Creative Heads, Inc. is hiring: Assist. Professor Of Film, Animation And New Med

University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida - United States

Assistant Professor Of Film, Animation And New Media

Description

Position Details

The Department of Film, Animation, and New Media within the College of Arts & Letters at The University of Tampa seeks a dynamic candidate with diverse teaching expertise for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2024.

The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher who holds an MFA or other relevant terminal degree in animation or a related field, with teaching/research interests in 3D and 2D animation teaching and practice.

Qualified applicants should be proficient in 3D modeling and animation, using industry standard tools (Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, etc); should maintain interest and skill in other animation traditions such as 2D, stop motion, experimental forms, etc; and must be excellent teachers, engaged in fostering both creative training and technical skills development in students.

Other desired skills may include any of the following: skills in rigging for animation in 3D; experience with motion capture; 3D sculpting; 3D lighting and virtual camera; compositing and digital effects; interest in game development and gaming environments (such as Unreal or Unity); and/or interest in virtual production.

Required Attachments

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Artist Portfolio
4. References
5. Teaching Statement and Student Samples may be requested

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting 140-character tweets to enduring works of classic literature.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at the time of application submission.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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