Description
Beginning August 2022
Computer Animation Department
3D Faculty
Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
The Computer Animation Department is a nationally-respected program, which provides a rigorous
professional education for our students. A highly-collaborative teaching
environment merges the aesthetic of feature film with today’s most current
technology. Computer Animation majors are professionally-focused on the
animated feature film industry with linear narrative stories. Students in the
Computer Animation major have won 17 student Academy Awards© and have had their
work in Siggraph’s Electronic Theater 30 times.
Facilities:
Ringling College’s Computer Animation Department is located in a 20,000
square foot facility. The facility is designed to replicate a professional
studio environment, and boasts the highest-end state-of-the-art computer
laboratories and a 20,000-core render farm. A full-time Institutional
Technology staff supports the Department.
The Position: The Computer Animation Department is seeking qualified candidates
for a faculty member to teach 3D computer animation, which requires expertise
in, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and compositing in the 3D
environment using high-end resources. Included among the Duties and
Responsibilities of this position are teaching students the production
skills necessary to create, texture, light, and render 3D assets. Primary responsibilities
are teaching within a structure of three courses or nine credits per semester
using high-end resources. Ongoing
commitment to creative work/scholarship in the profession is expected. Active participation in faculty, department, and committee duties
is required.
This is a full-time appointment with benefits.
The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and
experience. The anticipated start date is August 2022. The College has a
supportive, collegial faculty, a curriculum that strongly values excellence and
a robust support system dedicated to using the most current technology.
(Minimum Qualifications) Include evidence of:
- Either a Master’s degree in
Animation, Illustration, or a related field, OR a 4-year
professional degree in art or design and equivalent experience, training
and expertise with an appropriate record of professional achievement in
the field.
- Ability to teach modeling,
texturing, lighting, and compositing.
- Strong knowledge and practice
of the principles of animation.
- 3-D modeling experience with
Maya.
- Strong interpersonal and
collaborative skills.
- A strong understanding of
filmic language and composition for both large and small screen.
- Dedication to providing quality
instruction.
(Preferred Qualifications) Include evidence of:
- A MFA or other terminal degree
in the field.
- Experience with Zbrush.
- Experience with animation,
rigging, animatics, story and character development, storyboarding,
descriptive drawing and film theory.
- Experience with Nuke.
(Special Instructions to Applicants)
Required
materials include cover letter, resume or CV with employment and education
history, contact information of three references (names, titles, email,
and telephone numbers), examples of personal work, and an unofficial transcript
copy of the most relevant degree. Student work examples may also be submitted.
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed. Official
transcripts will be required upon hire. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For portfolio, you have the option to upload
electronic documents/images, up to 5 MB, or a URL.
General questions regarding the job application
process may be emailed to aamail@ringling.edu.
Apply on-line https://ringling.simplehire.com
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity
Employer