Full-Time Faculty Positions
Open Rank Faculty Position (Tenured/Tenure-Track) in User Experience Design
The School of Design in the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured open-rank faculty position to begin in Fall 2019. We seek candidates with an established teaching and research track record in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Human Centered Design, or related interdisciplinary fields. Candidates should be prepared to teach both theoretical and practical undergraduate and graduate courses involving the integration of existing and cutting-edge technologies and social practices into visualizations, apps, products, processes, and experiences that positively impact society. We encourage candidates with a record of research focus that includes but is not limited to one of the following areas: user experience design, interaction design, human centered design, design theory, social computing, digital everyware/ubicomp, computer-supported cooperative work, assistive technologies, IoT and making, and instructional technology design.
Candidates will be expected to teach in, help lead, and contribute to the development of our User Experience Design undergraduate degree, Experience Design masters degree, and Human Centered Design Ph.D. programs. Candidates are also expected to publish in peer-reviewed venues, obtain funding to support their work, and further develop the culture of the School of Design.
Located in downtown Chicago, the School of Design nurtures the development of designers who are flexible, interdisciplinary, strategic practitioners and researchers that are trained to be collaborative leaders. Successful candidates will join a growing and vibrant community featuring innovative research and design spaces, events, and collaborations within and outside the University. The School of Design is uniquely situated in the DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media, where faculty conduct research in areas such as data science ubiquitous computing and interactive systems; information visualization; computational social science; social computing; network science; human-computer interaction and design; computer-supported cooperative work and computer-mediated communication; health informatics; design for social impact; cinematic arts; and technology and equity.
DePaul draws students from many backgrounds and cultures so diversity and inclusivity is important to us. We are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage audiences in higher education from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about CDM and the School of Design, please visit http://cdm.depaul.edu.
Qualified candidates should have a terminal degree in fields related to User Experience Design. The ideal candidate will have a proven commitment to quality teaching and a strong record of research and/or extensive professional practice. Successful applicants will be prepared to teach theory and practice and will be able to work with faculty and students on collaborative projects. We are especially interested in candidates who are eager and qualified to not only help contribute to our undergraduate and graduate degrees, but also help our growing and evolving School of Design. Candidates should have fresh and innovative ideas and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are especially interested in candidates with research that leverages design research, action research, participatory design, designing for equity, and/or critical/speculative design. Topics of interest include but is not limited to:
- Designing with underserved communities
- Creative technology
- Social computing
- Innovative product development
- Experience design
- Persuasive design
- Data visualization
We also prefer candidates with experience working with/teaching diverse populations and providing research advising to students at all levels.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2018 though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2018. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement outlining teaching experience and philosophy, sample syllabi, research statement, and three letters of recommendation.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2227
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Computer Science
DePaul University’s School of Computing invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position to begin in September 2019. We are interested in candidates with expertise in all areas of computer science. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The School of Computing is committed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for candidates seeking rewarding academic careers with a balanced emphasis among teaching and research.
DePaul’s School of Computing is a unit of the College of Computing of and Digital Media, an inter-disciplinary college with a broad range of innovative programs including Computer Science, Game Development, Human Computer Interaction, Information Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, and others. Our Master of Science in Software Engineering program is one of the premier software engineering graduate programs in the Midwest. It features concentrations in software development, software architecture, project management, real-time systems, entrepreneurship & technology leadership. We also offer a minor in Software Engineering in our undergraduate program. Located in the heart of Chicago’s central business district, it supports many dynamic, interdisciplinary research groups and offers an opportunity to forge working relationships with industry. The School of Computing includes nearly 60 full-time faculty, more than 3,000 undergraduate majors and graduate students, and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent by the date of appointment.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2285. For priority consideration, application materials must be received by January 30, 2019.
E-mail Prof. Corin Pitcher at
cpitcher@cs.depaul.edu for additional inquiries.
- Required Documents
- Cover letter
- C.V.
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Three letters of recommendation
Assistant Professor in Cyber-Physical Systems
DePaul University’s School of Computing invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2019.
We seek candidates who have an interest in cyber-physical systems. The candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following: embedded systems, robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and haptics. We welcome candidates with doctorates in CS, CE, EE, Physics, or related fields. Candidates should be committed to excellence in both teaching and research.
Applications should be submitted electronically via
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2237
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For priority consideration, application materials should be received by December 6, 2018.
DePaul's School of Computing is a unit of the College of Computing of and Digital Media, an interdisciplinary college with a broad range of innovative programs including Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Game Development, Human Computer Interaction, Information Security, Data Science, and Software Engineering. Located in the heart of Chicago's central business district, the school is equipped with state of the art research labs, supports many dynamic, interdisciplinary research groups, and offers an opportunity to forge working relationships with industry. The School of Computing includes more than 60 full-time faculty, more than 3,000 undergraduate majors and graduate students, and offers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Assistant or Associate Professor in Graphic Design
The School of Design within the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University invites applications to apply for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in our Graphic Design program, located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Loop. The Graphic Design program is an anchor program in the School of Design, which includes cross-disciplinary programs in User Experience Design, and Game Design. The primary responsibility for all positions is teaching undergraduates, and course development. We are in the process of building graduate degrees in Graphic Design and presently have graduate degrees in Experience Design, Human-centered Design and joint programs with the College of Communication in Digital Communication Media Arts and with the School of Computing in Human Computer Interaction. Other responsibilities will include advising students, curriculum development and strengthening our industry outreach program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
You can learn more about the
Graphic Design program
Ideal candidates for the position will have teaching and creative experience as well as professional experience in the field. MFA, MDes or equivalent, are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for faculty engaged in all aspects of visual design and cross-disciplinary design with a strong anchor in traditional and contemporary design practices. Skills and experience in web/interactive design, kinetic-typography/type-in-motion, and design thinking and research are desired.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2275
Submission Requirements
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Teaching statement/philosophy
- Teaching evaluations by students
- Samples of creative work
- Three letters of recommendation
Faculty Professor in Network Technologies
DePaul University’s School of Computing invites applications for a faculty position in Network Technologies to begin in Fall 2019. Candidates with a PhD will be considered for a tenure-track position. Others will be considered for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty appointment, which is renewable annually, based on performance.
We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate outstanding teaching and deep knowledge in routing and switching, data center technologies, virtualization, cloud technologies, software-defined networks and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. You will also have opportunities to join established research projects in areas that include Internet of Things (IoT), network security, cellular networks, and software-defined networks.
Successful candidates will be part of a highly-recognized and well-established graduate and undergraduate programs in Network Engineering and Security that make use of extensive network laboratory facilities utilizing equipment from Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto and others. Information about our academic programs can be found here:
https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/MSInNetworkEngineeringandManagement.aspx
DePaul’s School of Computing, part of the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), is committed to the teacher-scholar model that supports outstanding teaching and research activities. The School of Computing has a strong track record of supporting interdisciplinary and industry collaborations. With over 60 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, our school offers a PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences, fourteen graduate and nine undergraduate programs that include Network Engineering and Security, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Physical Systems, Human Computer Interaction, and Game Development. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the central business district of Chicago, our college also offers numerous opportunities for industry partnerships.
We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching. Candidates for a tenure-track position must also demonstrate solid research results and the promise of continuing productive research. In addition, candidates will be expected to take a leading role in curriculum development. Additional responsibilities include supervising student projects, developing lab exercises, and fostering collaborations with industry in the Chicago area.
Candidates for this position must have at minimum a Master of Science degree in computer science, network technologies, telecommunications, cloud technologies, or a related field and at least 4 years of professional experience. Candidates for the tenure-track position must also have a PhD degree. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We will give preference to candidates who have advanced industry network certifications and extensive teaching experience. We will also give preference to candidates with a PhD in a related discipline, established research results and a record of successful industry collaborations.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2299
For priority consideration, application material must be received by February 1st, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but no later than March 31st, 2019. For questions please email
gbrewste@depaul.edu.
All applicants should include a teaching statement (2 pages maximum) that details their experiences in teaching and curriculum development, in addition to other application materials. The applicant resume/CV should clearly list all courses in network technologies previously taught. Candidates for a tenure-track position must also include a research statement (2 pages maximum) describing research goals, projects and future work.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Assistant Professor in Production Design/Production
Responsibilities
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Production Design/Production in one of the most innovative and fastest-growing film schools in the country. The School of Cinematic Arts offers a concentration in Production Design for our BFA students, a cross-college degree formed with The Theatre School at DePaul.
The responsibilities of this position will require teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in production design for film and television. The ability to teach courses in film and television production is also desired. All tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain a scholarly profile that aligns with the expectations of tenure and promotion. Additionally, they participate in service within and beyond campus including: attendance at program and departmental meetings, active participation in recruitment efforts, advising students, participation in departmental, college, and university committees, and professional stewardship in the field.
Required Qualifications
Ideal candidates for the positions will have three years of teaching and industry experience. We are actively seeking candidates with cultural diversity competency skills that enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations and cultivate a more inclusive climate for our students, staff, faculty, and the broader community of which DePaul is an integral part.
Minimum Qualifications
- MFA degree (or equivalent) and three years of professional industry experience in film and/or television.
- Excellent diversity competency skills.
- Professional and teaching experience in production design skills such as CAD, drawing, model-making, set construction, and/or scenic painting.
- Professional and teaching experience in additional areas of production.
Special Instructions Summary
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2249
To Apply: Submit the following
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Diversity Competency Statement
- Sample Syllabi for a course you would propose to teach
- Links to Creative Work
- Three letters of reference
Deadline: A review of applications will Jan. 6th, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities, and the Production Program is part of the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). In 2018, SCA was ranked 13th in Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country and named by Variety as one of the top film schools in the world.
In SCA, there are currently over 1000 majors enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary and Animation. Production resources include industry standard camera packages, two green screen stages, a motion capture studio, two sound studios, one television studio, one 4K digital cinema theatre, a lighting and sound stage, grip truck and a two full sound stages at Cinespace Studios. Past visiting artists include directors Lana and Lily Wachowski, Colin Trevorrow, Marc Webb, Tom DeCillo, producer Paula Wagner, filmmaker Werner Herzog, former Disney executive Chuck Viane, and actor Tim Robbins. For more information about the cinema program, please visit
/about/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx
Positions begin fall of 2019. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Instructor in Computer Science
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor. The appointment is for a one academic year term, with full benefits, and is renewable.
We seek a candidate with a commitment to high-quality teaching. The candidate will have additional responsibilities including advising students, curriculum development, and other service to the School. Preference will be given to candidates who have, or are close to having, a PhD in Computer Science or related field as well as teaching experience. The minimum requirement for the position is an MS in Computer Science or closely related discipline. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is contingent upon available budgetary resources.
DePaul’s School of Computing is a unit of the College of Computing of and Digital Media, an interdisciplinary college with a broad range of innovative programs including Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Game Development, Human Computer Interaction, Information Security, Data Science, and Software Engineering. Located in the heart of Chicago’s central business district, the school is equipped with state of the art research labs, supports many dynamic, interdisciplinary research groups, and offers an opportunity to forge working relationships with industry. The School of Computing includes more than 60 full-time faculty, more than 3,000 undergraduate majors and graduate students, and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Applicants should have either an MS in CS with at least 10 years of professional experience or a Ph.D.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2268Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For priority consideration, application materials should be received by January 30, 2019.
Contact Corin Pitcher at
cpitcher@cs.depaul.edu for additional inquiries.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- C.V.
- Teaching statement
- Three letters of recommendation
Instructor in Game Design
Responsibilities
The Game Development program in the School of Design within the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track position with a renewable one-year term to begin in September 2019.
As a member of the Game Design program you would be teaching undergraduate and graduate students the practical skills of game production, as well as mentoring them in innovative approaches to designing meaningful, experimental, artistic, political, and personal games.
Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Loop, the School of Design prides itself on nurturing a diverse body of students to become visionary and interdisciplinary designers. As such we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. DePaul has a commitment to the broader community of Chicago, and our students engage in outreach and social justice projects in collaboration with local high schools, youth centers, libraries, museums, and NGOs. Our ideal candidate looks forward to helping students connect with opportunities to show and develop their work across the city and in collaboration with our sister programs in Gameplay Programming, Graphic Design, Animation, and User Experience Design. You can learn more about the Game Design program here:
www.cdm.depaul.edu/landing/gaming/index.html
Faculty in the School of Design are given many forms of support to develop their careers as scholars and artists. Faculty have access to cutting-edge equipment and lab spaces, including VR and AR production spaces, a makerspace, as well as recording, film, and motion capture studios. The position features well-paid compensation and support for presenting work at festivals and conferences. Colleagues in the Game Design program are dedicated to mutual success and growth, and we are interested in someone who will add new dimensions to our program.
Required Qualifications
A terminal degree such as an MFA or PhD is required for this position. The ideal candidate for the position will have teaching and creative development experience in several of the following areas:
- Prototyping and playtesting
- Scripting
- Level design
- Systems design
- Game narratives
- Experimental game design
- Social justice based game design
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of showing games in festivals, museums, and/or conferences, who has advised student work accepted into festivals. Qualified candidates will have substantial experience teaching and mentoring students, as well as a record of scholarly and creative activity. DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus CDM is interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage audiences in higher education from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Members of all racial, ethnic, ability and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in your field are encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
To apply please submit the following application materials: a cover letter describing your experience and interests; a CV including a list of any publications; a teaching portfolio with a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi and assignments; a design portfolio; a diversity statement; and three letters of reference.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2248
Two tenure-track/tenured positions in Data Science/Computer Science
DePaul University’s School of Computing invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, beginning in Fall 2019. We will consider applicants at all ranks (i.e. Assistant, Associate and Full Professor) whose work is focused on data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. We value applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research; applicants for the Associate or Full level must demonstrate an established record in research.
Successful candidates will be part of a highly recognized and well established data science program, created in 2010 and currently enrolling more than 250 students. Refer to our webpage for more detail:
www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/MS-in-Data-Science.aspx.
DePaul’s School of Computing, part of the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), is committed to the teacher-scholar model that supports outstanding teaching and research activities. The School of Computing has a strong track record of supporting interdisciplinary and industry collaborations. With over 60 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 students, our school offers a PhD Program in Computer and Information Sciences, fourteen graduate and nine undergraduate programs that include Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Physical Systems, Human Computer Interaction, and Game Development. Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago, our college also offers numerous opportunities for industry partnerships.
Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; establishing a strong research program; supervising undergraduates, M.S. and Ph.D. students to conduct research; and contributing through student advising and service to the university community.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have a PhD or equivalent. Applicants should be actively engaged in research and have teaching experience in computer science, data science, applied artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or computational statistics. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
We encourage candidates who are interested in opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research. We have active and well-established research groups in multidisciplinary areas that include biomedical informatics, recommender systems, data visualization, and web data mining. Additionally, our faculty have a strong track record of leading research programs and pedagogical collaborations outside of the School of Computing, including in marketing, computational finance, cyber-physical systems, biomedical informatics, health care, cybersecurity and learning analytics.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- C.V.
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Three letters of recommendation
For priority consideration, application materials must be received by December 1st, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled but no later than March 31st, 2019. For questions please email
dssearch@depaul.edu.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2229
Professor of Practice position in Data Science
DePaul University’s School of Computing invites applications for a Professor of Practice to begin in Fall 2019. The non-tenure track faculty appointment is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate outstanding teaching and a strong interest in data science education. The position of Professor of Practice will be affiliated with DePaul’s Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Center, a multidisciplinary center bringing together faculty, students and private organizations that are interested in data science. As a Professor of Practice, you will have opportunities to join well-established research groups in areas that include biomedical informatics, recommender systems, data visualization, and web data mining. Our faculty have a strong track record of leading research programs and pedagogical collaborations outside of the School of Computing, including in marketing, computational finance, cyber-physical systems, biomedical informatics, health care, cybersecurity and learning analytics. We will consider applicants whose work focuses on data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Successful candidates will be part of a highly-recognized and well-established data science program that was created in 2010 and is currently enrolling more than 250 graduate students. Refer to our webpage for more detail:
www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/MS-in-Data-Science.aspx
DePaul’s School of Computing, part of the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), is committed to the teacher-scholar model that supports outstanding teaching and research activities. The School of Computing has a strong track record of supporting interdisciplinary and industry collaborations. With over 60 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, our school offers a PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences, fourteen graduate and nine undergraduate programs that include Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Physical Systems, Human Computer Interaction, and Game Development. Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago, our college also offers numerous opportunities for industry partnerships.
Responsibilities
We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data science, as a Professor of Practice you will be expected to take a leading role in curriculum development. Additional responsibilities include supervising graduate students in data science projects and fostering collaborations with industry through the DePaul Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Center.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have at minimum a Master of Science degree in data science, computer science or related field and 3-5 years of professional experience in data science. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
We will give preference to candidates who have a PhD in a discipline related to data science, are committed to teaching excellence, and have a record of successful industry collaborations.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- C.V.
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Three letters of recommendation
Special Instructions
For priority consideration, application material must be received by December 1st, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled but no later than March 31st, 2019. For questions please email
dssearch@depaul.edu.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2228
Professional Lecturer in Screenwriting
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for full-time, non-tenure-track positions in writing for television and/or web series. The School of Cinematic Arts is one of the most innovative and fastest-growing film schools in the nation, offering an MFA in Genre and Drama Writing, an MFA in Comedy Writing created in partnership with The Second City, and BFA concentrations in screenwriting, comedy filmmaking, and (web series) showrunning.
The responsibilities of this position will require teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in screenwriting, writing for television, and/or web series. All full-time faculty are expected to develop and maintain a professional creative profile. Additionally, service within and beyond campus is expected, including: attendance at program and departmental meetings, active participation in recruitment efforts, advising students, participation in departmental, college, and university committees, and professional stewardship in the field.
Ideal candidates would have a graduate degree and at least three years of teaching and professional screenwriting experience. We are actively seeking candidates with cultural diversity competency skills that enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations and cultivate a more inclusive climate for our students, staff, faculty, and the broader community of which DePaul is an integral part.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate degree and/or extensive professional writing experience in film and/or television.
- Excellent diversity competency skills.
- Teaching experience in writing for film, television, and/or web series.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2294
Submit the following
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Diversity Competency Statement (Other Document)
- Sample Syllabi for a course you would propose to teach
- Writing Samples
- Three letters of reference
Deadline: A review of applications will Jan. 6th, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities, and the Screenwriting Program is part of the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). In 2018, SCA was ranked 13th in Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country and named by Variety as one of the top film schools in the world.
In SCA, there are currently over 1000 majors enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Animation. Production resources include industry standard camera packages, two green screen stages, a motion capture studio, two sound studios, one television studio, one 4K digital cinema theater, a lighting and sound stage, grip truck and a two full sound stages at Cinespace Studios. Each year the screenwriting program hosts The Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference, whose guests have included Meg LaFauve, Stephany Folsom, Lucy Alibar, Steve Levitan, Howard Rodman, Tom Schulman, Aaron Rahsaan Tomas, and Rafael Augustín among many others. We also take a cohort of students to the Austin Film Festival’s Screenwriting Conference each year. For more information about our film school, please visit our website:
http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx
Positions begin fall of 2019. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Professional Lecturer in Information Technology
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2019. The appointment is initially for one academic year and is renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance. We seek a candidate with a commitment to high-quality teaching particularly in the area of web development. Job responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and committee service.
Candidates should either have (1) an MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related area or (2) a BS or MS degree with significant professional, technical, and teaching experience.
Candidates are sought that have expertise and experience in at least one of these technologies related to web development: web frameworks, front end development, mobile development, cloud computing, web services, and DevOps.
The School of Computing is part of DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM). It is located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the central business district of Chicago and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs including Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Game Development, and Information Security.
DePaul students come from many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting. Thus CDM is interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, such as women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
Apply at
https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/2303
For priority consideration, application materials must be received by March 15, 2019; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include CV, statement of teaching interests, a cover letter, and three letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s teaching qualifications or potential. Contact Steve Jost,
sjost@cdm.depaul.edu for additional inquiries.