Professor, Bachelor of Animation

Description

Sheridan welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and persons with disabilities. To request any accommodations you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact accessibility@sheridancollege.ca to discuss your needs.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services 

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the Bachelor of Animation program. The successful candidate will have a MA or MFA in Animation and 5 years of industry experience. He/she will be skilled at instructing students in the specific areas of digital character animation. Key responsibilities will include teaching animation in a digital environment and engaging in curriculum development. The Professor will be required to teach students 2D asset driven animation at the introductory and advanced level.

Responsibilities:

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, School and program excellence by collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.

Professors are responsible for:

• Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;
• Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning;
• Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.

Professors also ensure that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes, learning strategies and evaluation techniques; provide individual tutoring and academic counselling; and evaluate student progress/achievement within assigned courses.

Qualifications:

• MA or MFA in a Animation or a related field is required;
• A specialization in 2D digital Animation; expertise in Toonboom
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the animation industry;
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry preferred;
• Strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies and employers;
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; 
• Committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to working within a team environment.

Appointment Details:
Employee Group: Academic
Faculty: Animation, Arts & Design

Reference #: 15/F/56

Campus: Trafalgar (May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus)
Salary Range: $59,653 - $103,412 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)

Start Date: August 2015
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian education equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. 

Please apply online at: https://careers-sheridancollege.icims.com