Description
Moore Mission Statement
Moore
College of Art & Design is dedicated to excellence in art and design.
Founded in 1848, Moore is the first and only visual arts college for women in
the United States. Through its undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for
women and its coeducational Graduate Studies programs, Moore cultivates
creativity, promotes scholarship and prepares its students for professional
careers in the arts by emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving,
risk-taking, and strong communication skills. Moore is dedicated to producing
graduates that distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields.
Position Summary
Moore
College of Art & Design seeks a candidate for a Full-Time Assistant
Professor in the Animation and Game Arts (AGA) department with an emphasis in
2D Animation starting in the Fall of 2023. Salary and rank are commensurate
with experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement with Moore
Federation of Teachers.
Minimum
Qualifications:
A successful candidate for
AGA would be a person who has a passion for animation and games, a passion
for teaching, and creates a supportive and caring classroom environment for
students. Evidence of professional activity and experience is expected. In your
cover letter please address the qualifications below, indicate the
areas you are most qualified to teach, and any additional skills that you
may have.
Required
·
Applicant
must hold an M.F.A. degree in Animation, Game Arts, Interactive Media, or
related field by August 2020 or have relevant professional experience.
·
Applicants
must be knowledgeable in the following software: Adobe Creative Cloud
(Photoshop, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Preferred
·
2 years of
college-level teaching
·
Experience
with 3D animation software such as Blender or Maya
·
Experience
with game engines such as Unreal or Unity
·
Experience
in ToonBoom, Dragon Frame
·
Experience
with and participation in Animation Film Festivals circuit
·
Public Event
Planning
·
Curriculum
Development
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Teach undergraduate
courses in campus-based learning environments on a regularly scheduled basis
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Report
student attendance and grading electronically on a regular basis
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Prepare
course materials and an accurate syllabus for each class each semester
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Maintain
high expectations of students while providing a supportive and inclusive
environment
·
Ability
to use classroom technology such as projectors, SmartBoards, and
department-specific software and/or hardware if needed (ex: 3-D printer, laser
cutter, engraver, digital embroidery machines, photography and lighting
equipment, etc.)
·
Properly
alert your department chair of illness and need for substitution