Description
The Cleveland Institute of
Art is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time ranked faculty
position as Assistant /Associate Professor in the Animation department. Qualified candidates should have a professional
background working in a studio environment with a minimum of five years’
experience in 3D animation. Preferred candidate will be expected to teach
courses in 3D character animation and be open to working in emerging practices, including
immersive technology. The Animation department at the Cleveland Institute of
Art is known internationally for its
faculty, alumni and visiting artists. The department recently moved into a new
facility featuring a suite of labs filled with industry standard hardware and
software. The department has dedicated Cintiqs, high-end machines, VR & AR
headsets, and a stop-motion room. It has access to a motion-capture system,
green screen & lighting studio, a sound recording room and a render farm. The Animation major offers a
comprehensive program that masters industry standard techniques in animation
with an emphasis on storytelling.
Skills
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Proficiency
with the Autodesk Entertainment suite and Zbrush
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Familiarity
with technical art pipelines in animation
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Experience teaching and/or
mentoring in 3D animated productions
Qualifications
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A demo
reel that demonstrates knowledge and understanding in character acting and
animation principles
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Interest
and/or experience working in emerging technology such as AR and VR
·
A team player committed to building and maintaining
a professional work environment
·
Strong network of contacts with
other professionals, agencies and employers
·
Knowledge of history and theory of animation,
digital media and visual culture.
Position requirements:
MFA or equivalent level of
professional experience within the animation or gaming industry and a record of
professional work and achievement.
Additional experience preferred: college-level teaching, curriculum
development, course management, communication, organization of teaching materials
(lectures, handouts, projects, initiatives, and student resources), leadership,
internship/industry/education connection and collaboration skills and project
management. The successful candidate will be involved in external
community-based projects, internships and/or client based work. The candidate
must be willing to help bring in opportunities for CIA students, develop
partnerships, and foster relationships with external resources.
All
full-time, ranked faculty members are expected to participate in departmental
and school-wide committees, curriculum development, advising of undergraduate
students and assessment of programs.
Application
requirements:
Applicants must submit the following:
1. Cover
letter summarizing experience and credentials
2. Curriculum
Vitae
3. 10-15
digital files representing your creative work
4. Current
Demo reel (up to two minutes; must include a demo reel breakdown)
5. 10-15
digital files of student/mentored work if applicable.
6. Annotated
list/descriptions for both personal and student files
7. Statement
of teaching philosophy, focused on Animation (one page maximum)
8.
Contact information for three professional
references
·
All application materials must be submitted
in a single pdf file in the order listed (1-8). Limit pdf file size to 10MB or
less and label the file as follows: last name_first name_ANIM2019. Examples of
video/animation/motion graphics must be listed as hyperlinks within pdf file
and link to portfolio web sites or video sharing sites such as Vimeo. Do not
email video or .exe files
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Applicants are required to set up an account
on Slideroom.com (free) to submit complete application file to: www.cia.edu/animationfacultysearch
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Questions can be directed to Rachel Sauber,
Office of Academic Affairs, rasauber@cia.edu
Position begins July 2020.
Review of applications is scheduled to begin immediately and will
continue until January 1st. 2020. All applicants will be notified of their
status by February 1st.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Academic transcripts and background check
authorization will be required for finalists.
The Institute offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
package. Rank and compensation are
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's
leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the
college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, and produces
graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, contemporary craftsmen, and
educators.
CIA is committed to leadership and vision in all forms
of visual arts education with 15 majors in the arts, crafts, integrated media,
and design. CIA delivers faculty mentorship, studio and academic rigor, cutting
edge curriculum, and state-of-the-art facilities. By the time they graduate,
all CIA students participate in Engaged Practice learning—professional projects
involving collaboration with external partners. CIA is uniquely well-positioned
among world-class colleges and universities, museums and galleries, parks,
gardens, hospitals, and major partners in industry. The campus is in the heart
of Cleveland’s culturally rich University Circle neighborhood, home to Case
Western Reserve University; Cleveland Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art
Cleveland; Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland Museum of Natural History; Western
Reserve Historical Society; Cleveland Botanical Garden; and Severance Hall,
home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Cuyahoga County provides generous public
funding for the arts and supports hundreds of arts and cultural organizations.
Mission: To nurture the intellectual, artistic and professional
development of students and community members through rigorous visual arts and
design education.
Vision: To advance culture, community and global quality of
life.
The Cleveland Institute of
Art is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to building
and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, and to
the principles that promote inclusion.
Visit our website at: www.cia.edu