Assistant Professor (3D Animation) (0070059)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is seeking an Assistant Professor in 3D Animation. SCA, as Hawai'i's Film School, is dedicated to academic and creative excellence, offering a bachelor of arts degree that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a focus on Hawaii, Pacific, and Asian contexts. Located in Honolulu, the school is situated within a state with a vibrant film and television industry, fostering professional development, mentorship, and community engagement through programs like internships and master classes. SCA aims to empower students to find their unique voices as storytellers, exploring cinematic arts through animation, cinema studies, digital cinema production, and screenwriting, with an emphasis on personal experience and place-based learning.

Requirements

Terminal degree (i.e., M.F.A. or equivalent) in Animation, Digital Arts, Film/Media Arts, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (degree must be completed by August 2027).
Professional industry experience and accomplishment in 3D animation as demonstrated through the creation, direction, and collaboration of projects that include 3D animation.
Experience teaching college level animation classes.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience across the 3D animation production pipeline, including pre-visualization, modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, visual effects (VFX), lighting, and rendering, with advanced expertise in one or more of these areas.
Proficiency in industry-standard software suites and specialized applications, including: Unreal Engine, Maya and Adobe Creative Suite ZBrush, Substance Painter, Maxon Cinema 4D or comparable software.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in and knowledge of 2D animation as demonstrated through creative or professional work.
Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of: 2D animation software including but not limited to ToonBoom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable software.
Animation history.
Experience in community engagement.

Responsibilities

Teach beginning to advanced courses in 3D animation.
Assist in the development, support, and teaching of a curricular program in animation, stressing multiple theoretical, critical, historical, and technical approaches in the study, design, application, and distribution of animation.
Development of creative works or scholarship in your field of specialization, leading to public screenings and presentations.
Involvement in and presentations at nationally recognized professional organizations/conferences in your field.
Work towards the development of internship opportunities for students.
Supervise animation labs.
Involvement in service to the department, university, and community.
Advise student majors in the animation track.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair.