University of Cincinnati-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
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The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Games and Animation in the School of Art. The Games and Animation Program seeks applications from candidates with a wide range of expertise and experiences in Academia and/or Industry focused on the fields of Games and Animation. Located within the multi-national University of Cincinnati, the School of Art hosts top-tier Interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs as well as a BA in Art History and MA in Art Education. The School of Art is currently ranked among top programs nationwide and offers a variety of academic and cultural opportunities. The Games and Animation (GAA) program is jointly housed between the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) at UC. It combines the strengths of DAAP's School of Art, with its long-standing program commitments to electronic art, new media, and game art, and A&S's School of Communication, Film & Media Studies. The joint program offers a studio-based, collaborative approach to creating games and animation, both digital and analog. Students learn by doing, gain experience through cooperative education, and draw on the interdisciplinary technical and creative toolsets required by these media.

  • Teaching undergraduate studio and seminar courses in Animation and Game Design.
  • Incorporating industry-related skills, techniques, and programs in classroom instruction.
  • Expanding course offerings and promoting interdisciplinary practices in pedagogy.
  • Maintaining an active research program with a sustained agenda of creative and/or scholarly work.
  • Serving on various School, College and/or University committees.
  • A Master's degree in Game Design, Animation or a related field.
  • Engagement in the exhibition and/or dissemination of research/creative work as evidenced by a portfolio of 10 research publications, or 20 creative works, or a combination of 20 research publications and creative works.
  • Two academic years of teaching experience post-qualifying degree in an institution of higher education.
  • Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary.
  • Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
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