium value on the need for compelling visual communication tactics that provide a critical link between our research programs, and the spectrum of diverse stakeholder audiences and communities we serve. This position should help drive powerful, accessible visual products and programs that ensure useful visualization of data for action-focused science and design innovations.

We are seeking a creative practitioner whose research and teaching practices are focused on data visualization and visual storytelling in the context of a hybrid data science and design practice. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a promising research trajectory as well as articulate the potential for their contribution toward productive cross-disciplinary and collaborative research taking place across USF. Candidates should also be able to develop and teach curricula in their area of focus in relation to art and design, while likewise bridging experimental and practical methodologies. Teaching load will span graduate and undergraduate instruction across the College of Design, Art & Performance and the College of Marine Science.  Ideal candidates will be accomplished designers and researchers in graphic design and data visualization with interest and expertise in data driven design processes.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda and report on it annually toward promotion and tenure. This practitioner/researcher will be comfortable collaborating with diverse teams on a variety of projects and will be expected to secure external research funding. The position requires a successful candidate to be actively involved in the College of Design, Art & Performance and the College of Marine Science programs, adding their research and practice to an area focused on collaboration, research, productivity, and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach a variety of courses and offer directed studies in graphic design and data visualization at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Maintain an active research/creative practice agenda and annually report on progress toward promotion and tenure.

Engage in service to the university. May represent the university, college/school, or department/program on university and/or state-wide committees.

Participate in curriculum and program development and outreach.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

As the creative center of the 麻豆视频, the College of Design, Art & Performance (CDAP) provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow鈥檚 leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College鈥檚 three research centers, including the university鈥檚 world renowned Graphicstudio, lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day. CDAP is an engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem prepares creative leaders for a global society, engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

USF鈥檚 Florida Center for Community Design and Research (CDR) is an integral part of the 麻豆视频's School of Architecture & Community Design. The Center provides design expertise, technical assistance, applied research, and community engagement services to address urban challenges related to the built environment. Founded in 1986 as a statewide research center, CDR has worked with over 150 communities on more than 2000 projects. The mission is to assist the citizens of Florida in the creation of more livable and sustainable communities. There are four program areas that align with this mission: Design Technology, Urbanization and Resiliency, Urban Design and Community Health, and Community Engagement.

USF鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state-of-the-art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals 鈥� all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 full-time faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents. The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus鈥� beautiful Bayboro Harbor adjacent to downtown St. Petersburg. Harbor Hall has recently completed a $1 million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces. The Design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College of Marine Science (CMS) seeks to increase and apply fundamental knowledge of global ocean systems and human-ocean interactions through research, graduate education, and community engagement. The College creates and disseminates knowledge about ocean physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and fisheries through observation, modeling, and theory. CMS aims to train a well-educated work force and to create a more scientifically-informed society. CMS has 24 ranked faculty covering biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography and marine resource assessment, ~110 graduate students, ~$15 million in annual research, a total endowment of ~$18 million, and ~80 full-time support personnel. CMS hosts a range of state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities, including the Marine Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (MECLab), Tampa Bay Plasma Facility, the Center for Ocean Technology, and two research vessels. St. Petersburg is home to many Federal and State environmental research and operational agencies that together comprise one of the largest marine-science research complexes in the U.S.

As the creative center of the 麻豆视频, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphicstudio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls support production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  Located on the St. Petersburg campus on beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg, the Graphic Arts building has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms and research spaces. The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or professional experience equivalent.

A demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred:

Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Visual Communication, Informatics, Architecture, or related area of study or equivalent professional experience.

A strong record of research productivity spanning the fields of graphic design and data visualization.

Experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Demonstrated interest in marine science, data science, and/or diverse visual communication methods.

Experience translating scientific data in a socially conscious manner.

A record of collaboration across disciplines

• Letter of interest in this position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Links to professional works/portfolio
• Links to student works

USF St. Petersburg

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35706

Posting Date:  11/15/2023

How To Apply 

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35677

Department: School of Music / 0-2402-000

Location: Tampa, FL

College/Division: College of Design, Art & Performance

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary Plan: Permanent

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Position Description:

The School of Music at the 麻豆视频 is searching for an innovative, creative and collaborative orchestra conductor and coordinator of Orchestral Ensembles. This is a pivotal position for the School of Music and the College as we continue to reimagine what it is to be a music school in the 21st Century. We expect to program regularly collaborative events across the Arts with the coordinator's impact. This is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position which contributes to the research, teaching and service missions of the 麻豆视频. Anticipated start date is August 5, 2024, or earlier depending on the availability of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.

Duties:

The Coordinator of Orchestra Ensembles will mentor students for diverse musical careers as they design, build, promote, and recruit for a high-quality and innovative orchestra ensemble program for undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, they will recruit and teach graduate conducting students. They will actively collaborate across the local/regional/national/international community, and with faculty and students across the 麻豆视频. They will maintain a high-profile career as a conductor/performer/producer in accordance with research/creative activity expectations for tenure at USF, and engage in the School of Music, College of Design, Art & Performance, and the 麻豆视频 as they contribute to committees, meetings, auditions, and recruitment activities.

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate should hold a terminal degree in music (PhD, DMA, etc.), or equivalent professional experience in the field. The candidate must document prior experience leading a diverse array of musical ensembles, including chamber orchestras, pit orchestras and ensembles of atypical instrumentations that work within digital media and/or collaborative structures, and the candidate must present evidence of on-going engagement in professional activities that demonstrate creative performance. In addition to a broad knowledge of the concert repertoire, the candidate must also document programing that innovates and redefines orchestral experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate also has a demonstrated involvement in the commercial music industry, evidence of composing/arranging/screen scoring experience for a variety of orchestra ensembles including those with atypical instrumentations, leading groups that primarily performed music representative of urban/multi-ethnic communities, and experience recruiting audiences and high-quality students.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35677

Posting Date:  11/14/2023

How To Apply 

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IMPORTANT - The following items must be uploaded in one attachment; 1) a cover letter addressing a) how your strengths correspond with minimum and preferred qualifications and duties, and separately, b) describe your vision for a diverse orchestral program that would help mentor students for varied musical careers, 2) a curriculum vitae or resume, 3) links to no more than 15 minutes of video of your performances and/or productions that correspond with minimum and preferred qualifications, and duties, and a link to a 15-minute video of a rehearsal, and 4) five concert programs. Additionally, please have three confidential recommendations (letters of reference, videos, etc.) submitted by individuals who can talk about your qualifications, to musicsearch@usf.edu, using subject line 鈥淐onductor & Orchestral Ensemble Coordinator.鈥�

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USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35792

College/Division: College of Design, Art & Performance 

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary Plan: Faculty 

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000 or commensurate with experience 

Position Summary:

The College of Design, Art & Performance is seeking an interdisciplinary Designer/Artist who maintains an active research agenda spanning the College鈥檚 four academic schools: Theatre and Dance, Music, Art and Art History, and Architecture, and may also collaborate with other College entities like the Contemporary Art Museum, the Center for Community Design and Research and Graphicstudio, as well as other parts of the University. The professional practice of a successful candidate can span a wide variety of endeavors ranging from Sound and Projection Design, to conceptual and virtual art, to performance. Artistic endeavors could include live performance, recording, editing, and creating media not limited to music/sound, video, film, animation, stage design, and implementing software designs and entrepreneurial practices. This person will teach in areas of their expertise and practice and will develop a cross-disciplinary curriculum available to a variety of graduate and undergraduate students. A portion of the assigned load may be to execute design projects for College performances and/or exhibitions.  

This 9-month, full-time, tenure track position, of open rank, will contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the 麻豆视频 and the College of Design, Art & Performance.  

Anticipated start date is August 5, 2024. 

Responsibilities: 

The Performance/Media Designer/Artist will maintain a scholarly and/or creative research portfolio at a national and international level and will teach classes and mentor students across disciplines, introducing and utilizing various technologies and methods to realize theoretical projects, live performances, and immersive interactive installations. Creative content may be developed through music/sound, recording, video, film, animation, computer graphics, robotics, internet art, biotechnology, etc. The ideal candidate will incorporate theory and practice in a global context into their teaching and research. A portion of the assigned teaching and research load may involve collaboration on design projects for College of Design, Art & Performance performances and/or interactive art installations, and may be asked to serve on University and College of Design, Art & Performance committees and contribute to meetings, auditions, and recruitment activities.  

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in an area related to any of the four disciplines mentioned above or equivalent professional experience, demonstrated artistic achievement in media arts, knowledge and ability to teach and mentor students and artists, and the ability to utilize technologies and processes in the creation of new media works. 

Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in one or more artistic disciplines, teaching experience at the collegiate level including undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and/or architectural consulting experience.  

Please provide the following documents when completing your application: 

• Letter of interest in this position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Links to professional works/portfolio  '
• Links to portfolio of student work (if applicable)
• Contact information for 3 references. 

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35792

Posting Date:  12/01/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

Position Details

Job ID: 35722

Department: School of Art & Art History Dept ID #240400

College/Division: College of Design, Art & Performance 

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary Plan: Full time Faculty 12 month 

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $85,000

Position Summary:

In a cross-department collaboration, The School of Art & Art History and Innovative Education at the 麻豆视频 (USF) in Tampa invites applications for a Faculty Instructor in Residence at InEd Studios for Virtual Environments/Algorithmic Animation.  Appointment to begin in August 2024.

An essential position in a fast-growing Animation program, the candidate must be able to develop new curricula and teach courses ranging from undergraduate non-majors to art specialization majors as well as work in the mentoring and teaching of graduate students in a multi-disciplinary MFA program. The candidate will assist in organizing the needs of an expanding Animation program, including developing an ambitious curriculum. Service to the School, College and University will be provided through committees and project initiatives.

As an Unreal Engine Artist and Faculty in Residence at InEd Studios, your role encompasses diverse responsibilities including asset creation, level design, and content delivery for INED鈥檚 virtual productions within tight timelines. You'll collaborate with INED鈥檚 Virtual Production Supervisor on concept development, sequence blocking, and interactive experiences. Your support extends to on-set virtual production operations and the optimization of virtual sets for real-time rendering. You'll also enhance visual quality through lighting setups, ensure seamless integration of assets into Unreal Engine, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate artistic vision into virtual environments. Keeping abreast of industry developments, you'll mentor students, develop course materials, conduct research, and align curriculum with industry standards in collaboration with the College of Arts fast-growing Animation program.

This is a unique opportunity between Innovative Education and the College of Design, Art & Performance to contribute to cutting-edge virtual production projects while also helping to shape the future of the industry through education and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and theoretical foundation, as well as an expansive approach that embraces the evolving role of the moving image in a global society. A record of producing, presenting, and exhibiting creative original work at the national/international level. They will have the ability to help shape the future of Animation within the School of Art & Art History and be able to expand the range of the program through interdisciplinary and innovative creative research. In addition, contribute to the virtual production efforts of Innovative Education.

Organizational summary:

As the creative center of the 麻豆视频, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow's leaders in architecture, art, art history, music, theatre, dance, and design. The College's three research centers lead the way, making meaningful contributions to their field in practical ways every day, the most prominent being the university's world renowned Graphic studio.

USF's Contemporary Art Museum, Wilson Gallery, three professional theaters and two state of the art concert halls support the production of nearly 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals -- all free of charge and open to the entire Tampa Bay community. The USF School of Art & Art History with 500 majors and more than 25 fulltime faculty on two campuses (St. Petersburg & Tampa), is the design and visual arts educational hub in a diverse region of more than 3 million residents.  The Graphic Arts Program is housed in Harbor Hall on the St. Petersburg campus' beautiful Bayboro Harbor and adjacent to Downtown St. Petersburg.  Harbor Hall has just completed a $1million renovation featuring state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, and research spaces.  The design faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their high-impact creative research achievements.

The College is an integral engine for socioeconomic progress through research, advocacy, and engagement. The interdisciplinary ecosystem facilitates, prepares, and educates students and faculty to become creative leaders in a global society engaging and collaborating to create lasting positive impact.

Innovative Education (InEd) meets the needs of learners any time and any place through innovative distance learning, continuing education, degree completion, certificate, workforce development, lifelong learning, and pre-college programs. InEd contributes to student success by collaborating with faculty, teaching assistants and academic administrators to strengthen the quality and breadth of USF's educational offerings, and by providing a variety of academic services, including online teaching workshops, consultations and instructional technology support. InEd aligns with the goals stated in the USF Strategic Plan, including the desire to increase enrollments, improve the university's degree completion rate, and develop and nurture public-private partnerships designed to generate new revenue and ensure institutional financial security. InEd is committed to contributing to student success, supporting teaching, generating new revenue, and establishing a reputation for innovation and quality that distinguishes USF from its competition.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Animation or MFA in Studio Art, Filmmaking, or relevant field with significant professional experience in Animation.
• Proven experience using Epic鈥檚 Unreal Engine, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise. Including Unreal Engine material editor, lighting system, Blueprints, and particle systems. A solid understanding of real-time rendering principles, shading techniques, and optimization strategies for real-time environments.
• Knowledge of current practices, techniques, technology, and issues as related to teaching Animation are essential.
• Strong artistic and design sensibilities, with an eye for detail and composition. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years teaching experience after completion of terminal degree.
• The candidate should demonstrate relevant areas of expertise in two or more of the following areas: Storyboarding and Visual Storytelling, Character Design, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration/Concept Art, Character, Rigging and Character Animation.
• Knowledge of software for 3D content creation, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Houdini, or Substance Painter, to complement Unreal Engine workflows.
• An awareness of contemporary visual culture, and animation and theory is highly desirable.
• Collaboration with Film or Television: Experience collaborating on film or television productions, understanding the unique challenges and workflows involved in integrating virtual production into traditional media.
• Scripting and Coding: basic understanding of programming languages commonly used in 3D environment development, such as C++, C#, or Python, to develop custom tools, plugins, or scripts to enhance Unreal Engine workflow
• Advanced Unreal Engine Expertise: Demonstrated experience with advanced Unreal Engine features and tools, such as Niagara for complex particle effects, Sequencer for cinematic storytelling, and Blueprints for automation and customization.
• A creative research record.

Applicants must provide the following documents when completing an application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Artist's Statement
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Links to a curated online portfolio of work examples. If the works require passwords for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.  
• Links to student works must also be accessible online as examples of teaching.  

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35722

Posting Date: 11/17/2023

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

 

Position Details

Job ID: 37005

College/Division: College of Design, Art & Performance, 0-2401-000 (Events & Production)

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary Plan: 9-month Full-time Faculty

Job Code: 9043 OR 9033 (Open Rank)

Title: Assistant Instructor OR Assistant Professor of Instruction, Costume Studio Supervisor 

Hiring Salary: $55,000

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Design, Art & Performance at the 麻豆视频 (USF) in Tampa invites applications for a Faculty Instructor /Costume Studio Supervisor supporting the performance activities in the College of Design, Art & Performance and costume related instruction in the School of Theatre & Dance. Appointment to begin in August 2024.
An essential position in the management, operations, maintenance, and organization of a costume studio and its related areas and functions for performance and instruction. The position responsibilities include:

• Position provides critical academic/production support to the USF School of Theatre & Dance as well as additional academic units within the College of Design, Art & Performance.
• Requires extensive knowledge in the field of costume studio management, construction techniques, costume technology, and academic instruction.
• Costume Studio Operational Responsibilities (assigned and supervised by Director of Operations, Events and Production Services):
  
  • Manages and participates in the activities involved with the production of costumes for college events and performances.
  • Manages the costume studio facility and equipment, which may include dressing rooms, sewing machinery, dye vats, sergers/overlock machinery, and other, related studio inventory.
  • Manages and participates in the costume construction process.
  • Recruits/Supervises OPS employees and participates in the drafting of patterns, cuttings, stitching, fittings and finishing of costumes.
  • Prepares the costume studio for daily instruction.
  • Plans and organizes daily operations. Assigns employees projects based on the assessment of appropriate skill levels.
  • Locates and obtains materials, supplies, rentals, and purchases for productions and studio operations.
• Instruction Responsibilities (assigned and supervised by the Director of the School of Theatre & Dance):
  
  • Ability to teach costume area instructional courses (typically 3 credit hour course). Examples include:

Costume Construction

Technical Theatre: Costumes

Advanced Technology

• Supervises, demonstrates, mentors students in lab/production involvement/directed studies/ student costume crews/ etc. in the safety, execution, development and rehearsals and performance activities of the costume design and realization processes for the theatrical stage.
• Assigns and supervises student鈥檚 projects and activities based on the assessment of appropriate skill levels.
• Maintains and tracks all participation records and provides evaluation to the instructor of record, for students鈥� credit-based projects and activities in the costume studio.
• In collaboration with the creative team assigned to the production, supervises, manages and participates in load-ins, dress rehearsals, and strikes for the costume studio area during productions.
• Regularly attends School of Theatre & Dance Faculty Meetings and committee participation as assigned.

This is a unique opportunity to manage a professional costume production studio and contribute to an active environment of theatrical, entertainment, and dance performance projects while helping to shape the future of the industry through education and mentorship of primarily undergraduate students.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and practice-based foundation, as well as an enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated work ethic and a passion for teaching college undergraduates. The candidate will be expected to embrace, support and contribute to the learning environment and the expectations of creating opportunities for the students to successfully work with professional guest artists, professionally credentialed faculty, visiting designers, and talented advanced students in the realization of their creative and artistic original designs.

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QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE):

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (MFA) in Theatre, Costume Design, Costume Technology, or related design area from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of current practices, techniques, technology, and issues as related to teaching costume technology are essential.
• Strong artistic and design sensibilities, with an eye for detail and composition. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years professional experience after completion of terminal degree.
• An awareness of current theatrical, entertainment, opera, and dance production practices.
• Experience collaborating on film or television productions, understanding the unique challenges and workflows involved in integrating virtual production into traditional media.
• Experience in costume design for live performances.

Applicants must provide the following documents when completing an application:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Link(s) to a curated online portfolio or attachment of a digital portfolio of work examples. If the portfolio requires password(s) for viewing, please include them. Files that cannot be easily accessed may not be reviewed.

USF Tampa
Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number:

Posting Date:  05/17/2024

Posting End Date: 08/02/2024

How To Apply 

On the , click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The 麻豆视频 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

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Work Location 

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About USF 

The 麻豆视频 is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the 麻豆视频 is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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