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Assistant Teaching Professor

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The Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University invites applications for faculty positions in the Digital Media Department to teach courses in Animation and Visual Effects. Teaching responsibilities for this one year appointment begin September 2017 and conclude in June of 2018. It is currently planned that successful candidates will participate in a follow-up search process to fill ongoing, full-time, teaching and tenure-track faculty appointments. 

Drexel is a private university committed to research with real-world applications. The university has over 25,000 students in 12 colleges and schools and offers approximately 200 degree programs. Drexel has one of the largest and best known cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,200 co-op employers. Drexel is located on Philadelphia's Avenue of Technology in the University City District. Philadelphia is a hub of academic, cultural, and historical resources. Its amazing rebirth earned it 3rd place in the NY Times list of "52 Places to Go in 2015." In 2016 Philly was named the #1 place to visit by the Lonely Planet and recently named as the 2nd Best City to Visit in 2017 by US News and World Reports. Philadelphia is also the nation's sixth largest metropolitan region. 

The Digital Media Department is housed in Drexel's Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, one of the Universities' 12 schools and colleges. The Westphal College offers sixteen undergraduate and five graduate programs in media, design and the performing arts, a number of which are nationally ranked, to over 2,100 students. The Department is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018 and is home to a vibrant creative and research culture in diverse areas including digital animation, visual effects, virtual heritage, motion capture, virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive design, game design. Courses are taught in small studio settings, featuring hands-on learning and an award-winning faculty of industry practitioners who emphasize the use of the latest technologies. For more information about the College or the Animation & Visual Effects Program please visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal and http://digm.drexel.edu/acelab  

The successful candidate should hold an advanced degree in a related field, although a Bachelor's degree, along with significant and exemplary professional experience, will be considered. 

A minimum of five years professional experience in an animation and visual effects related industry, and college-level teaching experience is highly desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates who have in-depth knowledge and skills in areas including, but not limited to, story telling, principles of design, composition, digital animation, rendering and procedural effects. Successful applicants will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  

Responsibilities include teaching eight courses per year over three terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) covering introductory to advanced topics across the undergraduate and graduate programs, in addition to student mentoring; pursuit of research, scholarship, and creative work; curriculum development; and service at collegiate and university levels.  

Evaluation of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis with applications accepted until September 1, 2017. Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, and a brief statement describing your teaching interests. Letters of reference will be requested from candidates who are invited for a campus interview. Electronic submissions in PDF format are required. To be considered, please apply for one of our open positions at DrexelJobs.com
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Drexel University offers an attractive benefits package including tuition remission, a generous retirement package with matching funds (up to 11 percent) and an opportunity to join a talented team of professionals directly helping the University achieve its record growth and quality reputation. 

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our website to view all University Policies and Workplace Postings. Direct link to apply to this posting: 
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Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background investigation. 

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