Description
Position Description
The Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (Bass
School) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the
position of Assistant Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) in 2D Animation.
The Bass School is a multidisciplinary academic research school with
leading-edge programs in animation, games, visual and performing arts. We seek
candidates with a record of accomplishment in the animation industry to join
our faculty.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience
in the animation industry with a focus in either design and/or story. A strong
emphasis is placed on candidates who have expertise in a professional setting
in one or more of the following: background design, storyboarding, character
design, story design, 2D animation. The ideal candidate will have experience in
film and/or television and be available to begin in January 2024.
Essential duties include teaching four courses in the fall
semester and four courses in the spring semester at the undergraduate level
(with the possibility of graduate level courses), mentoring undergraduate and
graduate students, and contributing to public-facing programming.
The appointment commences in spring 2024.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Applicants must have at
least an associate’s degree in animation or a related academic discipline along
with significant industry experience. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative,
engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of
backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high
quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range
of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: MFA or PhD in animation
or a related academic discipline along with relevant industry experience (10
years or more).
Animation and Games
The Animation and Games Area at The University
of Texas at Dallas is one of the top programs in the state of Texas. We are
ranked as the #1 Game Design program and the #2 Animation program in the state
according to the Princeton Review. Our program has 17 full-time faculty members
with numerous film, television, and game credits that have garnered many awards
including the Academy Awards, BAFTA’s, Annie Awards, Esports Game of the Year,
and others. Our state-of-the-art labs give students and faculty the opportunity
to learn and engage in research across all aspects of animation and games
whether their interests lie in 3D, 2D, Motion Capture, VR, AR, and anything
else they can imagine.
The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts,
Humanities, and Technology is a community of scholars, artists, and creative
practitioners defined by their creativity, critical thinking, and
cross-cultural understanding. Within the context of a Carnegie R1 doctoral
research institution, the Bass School fosters the fluid movement
between traditional disciplines and cutting-edge experimental investigation of
emerging technologies. We prepare students with the skills to craft exceptional
work, the ambition to take on new challenges, and the critical thinking to make
a difference in a globally connected world.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following via the
online application:
- Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and
qualifications for the position.
- Statement of teaching philosophy describing their
conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching
and assessment methods, and how their teaching
practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Full contact information for at least three academic or
professional references.
Priority will be given to completed
applications received by 12/1/2024. Reviews will continue until the position is
filled or the search is closed on 1/1/2024.
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a
top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing
metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and
graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our
student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and
a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate
students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating
seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation
(2021 TICAS report).
UT
Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community
whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in
a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and
perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where
members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and
encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The
University
has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement
and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include
a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation
facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee
Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to
help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access
ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich
with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and
semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so
much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to
explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and
school districts and with the Richardson
Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation,
entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational,
living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and
inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits
unlawful discrimination against
a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.