Assistant Professor - 3D Modeler/Animator

Description

The Digital Media Program in the Department of Media Arts announces a full-time faculty position in 3D Modeling and Animation.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory to advanced studio and lecture courses, student advisement, pursuit of research and creative works, curriculum development, and service at collegiate and university levels. The successful candidate should hold a Master's degree in a related field, or have a demonstrated body of exceptional professional accomplishments. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in a broad array of media topics and skills which include traditional drawing, 2D/3D animation, 3D modeling, digital compositing, current rendering technologies, digital media history and theory, digital video technologies, visual effects, and character animation. A strong aesthetic sense and thorough knowledge of composition is also required.

The Digital Media Program offers undergraduate and graduate courses leading to BS and MS degrees in Digital Media. The undergraduate program is selective, admitting 45 freshmen a year. Its students receive a broad education across the digital media field—including 3D modeling, animation, interactive design, traditional media, and computer gaming—and a general education in design arts, liberal arts, and sciences.

The Department of Media Arts is part of the Westphal College of Media, Arts + Design; which offers undergraduate degree programs in Architecture, Design & Merchandising, Digital Media, Fashion Design, Film & Video, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music Industry, Photography, Entertainment & Arts Management, and Screenwriting & Playwriting, and masters programs in Arts Administration, Digital Media, Fashion Design, Interior Design. Full-time enrollment in the college is 1,800 undergraduate and over 200 graduate students. There are 80 full-time faculty members. Drexel is an urban university located in Philadelphia, with a total enrollment of 18,000 students in thirteen colleges and schools.

To apply:

https://www.drexeljobs.com/

Submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and phone numbers of three references to: www.drexeljobs.com

Please do not send ancillary application materials (e.g. a non-returnable DVD portfolio of exemplary personal/professional work representative of desired skills, and examples of past student work) at this time.

For additional information: http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin September 1, 2009. Salary is competitive; full benefits package is included.

In addition to a collegial work environment where collaboration and innovation prevail, Drexel University offers a very attractive and comprehensive employee benefits package, such as choice of health plans, matched contribution retirement plan, and free tuition. A great place to learn...A great place to work

Drexel University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages responses from all qualified persons.