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Positions Available: Professor of Digital Media and Professor of Photography
Position Available: Senor Graphics Designer
Position Available: Virtual Reality Center Manager
Position Available: OpenGL Software Manager
SIGGRAPH CAF Call for Volunteers

Posted 10/07/2002 Positions available

American University
School of Communication

The Visual Media Division of the School of Communication at American University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2003, with expertise in creating digital media for the Internet and in the digital applications of more traditional media such as photography, film and video. 

Qualifications:  Substantial professional experience and creative work in digital media and Web development that demonstrates a commitment to developing a body of original work recognized for its excellence in the professional and academic communities; expert-level skill in digital tools such as:  the Macromedia MX Suite of web development tools , Director, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects,  Illustrator, digital sound production applications, Maya;  MA in relevant discipline required, MFA or PhD desirable.  Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level, or of potential as an effective teacher, required.  Applicants should be able to teach the use of hands-on applications for high-level creative, professional and intellectual purposes in a sophisticated computer environment.

Responsibilities:  Responsible for leading the on-going development of the digital media curriculum in the Visual Media Division, and serving as a faculty resource in the School’s online communication program initiatives.  Teaching responsibilities involve an average five-course load per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in full-time and weekend programs.

Depending upon qualifications, teaching responsibilities might also include other courses in visual media, including media studies.  Media studies courses could include media history, theory as it relates to practice, and visual literacy.  Some Saturday teaching may be required.  All faculty are expected to advise students, assist in facilities and equipment management, continue creative, professional or scholarly work, and participate in School and University activities and governance. 

Salary:  Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience. 

The School:  The School of Communication has 900 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in visual media, journalism, and public communication programs.  American University is an independent, co-educational university with more than 11,000 students.

Application Materials:  Curriculum vita/resume with three references should be sent to:

                Visual Media Search – Digital Media
               
School of Communication
                American University
                4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
                Washington, D.C.  20016-8017

The American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.  Applications from women and minorities are particularly invited.  For more information, email:  kdargis@american.edu, or check the School of Communication website at www.soc.american.edu

American University
School of Communication

 The Visual Media Division of the School of Communication at American University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2003, with expertise in traditional and digital photography.

 Qualifications:  Substantial professional experience and creative work in traditional and digital photography that demonstrates a commitment to developing a body of original work recognized for its excellence in the professional and academic communities;  MA in relevant discipline required, MFA or PhD desirable.  Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level, or of potential as an effective teacher, required.  Applicants should be able to teach the use of hands-on applications for high-level creative, professional and intellectual purposes in a sophisticated computer environment.

 Responsibilities:  Responsible for leading the on-going development of the photography curriculum in the Visual Media Division, with an emphasis on digital photography and digital imaging for photojournalism and other genres.  Teaching responsibilities involve an average five-course load per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses .

 Depending upon qualifications, teaching responsibilities might also include other courses in visual media, including  visual literacy and media studies.  Media studies courses could include the history of photography and contemporary media criticism.     All faculty are expected to advise students, assist in facilities and equipment management, continue creative, professional or scholarly work, and participate in School and University activities and governance. 

 Salary:  Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience. 

 The School:  The School of Communication has 900 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in visual media, journalism, and public communication programs.  American University is an independent, co-educational university with more than 11,000 students.

 Application Materials:  Curriculum vita/resume with three references should be sent to:

                 Visual Media Search - Photography
               School of Communication
                American University
                4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
                Washington, D.C.  20016-8017

The American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.  Applications from women and minorities are particularly invited.  For more information, email:  kdargis@american.edu, or check the School of Communication website at www.soc.american.edu.

Posted 9/05/2002 Position available

Senior Graphics Designer 

We are in the process of looking for a senior graphics designer to lead our graphics team.  Anyone who might be interested should forward a resume. Thank you. 

Tom Ingram
Manager of Production
TV Guide Networks
Tom.Ingram@tvguide.com

Posted 6/13/2002 Position available

Virtual Reality Center Manager

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH

Wichita State University invites applications for the Virtual Reality Center Manager position.  The position is expected to be available beginning July 29, 2002.  WSU is located in Wichita KS, the air capital of the world, and the site of major manufacturing facilities of Boeing, Bombardier-Learjet, Cessna and Raytheon Aircraft Companies.

Please visit the NIAR Web site for the complete position description and applicant requirements. The NIAR Web site is located at www.niar.twsu.edu.

For additional information please contact Jerry Antes, Director of Operations, NIAR, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260 by phone at (316) 978-5888 or by email at jerry.antes@wichita.edu.  Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.  AA/EOE

Posted 4/28/2002 Position available

OpenGL Software Manager

Senior level software manager responsible for overseeing Company's OpenGL driver development organization. This manager will have direct and indirect reports locally and from other national and international Company sites. Responsibilities will include Company representation on the OpenGL standards committee and driving engineering staff towards creating and maintaining a high performance, high quality OpenGL driver. Candidate will also participate in new product specification and development, maintenance of existing products, and corporate-wide software process improvements. He or she must be able to handle multiple projects, with various priorities, while maintaining good communication levels with other departments. Candidates with a background of several years of coding experience in OpenGL driver development preferred. The candidate must have 5-10 years experience in a manager role within an OpenGL driver development group, have a sound technical background, excellent communication skills and a competitive drive to lead the industry.

Andre Rekhtman
Senior Consultant
Hollister - Engineering Group
617-654-0254
617-695-3807 fax
mailto:arekhtman@hollisterinc.com
http://www.hollisterinc.com

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Posted 1/27/2002 Call for Volunteers

Greetings San Diego SIGGRAPH. The SIGGRAPH 2002 Computer Animation Festival will be holding it's jury meeting in the San Diego area from March 13-17th. The CAF committee needs student volunteers to run our beta and VHS projections during the jury process. If anyone in SIGGRAPH could connect us with local faculty who could recommend outstanding students with an interest in computer graphics and animation, it would be much appreciated. Students are welcome to contact us directly, but we will need them to provide us with references. Thank you.

John McIntosh, SIGGRAPH CAF 2002 Chair. Contact: Sarah Hirzel, CAF Coordinator at srhirzel@yahoo.com.

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