Job No. 154088
- Job Title:
- Teaching Assistant Professor/ Teaching Associate Professor - Computer Graphics Technology
- Employer:
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North Carolina A & T State University
- Location:
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Greensboro , NC
- Posting Date:
- 08-Nov-2024
- Description:
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Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Applied Engineering Technology (AET) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track lecture/senior lecturer or teaching assistant/associate professor position in computer graphics technology. An appointment at the teaching full professor level may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants. The initial appointment of the position is two years, and it is eligible for renewal, starting in August 2025.
The successful applicant will be expected to show commitment to teaching excellence. She/he is expected to engage in culturally responsive teaching, teach computer graphics technology (CGT) courses, develop courses and curricula, advise and mentor CGT majors, and provide service to the University and community. Promoting the mission of the Applied Engineering Technology Department and the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology (COST) as well as the University is highly desired. Collaboration with colleagues from the sciences, mathematics, and technology areas is encouraged.
North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, and respect for the College and University values.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
The College of Science and Technology enrolls over 2290 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.
The Department of Applied Engineering Technology (AET) enrolls about 400 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Department offers five degree programs: a BS in Applied Engineering Technology, a BS in Automotive Engineering Technology, a BS in Computer Graphics Technology, a MS in Technology Management, and a PhD in Applied Science and Technology. The BS in Applied Engineering Technology is accredited by ABET, and plans are underway to seek ABET accreditation for the other two programs. The Department of Applied Engineering Technology’s mission is to educate students to become competent and confident leaders who excel in the global scientific community. Among its core values, the Department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, technical expertise, inclusiveness, and collaborative engagement.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in user experience, interactive web design, interactive media, or a closely related design technology field.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Highly preferred candidates will have a PhD in a closely related field, industry experience in user experience development, and teaching experience in an accredited program.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
- Contact information:
- North Carolina A & T State University
- Greensboro, NC 27411
- United States
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