Job Description

Industry: University / Higher Education

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Compensation: Competitive annual salary that is commensurate with experience (details will be discussed early in the application process) + a full benefit package

Term: 12-month salaried with renewed terms based on performance

Summary of Qualifications:

• Professional-level experience specifically in using Unreal Engine and/or Unity
• Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and curriculum development
• Highest level terminal degree related to Design and/or Technology OR equivalent qualifications based on professional experience

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About us: The Florida State University (FSU) Innovation Hub supports interdisciplinary innovation through Design Thinking and emerging technologies. The Innovation Hub is a 14,000 square foot space located in the heart of FSU’s campus, and it is the result of a $2.5 million investment by the Provost to deepen FSU’s distinctive commitment to continuous innovation. Our vision is for students from all disciplines to work together to combine their unique expertise and perspectives under the guidance of experienced mentors to create novel and effective solutions to the vexing, complex, and wicked problems of our day. At the Innovation Hub, students have access to a digital fabrication lab, a design lab, an XR lab, and an electronics lab. There are also multiple meeting spaces and lounges for students to collaborate on projects. You can learn more about the Innovation Hub at this link.

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About this position: The FSU Innovation Hub is seeking an Assistant Director of New and Immersive Media Design (this is a Teaching Faculty I, 12-month salaried position). The primary goal of this new and exciting faculty line is to develop a program in Interdisciplinary New and Immersive Media Design defined as:

The application of traditional design principles to new and emerging digital platforms such as virtual and augmented reality, 360-degree photography/videography, animation, web, and mobile, using development tools and coding, for the purpose of information transfer, data visualization, education and training, simulation, expression and entertainment.

The successful candidate will develop and teach interdisciplinary courses and workshops, and mentor student projects in areas of New and Immersive Media. The first two courses to be developed will be Intro to New and Immersive Media, and Intro to VR Development. These courses are intended to serve as the foundation for a larger program yet to be developed. In addition to developing and delivering courses and workshops, this position will be responsible for the administration of our New and Immersive Media Lab and our Interdisciplinary Immersive Media Design Group made up of faculty from across campus engaged in these technologies. This Assistant Director position will be supported by graduate student assistants and interns.

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We think you'll succeed in this position if you:

• Are looking for an opportunity to build and direct a new Immersive Media Design program
• Have a passion for teaching students about the innovations happening in Immersive Media
• Have past industry experience and want students to know what it’s like working in the real world while providing them opportunities with industry partners
• Enjoy collaborating with different academic departments
• Have an affinity and appreciation for new technologies and love tinkering

If you’re interested, please read on!

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Essential Functions of This Associate Director Position:

• Develop courses and workshops in the area of New and Immersive Media Design
• Teach two courses in the Fall and Spring semesters
• Help to design and supervise our Gail Rubini New Media Design Lab
• Serve as convener and facilitator for FSU’s Interdisciplinary Immersive Media Design Special Interest Group (SIG)
• Facilitate and mentor student projects in New and Immersive Media Design
• Supervise student interns and graduate assistants
• Serve as a liaison between FSU and New and Immersive Design-related industries to foster public/private partnerships
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Innovation Hub as needed

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Requirements - This job might be for you if you have:

• The highest terminal degree related to Design and/or Technology OR equivalent qualifications based on profession experience
• A demonstrated record of teaching and curriculum development
• Professional-level experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices, related to design, innovation, and emerging technologies especially as related to higher education
• Experience supervising a team of employees
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff in an academic team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility to carry out project-based work, both independently and collaboratively
• Formal Design training (preferred)
• Experience facilitating Design Thinking (preferred)
• Experience with computer programming (preferred)
• The desire to relocate to Tallahassee, FL

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Benefits - At the FSU Innovation Hub, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving organization. This is why we offer a complete benefits package that includes:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth
• Competitive pay (commensurate with experience)
• Health insurance options for yourself and your family
• Optional vision insurance (available through Humana Vision)
• Dental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid university holidays and vacation accrual
• Multiple retirement plan options

If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

All applicants will be reviewed by May 15, 2023.