Assistant Teaching Professor in Animation/VFX
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About The Position
The Department of Animation, Film, & Television invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track (NTT) faculty position in Animation & Visual Effects (VFX). Design and teach courses in animation, VFX, and gaming, including potential coursework in the following areas: gaming engines, specifically Unity and Unreal Engine; generative AI tools and workflows; and industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Houdini, Nuke). Successful candidates will prepare students for emerging opportunities in the creative and technical sectors. They will also be excited to help update and grow our curriculum to incorporate advancements in generative AI to ensure alignment with industry trends. Candidates will help build partnerships with industry professionals, companies, and studios to foster networking and internship opportunities. They should also be excited to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects across units in the University as well as externally. NTT Faculty are expected to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of the program and School, including support for student projects and assisting with portfolio reviews. Faculty members also have the opportunity to take leadership roles with a range of signature educational opportunities in the School, such as the growth of the School's Los Angeles program. Faculty are also expected to conduct office hours; participate in department and College meetings; provide University service as appropriate; and participate in the overall curricular and co-curricular life of the College and the University. Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.
