My name is Jeremy Couillard – I’m the program director and a professor of new media
at LaGuardia community college, CUNY, in Queens, NY.
I am writing to let you know that we have just opened a search for a tenure track
assistant professor of new media position starting in the spring semester. The search closes on November, 13th. More information can be found by visiting the following link:
http://www.laguardia.edu/employment/
and I have also included a pdf attachment with more information.
Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title: Assistant Professor – New Media Technology (Humanities)
Job ID: 15704
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor to teach
courses in the New Media Technology A.A.S. program. Courses include Introduction to New Media,
Multimedia/Web Design, Web Animation and Interactivity, Internet Video, Game Design, and Web
Development and Design.
Student advisement, participate in curriculum and program development, committee participation, active
involvement in co-curricular media program activities, liaise with internship counselor, and ongoing
professional development are required. Shared responsibilities include department assignments including
administrative, supervisory, and other functions. The Assistant Professor of New Media Technology will work
with other departments in English, business and computer science to develop and improve track specializations
in the major. The specialized tracks include digital journalism, video game development, app development and
e-commerce.
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise.
The Associate in Applied Science degree in New Media Technology is designed to prepare students to enter
directly into the workplace or to further their educations by transferring to a B.S., B.F.A., or B.S. degree
program. The New Media Technology degree offers students the opportunity to learn skills such as web design,
web animation and interactivity, Internet video, and game design. Other required and elective courses place
those skills in the context of artistic traditions and values, introduce students to the wide range of career
opportunities in which they may apply their skills, and the social and ethical issues raised by new technologies.
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers
annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle Dare To Do
More reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our
community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia
is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City
University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the
former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our
programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to
a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our
community, and our country can become. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.
QUALIFICATIONS
M.F.A., Master of Professional Studies, or equivalent terminal degree in digital media or related discipline.
Professional experience in fields such as game design, web design and development, animation and
interactivity, graphics and scripting, video capture, editing and compression, and/or significant creative
accomplishments in digital media also required.
Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to
cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and
retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for
research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this
vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
11/13/2016 (Revised)
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian
Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated
against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.
EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
