Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 College: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department: Theatre Arts
Salary Salary: Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full TimePosition Description:
The Grant Wood Fellowship (https:// grantwood.uiowa.edu/fellowship) program at The University of Iowa, which supports one-year fellowships in the arts, is currently seeking a candidate appointed through the department of Theatre Arts with a specialty in interdisciplinary digital media in live performance. We seek applications from emerging to mid-career artists who are engaged in creating theatrical experiences/performances through the use of incorporating video, projections, and new/emerging technologies in bold and exciting ways to engage audiences for the twenty first century. The fellow will promote diversity and interdisciplinarity in teaching, research, and creative work.
Fellows Receive:
An appointment as a Grant Wood Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre Arts
$40,000 salary plus benefits
Office in the Theatre Building at the University of Iowa
Furnished housing (in the off-campus Grant Wood Art Colony. Families are eligible for housing.)
Shared studio space (minimum of 20 hours per week) in newly created Motion Capture/VR Studio & performance space that includes:
26 camera, 20'x36' Optitrack/Motive 3 motion capture studio
9 camera mobile Optitrack motion capture system
Inertia motion capture suits
VR and live performance integration via Quest 2 and pro headsets
Media server integrations with Disguise, Watchout, Pandoras Box, Pixera, Isadora, and Qlab
Unreal Engine and Unity integrations
Content creation and render computers
Laser projectors, live cameras, camera switchers, professional video production and post-production equipment and software, professional audio equipment
Two hours per week of dedicated staff support from the Digital Media Specialist for research with advanced technologies conducted in the Motion Capture/VR Studio
Access to greenscreen studios
Access to sound recording studios
Fellowship Recipient Responsibilities
Teach one course each semester (two courses total). Depending on the candidate's strengths and area of specialization they may teach:
Fall: Producing/Directing Digital Video or Installations and Interactive Performance or Special Topics course in Digital Media and Live Performance
Spring: Video for Performance (projection design 101) or Performance, Art, and New Technologies in Society, or Special Topics course in Digital Media and Live Performance
Present at least one public performance of their research and/or design projections/digital media for one play in the Department of Theatre Arts mainstage season.
Provide one public lecture of their research at the Stanley Museum of Art.
Participate in public engagement activities (e.g., educational programming, collaboration with local arts organizations, activities with local community, etc.)
Collaboration with students and faculty within the Department of Theatre Arts and the Public Digital Arts certificate program. This collaboration could include research, creative scholarship, guest lectures in other courses, presentations for certificate students, or advising a certificate capstone project, etc.
Fellows are required to maintain residence in the Grant Wood Art Colony.
Applications must include:
A cover letter indicating interest, qualifications, teaching experience, and creative practice.
Professional resume or curriculum vita.
A diversity, equity, and inclusion statement.
A representative sample of the applicant's work (for example, link to digital materials, website).
Contact information for three professional references.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
The University of Iowa has a historic commitment to the arts. The Department of Theatre Arts is one of the oldest and most respected theatre programs in the country. We offer students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate BA degree or an MFA degree with an emphasis in acting, directing, design, playwriting, dramaturgy, or stage management. The Public Digital Arts Certificate provides students with the skills they need to apply cutting edge technologies and multiple media platforms to new forms of artistic expression
New work and collaboration are the hallmarks of our department. For more than 90 years, we have supported the development of new plays by students, faculty, and distinguished guests. We recognize that every play, whether new or old, is brought to life through the complex collaborative effort of a writer, director, dramaturg, designers, actors, stage managers, and technicians. In order to support this process, we seek to create an atmosphere of passion for the art and generosity of spirit.
The Iowa City/Coralville area has a population of about 75,000 and is a cultural center with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its public schools, libraries, and health care facilities are rated as outstanding.
Education Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in digital media, new/emerging technologies, interactive media, and/or video/projection for live performance.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students and colleagues of diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds in a performing arts capacity, providing a training ground and opportunities for experiential learning.
Desirable Qualifications:
University level teaching experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with large format video projection, live video, and media servers such as Disguise, Isadora, Touch Designer, Pixera, or Pandoras Box software.
Video production/filmmaking experience.
Experience and/or interest with experimenting with virtual, augmented, or mixed reality, including Unity, Unreal, Notch, or 3DS Max software.
Experience and/or interest with motion capture technologies such as OptiTrack or Vicon and/or inertia motion capture suit technologies such as Perception Nueron, Rokoko or Realsense suits.
Experience working on productions in an academic setting, preferably in a higher education setting.
Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest DEI Statement Sample of Artist Work
Number of References: 3
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Contact InformationContact: Melia R Pieper Clas-Clas Administration Schaeffer Hall 20 East Washington Street 240 SH Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL: https: // theatre.uiowa.edu/
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Institutional Equity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
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