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VCU School of the Arts in Qatar (www.qatar.vcu.edu)
Interior Design Faculty - Digital Imaging Specialist
Position # 1740

The Department of Interior Design, the first and only CIDA accredited program outside the USA and Canada, is recruiting for a digital imaging specialist that will contribute to a culture of learning. The successful candidate will work in a team oriented small-school environment with practicing, experienced and dedicated educators. Teaching duties include effective course development and teaching at the undergraduate level: digital visual imaging, interior design studio, construction documents and building systems. All faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation in curriculum development, support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional creative research, participation in faculty governance, service and student advising. Opportunities for regional and international collaboration abound.

Benefits: The position offers a competitive international salary and benefits including housing, tuition assistance for dependent children, an annual travel allowance to a home of record, and support for research. The typical teaching load is 15 semester credits per year with opportunities to teach summer courses.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a terminal degree in interior design or a related field or equivalent experience with an expertise in the use and teaching of 3-d visualization, modeling, rendering, and presentation techniques with Autodesk, Viz, 3-d Max, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Successful candidates will have a willingness to stay current in digital applications for interior design. Proficiency in hand sketching, perspective drawing and presentation techniques, design theory and applications, building systems and construction documents are desired. A documented record of accomplishment in teaching, research and/or professional practice is required.

Application Process: Qualified design applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCU Qatar should submit two complete applications including: letters of interest with a resume, 12-15 examples of personal work and 12-15 examples of student's work, official transcripts, and the names of three references to: John DeMao, Associate Dean for Qatar, VCU School of the Arts, PO Box 842519, 325 N. Harrison Street-Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23284-2519 and Dr. Charles Bleick, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, VCU School of the Arts in Qatar, PO Box 8095, Doha, Qatar. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent simultaneously to: jdemao@vcu.edu and to cbleick@qatar.vcu.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2008.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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