Assistant Professor - Animation Studio Job at Adelphi in Village of Garden City

Job Department/School College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Art and Art History at Adelphi University invites applications for a new tenure-track position in Animation, beginning Fall 2025. Applicants should possess a Master of Fine Arts degree or other appropriate terminal degree in the designated medium or have commensurate experience in the field. The rank will be Assistant Professor.

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of new technologies, experience in 2D and 3D animation, a strong background in character animation and visual storytelling and will be able to lead our animation minor and support both our video game minor and our digital offerings. They will have some experience teaching at the University level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The successful candidate for this position will teach courses in their area of expertise and be expected to contribute to a rotation of core courses in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
2. Courses this candidate will be expected to teach may include, but are not limited to, introductory through advanced animation (e.g., 2D/3D animation), storyboarding, character design, topics courses in the history of animation and foundations.
3. We are interested in candidates who are dedicated to excellent teaching and are committed to engaging students with diverse backgrounds, academic interests, and learning styles.
4. The department seeks an animation practitioner who has both experience in commercial animation and/or game design and a proven ongoing commitment to independent artistic creation within the field. They will demonstrate an appreciation of independent animation both past and present and have an interest in encouraging original approaches to the medium and visual narrative.
5. For tenure and promotion, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active artistic practice resulting in presentations at the national and/or international level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicants should possess a Master of Fine Arts degree or other appropriate terminal degree in the designated medium or have commensurate experience in the field.

APPLICATION:

Candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the position (2-3 pages)
2. A teaching statement (1-2 pages)
3. An artist’s statement (1-2 pages)
4. Teaching evaluations and/or observations
5. Three references (NOTE: letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage, and once they are solicited referees will need to supply them within three weeks)
6. A portfolio of recent work; including examples of 2D/3D animation, character animation, original character designs, storyboards, presentation pieces and original work in either animated filmmaking or game design.

For full consideration applications should be received by November 22, 2024.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $79,000 - $81,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University is a community of educators, learners and creators committed to advancing the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, global citizenship and sustainability.

Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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