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Assistant Professor, College of Art and Design

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY, USA
Jan 05, 2021

Full time Art & Art History Design (all areas)

Job Description

Assistant Professor, College of Art and Design
5452BR
College of Art and Design
CAD Film and Animation

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: 3D Animation
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 11-Aug-2021

Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT:
The internationally-recognized School of Film and Animation (SOFA) offers BFA and MFA degrees in film production with emphasis in either Animation or Live-Action as well as a BS degree in Motion Picture Science. SOFA provides a creative community where students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and expressive potential, while at the same time developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the film and animation industry. SOFA enrollment is typically 350 undergraduate and 45 graduate students. https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-film-and-animation.

THE COLLEGE:
RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in its five schools: Art, Design, American Crafts, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design has an enrollment of more than 1,600 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students, https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Detailed Job Description
The School of Film and Animation in the College of Art and Design at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an active artist dedicated to the education of filmmakers/animators. The candidate should demonstrate substantial aptitude in animation production using 3D software. Courses will involve teaching undergraduate and graduate students the aesthetics and techniques of animation production, modeling, rigging, and lighting & texturing. An extensive knowledge of animation filmmaking processes and current and emerging technologies in the animation art form is important. The successful candidate is committed to teaching animation production and is capable of inspiring a critical and inventive environment in the classroom.

The candidate should have demonstrable experience in pre-production and production techniques and processes, story structure, and commercial or independent animation production. Proficiency in some of the following areas is expected: 3D character animation, modeling, lighting, texturing, animation design in traditional media and emerging technology. The candidate is expected to cover a full teaching load consisting of courses in filmmaking, animation technique, and creative production practices.

Applicants with broad-based expertise in animation and filmmaking practices and excellent writing and communication skills are encouraged to apply. Preferred knowledge of current applications relative to animation production, including: Maya, Adobe After Effects, Z-Brush, Substance Painter and the full Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching five courses per year ranging from lower-division foundations to upper-division and graduate levels.
Working with animation and film production faculty on program and curricular development.
Maintaining a high level of expertise in current animation trends.
Advising students for capstone/thesis films and providing professional mentorship.
Engaging in scholarly activities/research within the arts, design, and media disciplines.
University, college and departmental service and community outreach.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability to and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

Earned MFA (equivalent experience considered in extraordinary circumstances)
Proficiency with Maya or other industry standard 3D software
Body of past work
Prior teaching or mentorship experience
Experience in 3D character animation, modeling, rigging, lighting, texturing, compositing, scripting
Professional experience

Required Minimum Education Level
Masters-Other

Application Details

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of Publications, List of References, Portfolio of Students' Work, Portfolio of Work, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Keyword Search: 5452BR Please submit your online application; your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; your current vita; and upload the following attachments:

A contribution to diversity statement
A teaching philosophy
Examples of peer-reviewed exhibited or published work
A portfolio of a minimum of twenty (20) works, including images and videos
Examples of student work
The name, title, email address and phone number for three references

You can contact the search committee with questions about the position at:
Mary Barnard, Sr. Staff Assistant
School of Film and Animation
College of Art and Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Email: mqbpph@rit.edu

Application review begins February 22, 2021 and continues until the position is filled

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

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