Assistant professor of and non - track
Location
Orange, CA | United States
Job description
Position Title: Artistic Assistant Professor of VFX and Animation, Non-Tenure Track, Fall
2024
Location: Orange Campus
Department: Dodge College of Film and Media
Arts
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty
Qualifications: Our ideal candidate will meet
several of these criteria:
Required
- Five years of current full time Industry experience in Virtual Production
and/or VFX.
- Two years of part time or full-time teaching experience in a university or corporate setting.
- Experience with
game engine technology, on set Virtual Production or Virtual production workflows.
- A background in the Adobe suite and some
experience with 3d packages such as Maya and Blender.
- Specialization in either Houdini or Nuke.
Preferred
- BFA or
MFA in related fields
- Recent supervisory and project management experience such as VFX supervision.
- Experience integrating
emerging generative AI and machine learning tools into standard workflows.
- Experience as a director of animated or
computer-generated content.
Application Instructions: Qualified candidates are invited to electronically
submit the following:
1. Letters of recommendation, confidential (2)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Portfolio of current VFX
and 3D professional work.
Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Ruth Daly and use Artistic Assistant Professor of
Animation and VFX as the email subject line to
[email protected] Application reviews
will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful
completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
Description: Dodge College of Film and
Media Arts at Chapman University invites applications for an Artistic Assistant Professor in Animation and VFX, beginning August 1,
2024.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of
Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked #133rd
among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2024). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research,
publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Dedicated to
forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited student and faculty achievement. Industry trade publications
The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter rank Dodge College #4 among film schools nationwide. More information about the university and Dodge
College is available at .
The
Animation and Visual Effects Program is embedded in the world-renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, ranked the fourth Film school
in the United States in 2023 by the Hollywood Reporter. Dodge College was one of the first campuses in the United States to install Virtual
Production facilities in 2020. The Animation building houses the Virtual Production stage as well as providing 24 hours a day Lab access to
students with a wide range of industry-standard software available to faculty and students, including Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine, Maya,
and Adobe Suite.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More
information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at .
Responsibilities Instructing: Four 3-unit classes
in Fall and four 3-unit classes in Spring Semester in the Animation and Visual Effects Program.
Advising: Offer guidance on
students' academic paths to graduation and placement in Industry.
Emerging Technology: Advise the chair and program director on
emerging workflows through industry outreach in areas such as 3D Animation, VFX, Virtual Production, Integration of Machine Learning and AI
(Artificial Intelligence) generative applications.
Software and Pipeline Integration: Assist tech support staff and our chief
technology officer in curating new software and integrating it in the curriculum and our thesis project pipeline.
Administration:
Assist the Chair and Program Director in the day-to-day administrative operations of the program.
Industry Outreach: Assist the
Chair and Program Director in developing relationships with industry to maintain current best practices and facilitate student placement at
graduation.
EEO Statement: Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of
recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of
underrepresented groups to apply.
Office of Human Resources, DeMille Hall - 140, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866
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