Job Description:
Job Title
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Animation and Visual
Effects, Non-Tenure Track, August 2022
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Department
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Location
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Category
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Status
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Digital
Media Art Center
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Orange
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Faculty
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Full-time
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General Information
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Chapman University
seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in animation and visual
effects for its nationally recognized
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts beginning August 2022.
Chapman University
is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and
graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s
most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction
held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #124th
among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2022). Our
faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and
world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Dodge College
of Film and Media Arts. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education,
we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and
faculty. Dodge College is ranked #4 in the nation among film schools by The
Hollywood Reporter. More information about the university and Dodge College
is available at https://www.chapman.edu/dodge/index.aspx.
Chapman University
is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, and ongoing
engagement with diversity and inclusion in people. We create an environment
for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty and are committed
to strengthening our culture represented by the multi-ethnic opportunities
drawn from the marketplace. The University is dedicated to enhancing
diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More
information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.
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Qualifications
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MFA or other
terminal degree in film, animation, vfx, games, computer science, or a
related field is preferred but not
essential. Or significant relevant professional experience in animation
production.
We invite
applications from outstanding candidates with diverse research and teaching
perspectives based on non-traditional
educational backgrounds.
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The ideal candidate
will have professional and teaching experience in
one or more areas: 2D and/or 3D animation production;
modeling, rigging and
lighting; visual effects production; game design/development; motion capture,
AR/VR and/or Pre- Production Art.
Required
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Professional
industry experience in film, television, games
or related industries
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Proven effective
track record of teaching at college level (minimum two years).
Preferred
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MFA
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Expertise
in and ability to teach software and
other tools currently used in animation production
- 3D/CG animation
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Experience
in Animation Production with one or more of the
following areas: 2D and/or 3D animation
production; modeling, rigging and lighting; visual effects
production; gamedesign/development; motioncapture, AR/VR and/or
Pre-Production Art.
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Experience
in multi-disciplinary collaboration
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Expertise
in and ability to teach software and other
tools currently used in animation, visual effects and
game design, including Adobe, Toon Boom, Unity, Unreal,
Maya, Nuke, Houdini.
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Responsibilities
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Faculty duties
include teaching, academic advising, and service to Dodge College and Chapman
University. The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year, in addition to
continued professional work and/or research and scholarship.
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Teach courses in
the Animation and Visual Effects program
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Work closely with
faculty, staff, and students to plan and execute projects
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Advise on
equipment needs, standards and documentation for animation production
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Mentor
undergraduate students
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Develop
curriculum to align with current and emerging industry standards
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Explore
opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaboration
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Maintain
industry relations to enhance student internship and career opportunities
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Contribute
to developing a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion for all
constituents.
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Contact Information
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Qualified
applicants are required to submit a Chapman University faculty application,
cover letter, curriculum vitae, portfolio or reel of professional work, and
three letters of professional recommendation online at:
Academic Jobs
Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21228
Please direct any inquiries about the position to Aubry Mintz,
Search Chair at ftvsearch@chapman.edu. Use
"Animation Faculty Position" as the email subject line.
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Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. This position is contingent on final
budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final
candidate.
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Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.
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Chapman University
is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity
and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, military and veteran
status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or
federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of
underrepresented groups to apply.
Chapman University, One University Drive,
Orange, CA 92866
Human Resources Department
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