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.
Ringling
College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer