[game_edu] Tenure-Track or Academic Staff position in Multimedia/Communication.

[S.Gold]

Position in Multimedia/Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is
seeking applicants for the following position beginning Fall, 2009.

Tenure-Track or Academic Staff position in Multimedia/Communication.

The successful candidate must have academic preparation and demonstrable
experience to teach undergraduate multimedia and communication courses.
Ability to teach in two or more of the following areas is required
(Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Production for Web, Multimedia
Production II with Flash, Writing for Multimedia, Interactive Communication
and Advanced Multimedia Production, other Multimedia specialty area).  The
successful candidate should be open to working individually with students on
independent studies or senior Multimedia Projects.  Willingness to teach
courses in the Electronic Media or Journalism emphases will be considered an
asset.

Candidates should be familiar with a variety of digital video, audio and
related multimedia technology and software for Windows and Macintosh
operating systems. Expertise in XHTML, CSS and Actionscript is required.
Candidates should also be able to contribute leadership skills toward the
enhancement of the College and Department¹s multimedia and communication
programs. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is in the process of
launching a Games and Interactive Media Program. Any expertise in Game
theory, analysis and production is a plus.

Requirements for positions: Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field
is required for a tenure-track appointment. ABDs and individuals with
master¹s degrees will be considered for a non-tenure track appointment.
Faculty may also teach and direct theses and projects in a growing graduate
program. Our department expects research/creative activity to complement its
primary teaching mission, and evidence of refereed creative media production
and/or quantitative or qualitative scholarly activity is required for
tenure. Service to the department, university and community as well as
participation in related academic and professional organizations is
expected. Faculty at UW-W teach
a 4-4 load; academic staff teach a 5-4 load.  The department has a three
course prep limit.

How to apply: Submit a completed application packet (hard copy; on-line not
accepted) containing: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and
contact information of three references, graduate and undergraduate
transcripts and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Dr. Jeff Herriott,
Chair, Multimedia Search and Screen Committee, Department of Communication,
UW-Whitewater, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Review of
applicants begins January 5, 2009 and will continue until filled. Only
completed application packets will be reviewed. For complete description and
updated information see http://www.uww.edu/cac/about/employment.html

The Communication Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has
approximately 600 majors, 200 minors, and a growing graduate program with a
planned Multimedia emphasis to be developed in the near future.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a comprehensive university in the
well-respected University of Wisconsin system.  Established in 1868, the
University has approximately 11,000 students enrolled in 45 undergraduate
and 14 graduate degree programs.  Located in a community of 12, 600 near the
scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, Whitewater is within convenient driving
distance of the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.  See
http://www.uww.edu for more information.



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