Description
Assistant Professor Of Film,
Animation And New Media
R0007985
Tampa
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Position Details
The Department of Film,
Animation, and New Media within the College of Arts & Letters at The
University of Tampa seeks a dynamic candidate with diverse teaching expertise
for a tenure- track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2024.
The University of Tampa is a
medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more
than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally
situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent
to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant,
diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years
of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural
student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top
Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
The ideal candidate is an
excellent teacher who holds an MFA or other relevant terminal degree in
animation or a related field, with teaching/research interests in 3D and 2D
animation teaching and practice.
Qualified applicants should be
proficient in 3D modeling and animation, using industry standard tools (Maya,
Blender, Cinema 4d, etc); should maintain interest and skill in other animation
traditions such as 2D, stop motion, experimental forms, etc; and must be
excellent teachers, engaged in fostering both creative training and technical
skills development in students. The faculty member should also be interested in
developing curriculum in the Animation BFA, and be interested in expanding the
Animation program. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to excellence
in teaching and developing engaged artists, and maintaining an active creative
output of their own.
Other desired skills may
include any of the following: skills in rigging for animation in 3D; experience
with motion capture; 3D sculpting; 3D lighting and virtual camera; compositing
and digital effects; interest in game development and gaming environments (such
as Unreal or Unity); and/or interest in virtual production.
Required Attachments
All required documents listed
below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My
Experience" page of the application before continuing through the
application.
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Artist Portfolio
4. References
5. Teaching Statement and
Student Samples may be requested
The University delivers
challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of
learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal
arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator
Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The
University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our
colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social
Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.
The College of Arts and Letters
(CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience.
Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students
come to CAL to study everything from fleeting 140-character tweets to enduring
works of classic literature.
The College is home to eight
collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design,
Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages
and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.
As a community of scholars and
artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work,
technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with
diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging
technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman
Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk
Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media
production facilities.
The University of Tampa is an
equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does
not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran
status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa
recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty,
and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University
invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic
experiences with diverse populations.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration
for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to
submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application
submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at
the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before
continuing through the application.
External Field
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to
submit to a criminal background check.
To apply, visit
https://apptrkr.com/4737837.
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