Job Details
3D Animation Faculty (Multiple Positions)
3D Animation Faculty (Multiple Positions)
Computer Animation Department
Full-Time Faculty Appointment with Benefits
Ringling College of Art and Design
The Computer Animation Department is seeking qualified candidates for faculty members to teach 3D computer animation, which also requires experience in modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and compositing in the 3D environment. Included among the Duties and Responsibilities of this position are teaching students the production skills necessary to create, texture, rig, animate, 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 staying current in the field 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 2025. 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, animation, lighting and compositing.
- Strong knowledge and practice of the principles of animation.
- 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.
(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.
General questions regarding the job application process may be emailed to aamail@ringling.edu.
For more information and to apply online, please visit: https://www.ringling.edu/hr/
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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