Animation - Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor of Animation
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Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Moorhead, MN

Job Type

Tenure Track/Probationary (IFO)

Job Number

1905P

Closing

1/7/2019 11:59 PM Central

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•    Primary responsibility for teaching 2D and 3D computer animation courses, which include Maya, 3D Modeling. 3D Animation, Animation Studio, Motion Graphics, and Animation Senior Seminar •    Additional teaching responsibilities based on professional background and expertise •    Foster the development of department curriculum and the Animation major within the context of a School of Media Arts & Design •    Work collaboratively with IT and other colleagues to keep lab, software, hardware and facilities up to date with Animation technology •    Active participation in scholarly /creative projects and professional organizations is expected •    Other responsibilities include mentoring students and student projects, assisting with student organizations, student academic advising. and service to the department, university and community.
 * Responsibilities
 * •    Teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester

•    M.F.A. and/or terminal degree in Animation or related discipline (MFA could be in progress at time of applying but would need to be completed by the Aug 2019 start date) •    Experience teaching animation courses •    Area of specialization in 2D and 3D computer animation •    Experience with multiple workflows and software ( ex: Maya, 3DS Max, After Effects, Cinema 4D) •    Expertise in animation principles, aesthetics and theory •    Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns
 * Qualifications
 * Required:

Preferred: •    Experience teaching undergraduate animation coursework •    Experience teaching traditional stop-motion animation techniques •    Ability to teach courses such as Animation History and Studies in Animation •    Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse learning and working environment •    Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence •    Active involvement in creative research, exhibition or commercial work •    Grant writing expertise •    Demonstrated commitment to community and university service


 * Application Information & Deadline
 * Applicants are required to submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, creative work samples of 3 completed animated projects, resume/vita, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three current references. Including samples of student work is preferred. Finalist will be expected to present classroom teaching demonstration and a presentation of scholarly /creative research. Please submit completed application by January 7, 2019.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

For questions, please contact: Donald S. Clark. School of Media Arts & Design, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Ave. S., Moorhead, MN 56563; Ph: 218-477-4624; email: clarkdo@mnstate.edu