Game Art + Design Faculty

Description

The Computer Animation Department: The Computer Animation Department is a nationally respected program, which houses two separate majors- the Computer Animation major, and the Game Art + Design major. A highly collaborative teaching environment merges the aesthetic of feature film with today’s most current interactive gaming hardware and software. Game Art + Design students design, create, and analyze the visual components of games.

The Position: The Computer Animation Department is seeking a level/environment artist with Autodesk Maya and game engine experience to join a dedicated faculty teaching Game Art + Design. Although faculty in the Department teach towards both degrees, the primary responsibility of this position will focus on teaching students to create the visual assets that make computer games.

Responsibilities: Among the duties and responsibilities, this position requires expertise in modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and lighting in a 3D application as well as in a game engine. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three courses per semester using high-end resources to include teaching introductory through advanced courses in creating level and environment art assets, 3D computer animation, and basic game engine integration of those assets. Active participation with faculty, department, and college service is required. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Application: Send: 1) Cover letter of interest including specific qualifications for the position; 2) teaching philosophy; 3) transcript copy of highest degree; 4) résumé; 5) examples of professional work (DVD preferred) and student work (if available); 6) names, titles, addresses, email, telephone numbers of 3 references, and 7); a self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for return of materials. Submit written material in PDF format to: gdfaculty@ringling.edu For creative work examples, provide URL or mail DVD.

Deadline: Inquiries, applications, and nominations may be sent in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please address applications and inquiries to:
Game Art + Design Faculty
David Jackson, Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
e-mail inquiries to: gdfaculty@ringling.edu
phone: 941-309-0166