Assistant Professor or Instructor of 3D Animation & Game Design: Monmouth University

Assistant Professor or Instructor of 3D Animation & Game Design 

UIW Mission 

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. 

Position Summary 

The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX seeks a 3D artist and teacher to join the 3D Animation & Game Design program within the School of Media and Design. This position is for a generalist to serve all aspects of the 3D curriculum, but the ability to specifically contribute to either the Animation or Programming for Games curricula, is preferred. This is a full-time position as either Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Instructor rank (depending on qualifications). Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. 

Essential Functions 

Faculty members are expected to engage in service to the program area, school, university, profession, and community. Instructor or Assistant Professor will prepare course outlines based on approved departmental syllabi, prepare exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, working to advance the program, and other duties as assigned. New faculty must work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met. 

Job Duties 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise and the ability to teach Principles of Animation (and other animation course) or Programming for Games courses as well as basic game engine use, modeling, texture painting, UV mapping, and lighting. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA . 

Required Education 

The successful candidate for Assistant Professor will have earned a MFA in 3D animation or related field or a BFA with significant industry experience for the Instructor positon. 

Required Work Experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

The successful candidate will preferably have extensive industry experience and the ability to convey industry expectations to students.

Preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students and bringing a knowledge of professional 3D animation and/or game design pipeline production to the classroom. A passion for student empowerment and success is key to our approach. 

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations 

None 

Work Hours 

Physical Demands 

Posting Number: UN246PO 

Job Type: Full Time 

Job Category: Faculty 

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2018 

Position End Date (if temporary): 

Reports To: Dean of School of Media and Design 

Salary: Competitive for a private univerisity 

Open Date: 11/10/2017 

Close Date: 

Open Until Filled: Yes 

Special Instructions to Applicant 

Please be sure to include link to demo reel or online portfolio. 

To apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/1132992 

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). 

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