Description
Beginning
August 2021
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 16 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. Ongoing commitment to creative work/scholarship in the profession is
expected.
Active participation in faculty, department, and college service 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 2021. 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
- Ability to teach introductory 2D Design or Drawing
courses
- Experience with Zbrush
- Experience with animation, rigging, animatics, story
and character development, storyboarding, descriptive drawing and film
theory
- Experience with Nuke
- Teaching experience
(Special Instructions to Applicants)
Required materials include
cover letter incorporating experiences that address the position
requirements; 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.
Apply
on-line https://ringling.simplehire.com
Ringling
College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer