Professor of Visual Effects

Description

SCAD Savannah seeks candidates for full-time faculty positions in visual effects. Qualified candidates should have the terminal degree or its equivalent in visual effects or a related field. A strong portfolio and industry experience is important. College-level teaching experience is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate, by providing a video reel with breakdown, CD or website, an expert proficiency in applications that utilize procedural modeling concepts and animation techniques, specifically Houdini. The professor will communicate the advantages and applications of procedural modeling, animation, particle f/x, scripting in Python and expressions in a Unix/Linux environment as they relate to students of diverse experiences, with a focus on the various visual effects industries. Candidate should be well versed in look development, digital materials and textures using Maya. Experience teaching coursework through the Web is a plus.



ABOUT THE COLLEGE: SCAD is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers students a choice of degree programs in 46 majors and 50 minors in locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, in Lacoste, France, online through SCAD eLearning, and now in Hong Kong. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.