Description
The Department of Film and Media Arts invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in Animation. The
Department is seeking candidates with the potential for exceptional research
and excellence in teaching, who will actively contribute to the diversity of
viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, experiences and practices of the faculty and
students in the field of animation.
We are seeking candidates whose primary medium is animation. The ideal
candidate will have expertise in the discourses of animation aesthetics and
media specificities; knowledge of 2D and 3D animation production; familiarity
with the histories and current practices of animation, as well as of the
broader field of contemporary media arts. The candidate should be able to teach
a variety of beginning and advanced undergraduate studio courses, such as 2D
computer animation, 3D computer animation, special effects, post-production and
compositing, animation in VR/AR and mobile devices, and animation in
videogames. The candidates are also expected to develop senior and
graduate-level studio and seminar courses in animation. Anticipated start date
is July 1, 2019.
Minimum Requirements:
• MFA, PhD, or relevant terminal degree in related area.
• Demonstrate expertise in animation as defined broadly to include applied and
conceptual issues and practices with fluency in both 2D and 3D computer
animation.
• Demonstrate an active peer-reviewed screening, distribution and/or exhibition
record.
• Demonstrate ability to teach a variety of animation courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives and ability to work
across various media fields within the Department.
• Sophisticated knowledge in contemporary and historical issues and theory of
animated images; innovative visual thinking in both traditional and digital
processes;
• Experience working within a Film and Media Arts department (or related
department) situated within a R1 institution, and a reflection of this in
teaching pedagogies and research/creative works.
Applications must include the following:
1) Curriculum vitae.
2) Statement of Teaching@
3) Statement of Research/Creative Work*
4) Portfolio or Demo Reel
5) Three letters of recommendation
@Include pedagogy of teaching technology and animation concepts, ideas of
curriculum design in animation, as well as a brief description of proposed
courses to teach and courses intended to develop.
*Creative work should be submitted entirely in the digital form with a PDF
breakdown sheet that includes title, date, duration, links (when applicable),
media, a brief description of each work, and list of peer-reviewed venues in
which the work has appeared. For video installation or performance
documentation, video files or online links to excerpts are appropriate. For
websites, please include navigation instructions to the specific works you want
considered by the committee, as well as the PDF breakdown sheet as described
above.
Applications should be submittted to the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/71130
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer
and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion,
sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person
with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities,
women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are
encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants,
upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon
request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided
to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s
nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability
accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in
settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong
commitment to improving access to higher education for historically
underrepresented students.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems
(“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a
benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll
in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a
benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are
receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits
Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770
or (800)695-4877 or the University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for
information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal
background check and/or drug screen.