Professor of Animation at Savannah College of Art & Design(SCAD) has a role which will provide vision and leadership while applying your industry experience and expert technical proficiency in the classroom. You will also develop and extend student awareness of story, design, audience and collaboration in production. A keen understanding of commercial or independent filmmaking would be a major asset. Additionally, you will teach a unique curriculum that explores animation styles ranging from stop-motion to 3-D animation, as well as includes digital modeling, rigging, lighting and look development.

The ideal candidate will foster interdepartmental collaboration and continue to enhance the reputation of the SCAD animation department in academic and professional circles, work with the admission department to recruit talented undergraduate and graduate students, teach assigned classes and assist with organizing screenings and events.

You possess a strong portfolio of work that reflects:

• a high degree of knowledge in animation,
• ability to demonstrate via online demo reel expertise in character animation,
• university-level teaching experience and a track record of leadership,
• an ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds,
• success in motivating students to think creatively and critically.

Requirements

• Terminal degree or its equivalent in animation or a related field
• University-level teaching experience
• Proficiency using state-of-the-art software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, ZBrush, Toon Boom, Harmony, Unreal or Unity is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Portfolio